The Stars of Areon (The Chronicles of Areon Book 1)

Sixteen years old and newly knighted, Darian is now being sent on The Journey, his first step into manhood. Meanwhile Gwendolyn, a seemingly ordinary young girl, finds herself abducted by the servants of the powerful mercenary, Lord Valrak. When our young hero stumbles upon the trail of the maiden and her captors, he gallantly accepts the quest to rescue her. Along the way, he meets a number of companions who join him for honor, for friendship, and for gold. During their travels, they discover the secret that fuels Lord Valrak's pursuit. Overcome at last and vastly outnumbered, our heroes are forced to take their final stand against the forces of evil.

The Stars of Areon is the first in a series of seven books. It's a tale of fantasy and adventure, filled with magic, monsters, powerful villains, and valiant heroes. Although each book in the series focuses on a single series of events, there is also an overarching storyline that connects the individual threads. Character interaction and growth is a very central part of the theme and as you read you will come to know (and I hope, love) the characters contained within these pages.

In some ways this first volume is the very classic story of the damsel in distress. However, the unique and compelling characters set it very much apart. It's not just a story, it's their story and, as the reader, you'll be part of that story with them. It's my sincere hope that you'll take a few minutes to explore the world of Areon. You'll be glad you did.