The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches 3: Keeper Martin's Tales Book 3 (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! 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.Vilmoss 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 theres 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 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.