The Kingdoms and Elves of the Reaches Series by Robert Stanek

THE #1 BESTSELLER FROM THE AWARD-WINNING, BESTSELLING AUTHOR! After the Great War that divided the peoples, the kingdoms of men plunged into a Dark Age that lasted 500 years. To heal the lands and restore the light, the great kings decreed that magic and all that is magical, be it creature, man, or device, shall be cleansed to dust. The cleansing raged for so long that no human could recall a time without it and it is in this time that the Dark Lord Sathar returned from the dark beyond... moreTHE #1 BESTSELLER FROM THE AWARD-WINNING, BESTSELLING AUTHOR! After the Great War that divided the peoples, the kingdoms of men plunged into a Dark Age that lasted 500 years. To heal the lands and restore the light, the great kings decreed that magic and all that is magical, be it creature, man, or device, shall be cleansed to dust. The cleansing raged for so long that no human could recall a time without it and it is in this time that the Dark Lord Sathar returned from the dark beyond. The one hope of the peoples of Ruin Mist was Queen Mother, the elf queen of old. She saw a way out of everlasting darkness, a path that required the union of the divided peoples. And so it began. less

Discover the Magic! Overwhelmingly, readers agree that Mr. Stanek's books are among the best they've ever read. His books have very vocal supporters who aren't afraid to voice their opinion and they frequently do so in online communities and lists, such as at Amazon.Com where you'll find that his books are consistently listed as the top in their class. Strong reader support has led to strong sales. His blockbuster debut book sold over 150,000 copies in 5 editions... moreDiscover the Magic! Overwhelmingly, readers agree that Mr. Stanek's books are among the best they've ever read. His books have very vocal supporters who aren't afraid to voice their opinion and they frequently do so in online communities and lists, such as at Amazon.Com where you'll find that his books are consistently listed as the top in their class. Strong reader support has led to strong sales. His blockbuster debut book sold over 150,000 copies in 5 editions. His follow up book sold over 100,000 copies in 5 editions. The best-selling series he designed and authored has sold over 250,000 books since its inception in 1999. About the book: Three heroes set out on an epic journey of discovery only to find that at the end of their journey nothing is what they thought it was and that their world and themselves are undergoing a transformation that will change everything. Survival in a changing world depends on their ability to adapt and if they fail, their world and everything they believe in will perish. less

The #1 bestselling series finally back in print for the 20th Anniversary has been translated into 12 languages and sold over 5 million copies worldwide! THE KINGDOMS AND THE ELVES OF THE REACHES #3 takes us one step further into the unraveling mysteries of a world being torn apart by ancient prophecies and the machinations of warring peoples. Thirteen-year-old Adrina and her friend Emel face even greater challenges and ever more uncertain odds as they try to help the elves... moreThe #1 bestselling series finally back in print for the 20th Anniversary has been translated into 12 languages and sold over 5 million copies worldwide! THE KINGDOMS AND THE ELVES OF THE REACHES #3 takes us one step further into the unraveling mysteries of a world being torn apart by ancient prophecies and the machinations of warring peoples. Thirteen-year-old Adrina and her friend Emel face even greater challenges and ever more uncertain odds as they try to help the elves.Galan, the beautiful lady elf, is dying. Her life hangs by the barest of threads and only Seth can save her, but to do this he needs a miracle, especially with treachery afoot and danger at every turning of the road.Vilmos's decision to train as a mage has come at a great price and he was forced to face the shapeshifters of the night and their terrible queen. While helping the men of Great Kingdom to victory, he learned much about himself and his powers.Now he must journey with Xith to the Mouth of the World and foreign lands to help the master wizard form alliances with those who can help the forces of good stand against the coming darkness, but there's a malevolent force growing within him. One that cannot be explained, or tamed. One that may sweep away everything of the boy once was.What treachery, betrayals and intrigues are ahead? Find out in THE KINGDOMS AND THE ELVES OF THE REACHES #3.ABOUT THE AUTHOR: A gifted and distinguished writer, respected and skilled teacher and recipient of our nation's highest flying honor, the Distinguished Flying Cross, Robert Stanek wrote over 200 books of both fiction and nonfiction in his 30-year career. Although his works were published and/or distributed by nearly every major US publisher, Robert operated against the grain and became the first breakout author of the digital publishing movement. The first to serialize an ebook, the first to e-author a bestseller, and the first to e-author a digital audio bestseller. Robert is the recipient of multiple awards recognizing his outstanding contributions and excellence in writing, and a recent nominee for a Lifetime Achievement award. Translated into 57 languages, Robert Stanek's books have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide.Achievements for Robert Stanek's Ruin Mist books... #1 Fiction, Audible (12 weeks, 2005) Top 50 Sci-fi/Fantasy, Amazon (26 weeks, 2002) Top 10 Fiction, Audible (25 weeks, 2005) Top 50 Fiction, Audible (52 weeks, 2005-2006) Top 10 Kids & YA, Audible (180 weeks, 2005-2007) #1 Featured Book Audible June-July 2005 Featured in Cover Story, Publisher's Weekly (2009) Featured in VOYA (2007) Featured in Complete Idiots Guide to Elves and Fairies (2005) Featured in Ancient Art of Faery Magick (2005) Popular Series Fiction for Middle School and Teen Readers (2005, 2008) Top 10 Recommended Author -- SciFi Bookcase (2004 - 2012) Top 10 Book -- SciFi Bookcase (2004 - 2012) Top 20 Author -- RateItAll (2005 - 2012) A Top 100 Fantasy -- The Fantasy 100 (2005 - 2007)"Robert Stanek is one of our most featured and respected Kids & Young Adults authors." -- The Audio Book Store"Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying." -- The Fantasy Guide"Recommended series."-- Ancient Art of Faery Magick"Stanek augments the beginning of this complex tale with illustrations that are sure to attract fans of graphic novels and classic Tolkien alike." -- VOYA - the leading magazine for YA librarians."A prolific non-fiction writer, Stanek's focus on instruction influences his fiction with a penchant for clear and simple prose. He also prefers swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built." -- Foreword Magazine. less

The continuation of Robert Stanek's thrilling adventure full of mystery, magic, elves, monsters, and the ultimate battle between good and evil! Great deeds could not undo the past, or change the prejudice of men. Elves and men are enemies, as it has been, and King Andrew has his own concerns. The kingdom alliance is shattered. An ally and a great king is dead. War seems inevitable. If there is any hope, he must rid Great Kingdom of the enemy's spies... moreThe continuation of Robert Stanek's thrilling adventure full of mystery, magic, elves, monsters, and the ultimate battle between good and evil! Great deeds could not undo the past, or change the prejudice of men. Elves and men are enemies, as it has been, and King Andrew has his own concerns. The kingdom alliance is shattered. An ally and a great king is dead. War seems inevitable. If there is any hope, he must rid Great Kingdom of the enemy's spies. But is such a thing possible without the backing of those he needs the most? Recommended for ages: 10 and up. RP Echo: value for your dollar! Budget package and price; same quality paper, cover and binding you've come to expect from RP Books. less