The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches 2: Keeper Martin's Tales Book 2 (Kingdoms and Dragons Fantasy)

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! Travel deeper into the unraveling mysteries of a world being torn apart by unseen hands and ancient prophecies. Thirteen-year-old Adrina finally got her wish to journey beyond Imtal but at a cost that weighs upon her soul. Twice warned about the darkness ahead she pressed onward but now the darkness has found her and her life hangs in the balance as the dashing young Captain Brodst tries to save her.Vilmoss epic journey into manhood continues. Though he was forced to confront the powers within himself and to flee the only home hes ever known he trudges on with shadows haunting his every step and strange beasts pursuing him. As he learns more about who he is what his powers are and what he must do he begins to realize the terrible choices hes made are just the beginning. He must fight back to protect those hes left behind and those he loves.Meanwhile betrayed by his own people Seth fights to survive the shipwreck and save the few who didnt perish in the great battle at sea. But further betrayals ahead may be his undoing and if he fails there is no hope for his people and war will surely sweep all the lands of Ruin Mist.Who will live? Who will die? Find out in THE KINGDOMS AND THE ELVES OF THE REACHES #2ABOUT THE AUTHOR: A gifted and distinguished writer respected and skilled teacher and recipient of our nations 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 Staneks books have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide.Achievements for Robert Staneks 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 Publishers 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 StoreWord of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying. -- The Fantasy GuideRecommended series.-- Ancient Art of Faery MagickStanek 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 Staneks 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.