Product Description

Discover the word-of-mouth favorites! Readers around the world are discovering Robert Stanek and Ruin Mist. Now in this deluxe edition of the top-selling title, you can get the ultimate Ruin Mist experience. Distinctive cover art features the elven king of West Reach, deluxe maps help you explore the realms, lavish illustrations bring the author's words to life, a guide to the characters provides additional background and helps you unravel the secrets of Ruin Mist.

The fourth volume in Robert Stanek's magnificent Keeper Martin's Tales -- the series fans have called "The Star Wars" of fantasy -- is filled with mystery, intrigue, adventure, and magic. The books transport you into a world unlike any other. Praised as an "instant" classic, Robert Stanek's outstanding series has quickly become a favorite. The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches IV To turn back the tides of war, Queen Mother sent her most trusted warriors on a perilous journey across the Great Sea. But the elves were betrayed by one of their own. Only a handful survived the ambush that followed, only two reached the far shores. But they did not find quick allies. They found a kingdom under siege and a shattered alliance. The elves proved themselves to the men that defended Quashan'. They along with the mysterious Xith, the would-be mage Vilmos, Princess Adrina and their friends helped turn the battle in Great Kingdom's favor. For their support, the elves were granted an audience with the king. Yet great deeds could not undo the past, or change the prejudice of men. Elves and men are enemies, as it has been through time. The Alder King had his own concerns. The kingdom alliance was shattered. An ally, and a great king was dead. War between the kingdoms seemed inevitable. If there was any hope of restoring the alliance, he must rid the kingdom of the enemy's spies. But was such a thing possible without the backing of those he needed the most?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #477741 in Books
• Published on: 2003-02-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

From the Publisher
All new deluxe edition for 2005! This edition replaces the standard edition and has the same price/ISBN. Features deluxe maps, 20 lavish illustrations, guide to the characters, and more.

Readers everywhere are discovering the works of Robert Stanek. Robert's books are published in over 20 countries around the world and beginning in 2005 the first of many translations will be published.

Age: 9 and up. Here is the fourth volume in Robert Stanek's magnificent Keeper Martin's Tales -- the series fans have called "The Star Wars" of fantasy. Filled with mystery, intrigue, adventure, and magic the books transport us to a world unlike any other. Robert Stanek's outstanding series has quickly become a favorite.

About the Author
Robert Stanek has been called a modern day Tolkien, and his books have been called Star Wars with Elves, a wonderful cross between Tolkien and Rowling. Learn more about Robert Stanek at robertstanek.com. Enter the breathtaking world of Ruin Mist at ruinmist.com.

Customer Reviews

what a book!!!
After reading many fantasy books I stumbled upon Robert Stanek and this series. He manages to create a world with such vivid detail that makes the stories believeble, this is what raises him above such writers as Feist, Eddings and Brooks and puts on par with Tolkien. It must be every writers dream to write a book of this level. The wizards, warriors and monsters are thrown together in an almost perfect manner with a reliance on the mind of the person to match the character. This is a series of book that you just simply cannot miss out on...

Simply the Best!!!
This book is splendid. I have to say that it started off slightly differently than the first 3 books, but as you get through the book the begining slowly begins to make sense. Stanek shows genius and artistry as he plots the story of Vilmos, Adrina and Seth story. And he has the ability to make you feel what the characters are feeling. When Vilmos had to make his way to the serpent tower, I litterally felt nervous!! There were times when I got through 2 pages in what seemed like half a second because I was so anxious to know what happened next. Everything is just right in this book. There's suspense, horror, humor, romance, and of course magic. Book 4 seems like a big turning point, and I bet the rest of the series is going to be devoted to defeating Sathar. I recommend this book to everyone, of all ages. I and a lot of my friends love these books. If you are someone who hates to read, or know someone who hates to read, Kingdoms and the Elves may just be what they need.

Excellent Series!
The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches is one of the most underrated series out there; you don't hear much buzz about it, but you should! If you haven't had the privilege of reading/listening before, start with the first one and keep going until you get to this one. What a wonderful series with a wonderful and well rounded cast of characters. It captures your attention and keeps you focused till the end.