The fourth volume in Robert Stanek's magnificent Keeper
Martin's Tales -- the series fans have called "The Star
Wars" of fantasy -- is filled with mystery, intrigue,
adventure, and magic. The books transport you into a world
unlike any other. Praised as an "instant" classic, Robert
Stanek's outstanding series has quickly become a favorite.
The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches IV To turn back
the tides of war, Queen Mother sent her most trusted
warriors on a perilous journey across the Great Sea. But
the elves were betrayed by one of their own. Only a
handful survived the ambush that followed, only two
reached the far shores. But they did not find quick
allies. They found a kingdom under siege and a shattered
alliance. The elves proved themselves to the men that
defended Quashan'. They along with the mysterious Xith,
the would-be mage Vilmos, Princess Adrina and their
friends helped turn the battle in Great Kingdom's favor.
For their support, the elves were granted an audience with
the king. Yet great deeds could not undo the past, or
change the prejudice of men. Elves and men are enemies, as
it has been through time. The Alder King had his own
concerns. The kingdom alliance was shattered. An ally, and
a great king was dead. War between the kingdoms seemed
inevitable. If there was any hope of restoring the
alliance, he must rid the kingdom of the enemy's spies.
But was such a thing possible without the backing of those
he needed the most?