War of the Staffs
by Steve Stephenson and Kathryn Tedrick
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Pub Date Jul 16 2018 | Archive Date Apr 30 2018
Steve Stephenson | second edition
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Description
War of the Staffs is a fantasy set on a world called Muiria, where a goddess named Adois brings a vampire wizard named Taza through the void. Then Taza convinces the Illanni, dark elves, to take on the cloak of vampirism.
Meanwhile, Prince Tarquin is born to fulfill a prophecy to confront Taza’s plans. However, he cannot succeed without the help of Morganna, a dark elf and championed by the wizard Celedant. He begins his search for the Staff of Adaman – the only object capable of defeating Taza.
War of the Staffs, is the search for two pieces of the ancient staff Adaman to counter Taza’s will. The darkness is rising with Taza’s eyes fixed on the land and people of Muiria. Using the black power of the Staff of Adois and an army of dark elves, he will begin a reign of terror to the world of Muiria.
Advance Praise
War of the Staffs: Epic Otherworldly Battle
Sci-fi fantasy breathes new life – and fire – in this promising book by K. M. Tedrick and Steve Stephenson. War of the Staffs an eventual trilogy introduces an astonishing range of unforgettable new characters beyond anything readers have become accustomed to with the usual garden-variety vampires.
War of the Staffs presents a classic struggle between good and evil against the backdrop of a mythical world called Muiria. Fans who thrill to stories about dwarves, dragons, and wizards will love the exciting characters and intrigues that populate this novel. Evil vampire warlock Taza uses dark magic controlled by the staff of Adois, a formidable goddess, to manipulate a horde of dark elves to launch an invasion of Muiria.
But Taza’s military advance is challenged by young Prince Tarquin born to fulfill an age-old prophecy, who with a band of misfit dwarves fight using everything they have to keep Taza’s vampire elves from overtaking the planet. Supernatural leader for the races of light, Celedant the wizard must find and reunite the Staff of Adaman, the only defense against the Staff of Adois, despite his conflicted interests representing an internal struggle that must be fought before the larger battle can be engaged.
Muiria’s heroes are forced to reunite the races and risk everything when called into action to protect their land and people. The spiraling question is whether the strongest and most diverse protagonists can overcome differences and conflicts to come together for the greater good.
(Deborah Rose, author of books about Shakespeare and the Middle East)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781612967172 |
| PRICE | $17.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Sarah K, Reviewer
A great classic fantasy with a thoroughly modern theme. All the characters you would expect, along with the addition of vampires. I found the book a little slow at first, but the pace picked up and soon had me hooked. A highly enjoyable and imaginative tale. I can't wait for more.
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