Publisher's Synopsis
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 #4 brings to a close the epic fantasy adventure which began with THE KINGDOMS AND THE ELVES OF THE REACHES #1. In this exciting fantasy adventure, Vilmos finds himself lost to the darkness within himself and at odds with everything he has even known. If he can't find a way out of the darkness, it won't be his life that is lost, it will be his eternal soul.
Back in Imtal, Adrina and Valam work together to turn more kingdomers and council members to the cause of the elves of the reaches. A select few have begun to train in the ways of the elves, to prepare themselves for battle with those who can reach into the minds of their enemies. But there are many against an alliance between men and elves, and many who plot against the crown prince and the king.
Meanwhile, Emel has undertaken a journey to find answers about the Orb of Power, yet it's a journey he may never return from.
Will Vilmos succumb to darkness? Will Valam succeed? Will Great Kingdom survive the shaking of its very foundation? Will Emel get his answers? Will Adrina finally learn the truth about her role in the ancient prophecies? Find out in THE KINGDOMS AND THE ELVES OF THE REACHES #4.
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.
