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Deemed one of the top 10 indie Fantasy releases of 2010 by Fantasy Book Critic, (FBC in depth review here: http://ning.it/aQQ1U2) and listed in the first ever Publishers Weekly Indie Select issue, this 235k word epic title was originally written in longhand in a Texas prison cell by M. R. Mathias.
Mathias says:
“Every word on every page of the Wardstone Trilogy was a moment of freedom I created for myself. Completing a 700,000 word trilogy in longhand, behind bars, was no easy task, but I did it. No one can take that away from me.”
The Sword and the Dragon
When the Royal Wizard of Westland poisons the king so that his puppet prince can take the throne and start a continental war, a young squire is forced to run for his life carrying the powerful sword that his dying monarch burdened him with from the death bed.
Two brothers find a magic ring and start on paths to becoming the most powerful sort of enemies, while an evil young sorceress unwillingly falls in love with one of them when he agrees to help her steal a dragon’s egg for her father. Her father just happens to be the Royal Wizard, and despite his daughter’s feelings, he would love nothing more than to sacrifice the boy!
All of these characters, along with the Wolf King of Wildermont, the Lion Lord of Westland, and a magical hawk named Talon, are on a collision course toward Willa the Witch Queen’s palace in the distant kingdom of Highwander. There the very bedrock is formed of the powerful magical substance called Wardstone.
Who are the heroes? And will they get there before the Royal Wizard and his evil hordes do?
Whatever happens, the journey will be spectacular, and the confrontation will be cataclysmic.
Enjoy the 70 page FREE Amazon preview of this huge epic fantasy on your PC or Kindle device, or get the 300 page Smashwords preview here:
The Sword and the Dragon on Smashwords
Accolades:
“This book is LONG. I’m talking 200,000 plus words, here. Probably three times as long as Harry Potter. A fat fantasy, the kind you would expect from Jordan or Tad Williams. Overall, I recommend this book to anyone wanting a solid, traditional fantasy read.” ~B.V.Larson bestselling author of “Mech” and the “Haven” series of fantasy books
“Fans of Tolkien and CS Lewis will find much to enjoy to enjoy in M.R. Mathias’ debut fantasy novel. This is a big book, with a steady flow throughout. Read this book. Take up your sword and get ready for a hugely enjoyable adventure.” ~Book Smart UK
“I bought and read this wonderful story. It has so much action and interaction in it, and it never lost my interest. This story will go far and I am really looking forward to the next book in the trilogy.” Sep. 04, 2010 ~T. Ellis Smashwords Review
“I was captivated with this book from the first page. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to support a new author and who likes fantasy novels with lots of graphic action.” Full review at: books-treasureortrash.com/ ~Books-Treasure or Trash
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