Kingdoms & the Elves #1 (PDF)

"e;Sure to attract fans of graphic novels and classic Tolkien alike. Stanek will likely draw a cult following. This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment."e; -- VOYA, the leading magazine for Young Adult librarians. The #1 Fiction bestseller! From #1 bestselling author Robert Stanek, the debut novel in a fantasy series that has been read and enjoyed by readers all over the world. Three unlikely heroes have the power to change everything and their names are Adrina, Vilmos and Seth. In Great Kingdom, thirteen-year-old Adrina believes she will never get to see the world beyond the walls of Imtal and she longs for adventure -- an adventure that comes in a way she never expects. In a tiny village far away, twelve-year-old Vilmos curses his strange, magical powers within him and fears the dark priests will come for him because he cannot control the magic. When the dark priests come for him, his life changes forever. Far across the great sea, a young elf named Seth is asked by his queen to begin learning the ways of men. He does so but begins to question everything he has known, for men and elves have not interacted for over a thousand years. This powerful fantasy novel will delight the young and the young at heart. Inside, you'll discover the breathtaking world of Ruin Mist where the mystical and the magical abound, and you'll fall in love with a boy who would become a mage, a princess who is fleeing a dying kingdom, and a warrior elf who undertakes an epic journey. Books #2 - #4 in the series are also available, as is the sequel series, In the Service of Dragons. "e;Robert Stanek is one of our most featured and respected Kids & Young Adults authors."e; -- The Audio Book Store "e;Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying."e; -- The Fantasy Guide "e;A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis."e; "e;Stanek [has] a penchant for clear and simple prose. He also prefers swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built. Stanek moves among his main characters with ease, always switching at a climactic moment to maintain suspense. The accessible, brisk language keeps things moving."e; --Foreword Magazine