Rüneglaive: Sword of Heroes is the first in a series of fantasy novels akin to the works of the master J.R.R. Tolkien and his subsequent followers, such as Terry Brooks and Dennis L. McKiernan. Rich with elf lore, thorough histories, complex languages, ancient genealogies, and detailed maps, this trilogy of myth and romance follows the young hero Mîtak, whose own ambitious desire for adventure and swordplay pulls him into a vortex of battling wizards, High elf and ogre armies, princes, princesses, and mighty kings, ancient catacombs and fiery dragons.

Rüneguard: Shield of Heroes is book two in the trilogy and continues to follow Mîtak and his ragtag group of companions on their quest to try and rescue a kidnaped princess and avert the impending war. Along with the powerful and venerable wizard, Zôrwind, a mysterious cat-eyed cleric called Argôn, his own younger brother, Mèrak, a High elf who goes by the name of Delfin in The Outside World, and a Low dwarf named Harbôr, Mîtak goes in search of the magical talismans they will need to defeat the formidable sorcerer, Asmadüs.

Rünehelm: Helmet of Heroes, the final installment in the trilogy finds Mîtak torn between his love for the innocent young princess Kittfîr, whom he has sworn to save, and the beautiful and seductive dragoness Mèl Märra, who in the incarnation of a female warrior has infiltrated the Companionship as a spy.

The initial releases of Books One and Two are available to view on-line at no charge (approx. 150,000 words each). Book One, Rüneglaive - Sword of Heroes, will be published soon and you can order you hardback edition. The third novel will be available for download as well, for a nominal "share-literature" fee.

The author can be reached for comments at mrm@mrmproductions.com.

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