The #1 Bestselling Series from Robert Stanek

"Dramatic illustrations draw the reader into the Tolkienesque world of Ruin Mist, plunged into darkness after a Great War five hundred years past. Blaming magic for their demise, the Kings of Men have decreed that all things magical be destroyed. Stanek augments the beginning of this complex tale with illustrations that are sure to attract fans of graphic novels and classic Tolkien alike. This story guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment." - VOYA

Book Description
Readers around the world are discovering Robert Stanek and Ruin Mist. Robert Stanek is the award-winning author of over 100 books. The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches is available in English, Spanish, Turkish, Russian, Korean, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Trade, Library and Audio editions. An all new standard edition, published in 2005, features deluxe maps, lavish illustrations, guide to the characters, and more. A deluxe edition, also published in 2005, features the full Encyclopedia of Ruin Mist. A Special Illustrated Edition of this top-selling title, published in 2007, includes 115 richly detailed illustrations, a deluxe full-size format, and is the version of the book as envisioned by the author 20 years ago.

Robert Stanek is the author of 70 books for young people and adults. He has been called a modern day Tolkien, and his books have been called Star Wars with Elves, a wonderful cross between Tolkien and Rowling. His blockbuster debut book sold over 150,000 copies and worldwide sales are quickly approaching 5 million. Learn more about Robert Stanek at robertstanek.com. Enter the breathtaking world of Ruin Mist at ruinmistmovie.com.

From the Publisher
The epic adventure continues! Unleash the power of your imagination and enter a world you've never dreamed existed! Best-selling author Robert Stanek delivers an epic fantasy adventure that will open your mind and your heart.

Robert Stanek's magnificent Ruin Mist Chronicles is 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.

Mr. Stanek is the author of many previously published books, including many bestsellers. Currently he lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children. He is proud to have served in the Persian Gulf War as a combat crewmember on an electronic warfare aircraft. During the war, he flew numerous combat and combat support missions, logging over two hundred combat flight hours. His distinguished accomplishments during the Persian Gulf War earned him nine medals, including the United States of America's highest flying honor, the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. His career total was 29 medals in only 11 years of military service.

Overwhelmingly, readers agree that Robert'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. Strong reader support has led to strong sales, quickly making him one of the best-selling authors in the US.

Learn more about the author at robertstanek.com . Enter the breathtaking world of Ruin Mist at ruinmist.com. Visit our parent site www.tvpress.com.

The Sequel Series to the #1 Bestselling Series from Robert Stanek

Book Description
In the Service of Dragons is the continuation of the multilayered epic fantasy adventure for young adults begun with The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches and continued through The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches 2, 3, and 4. In his acclaimed The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches books, he introduced us to the story of Ruin Mist, an extraordinary world of magic, adventure and intrigue. Now in the eagerly awaited follow-up, he once again proves himself a wonderful storyteller with a gift for fast pacing and believable storylines. Already hailed as a classic, this powerful series has been enjoyed by readers all over the world.

The Elves of the Reaches returned from exile, bringing grave news. War came to the Kingdoms. Many perished in the turmoil and unrest. An attempt was made to kidnap a princess and assassinate a king. Now, from the ancient past a dark power returns. "The Fourth Wind blows across the mountain tops," they say. And the Twelve Clans emerge from myth and memory.

As prophecy becomes reality, the factions struggle for control, only to further divide the lands. Some would say that King Andrew Alder foolishly agreed to support the Elves of the Reaches, sending men to aid their cause when the causes of all Men in all lands were being put to the test of steel. And in the North, men back their words with action.

Against a backdrop of treachery and intrigue, murder and mayhem, the price of freedom is high. Many will pay with their lives. Many will succumb to imprisonment and enslavement. For when alliances shatter, old hatreds rise anew and the plotting and scheming begin.

Bold, inventive, brilliantly imagined, In the Service of Dragons is a novel of magic and wonder—a tale of pure excitement you will not soon forget.

From the Publisher
In the Service of Dragons is written especially for young adults. Readers all over the world are discovering the works of Robert Stanek. Fans have called his books the "Star Wars" of fantasy, and liken his writing to a wonderful cross between JRR Tolkien and JK Rowling. We tend to think that the books are just plain fun to read. Filled with mystery, intrigue, adventure, and magic the books transport readers to a world unlike any other.

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.

About RP Books
Visit our parent site www.tvpress.com.