A Gripping Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption — Book Two in The Camino Family Trilogy
Acclaimed author K.D. Field invites readers on an unforgettable pilgrimage of the heart with The Weight of Fearsome Things, the much-anticipated second installment in the award-winning Camino Family Trilogy. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Northern Spain’s legendary Camino de Santiago, this contemporary fiction novel weaves an emotional tapestry of love, loss, and the haunting power of secrets.
In The Weight of Fearsome Things, John Sullivan grapples with the lingering grief of his late wife, Tess, and the fractured promise that has haunted him for a decade. When his daughter, Pen, marries, John finds himself at an emotional crossroads. Determined to honor Tess’s final wish, he embarks on the grueling 800-kilometer trek across the Camino de Santiago — but he is not alone.
By his side walks Dr. Javier Silva, the man who once vied for Tess’s heart. Bound by shared sorrow and fractured histories, John and Javier set off as reluctant companions, their journey shadowed by long-buried secrets and the weight of unresolved betrayal. As the rugged Spanish terrain tests their physical endurance, the two men must also confront the emotional scars of the past — and face the ultimate question: Can their shared journey to redemption heal the wounds of betrayal, or will the truth tear their families apart?
“The Camino isn’t just a path — it’s a mirror. It forces you to face the truths you’ve been running from. For John and Javier, every step is a reckoning,” says K.D. Field “This book explores how love and loyalty can both bind and break us — and whether forgiveness is ever truly within reach.”
What makes this story resonate even more deeply is its reflection of a global reality: in a complex world where grief is pervasive, people are searching for relief and redemption. Nearly half a million people per year walk the Camino de Santiago, seeking solace, self-discovery, and hope — a profound journey mirrored by John and Javier’s emotional pilgrimage.
The Weight of Fearsome Things is more than a story of two men confronting their past — it’s a meditation on the complexities of family, the echoes of heartbreak, and the hope that can bloom in the most unexpected places.
Praise for The Camino Family Trilogy:
5.0 out of 5 stars – A great novel!
For me, it was a page turner, hard to put away! The story[is] so well told that I could “feel” the characters. It really touched me, that much, that there were parts when I had tears in my eyes.
5.0 out of 5 stars – Read quickly!
Without a doubt [this] deserves the Page Turner Award. Everything is there: emotion, charming characters, a journey that takes us on. We are transported on the way to Compostela, we are experiencing it. Can’t wait to read more! Do not hesitate. Read in a day.´
*****
‘A wonderful journey of courage and discovery, light and love. It was brilliantly written and I could feel myself back on the Camino in an instant. There’s a message within the story for all of us – the Camino provides’
-Dan Mullins – Singer/songwriter, broadcaster, writer and host of the Dan Mullins podcast
Join the journey. Walk the path. Discover The Weight of Fearsome Things.
