The Dwarven Legacy - Paperback

by William Thrash (Author)

Kord Becker, failed knight, is given one last chance to redeem himself in the eyes of the Palanisi Empire. Assigned an unusual position, he is to escort a company of dwarves across the lands of the empire. But Kord thought dwarves were myths from stories. An ancient evil has been awakened in a long-abandoned dwarven hold and the dwarves mount a strong expedition to put it back to sleep. Durmannus Black-Anvil must lead the reclusive dwarves across human lands after centuries of seclusion. He finds himself torn between his loyalties to his noble house and the truth he fears. Romulus Steelhammer, Rune-Master of the dwarven expedition, alienates his fellow dwarves when he takes an unusual liking to the failed knight assigned to them. His search for the truth is as dangerous to dwarvenkind as their ultimate battle with the awakened demon. Together, the unlikely band of humans and dwarves forge a bond of blood and tears that is stronger than steel.

Author Biography

The author has spent life ranging from a hermit to a corporate manager. Living in a haunted Victorian, he spends his days with his wife reading and writing. His desire is to bring to the reader an experience that will remain long after the latest Hollywood movie has faded from memory. Avoiding the cliche, he tells stories without excessive profanity, without any blasphemy of God, and without insulting the reader's intelligence.