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The Runes of War
Runes of War: The Book of Torra Alta (Book 1)
- Author
- Jane Welch
- Narrator
- Joe Eyre
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 30 May 2024
- Run Time
- 19 hours 15 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The adventure begins…
Torra Alta is under attack.
Threatened by a new ice age, the barbaric tribes of the vast Northern Trunda join forces under the bloody rule of warrior chief Morbak to form the Vaalakan army. As they set out to achieve dominion of the world, only the frontier castle of Torra Alta stands in their way.
For a thousand years Torra Alta has stood triumphant and unconquerable, perched on a pillar of rock where dragons once had their lair. As Baron Branwolf prepares his defences, ominous sounds emerge from the labyrinth of dragon-built tunnels beneath the castle. Against the baron's orders, his son, Caspar, accompanies the party despatched to seal off the tunnels. When Caspar discovers an ancient dragon’s hoard of treasure, the magical light of a moonstone proves too tempting and Caspar takes it.
But alas, it is no ordinary moonstone – it is the Druid’s Eye, and if it falls into the wrong hands, Morbak will be invincible. Only the long -abandoned Runes of War can save Torra Alta, and only Caspar with his newfound power, can find them …
Critics Review
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PRAISE FOR JANE WELCH
“A blockbuster fantasy” SFX
“As intriguing as anything Tolkien dreamed up.” Starburst
“Wonderful author, in the Robert Jordan mould” The Bookseller
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Details
- Author
- Jane Welch
- Narrator
- Joe Eyre
- Duration
- 19 hours 15 minutes
- Release Date
- 30 May 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008715069
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Historical fantasy, Epic fantasy / high fantasy, Magical realism, Mythical creatures: Dragons, Magic, spells and alchemy, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Adventure / action fiction, Speculative fiction, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages, Narrative theme: coming of age
Synopsis
BOOK 1 OF THE RUNES OF WAR SAGA The adventure begins… Torra Alta is under attack. Threatened by a new ice age, the barbaric tribes of the vast Northern Trunda join forces under the bloody rule of warrior chief Morbak to form the Vaalakan army. As they set out to achieve dominion of the world, only the frontier castle of Torra Alta stands in their way. For a thousand years Torra Alta has stood triumphant and unconquerable, perched on a pillar of rock where dragons once had their lair. As Baron Branwolf prepares his defences, ominous sounds emerge from the labyrinth of dragon-built tunnels beneath the castle. Against the baron's orders, his son, Caspar, accompanies the party despatched to seal off the tunnels. When Caspar discovers an ancient dragon’s hoard of treasure, the magical light of a moonstone proves too tempting and Caspar takes it. But alas, it is no ordinary moonstone – it is the Druid’s Eye, and if it falls into the wrong hands, Morbak will be invincible. Only the long -abandoned Runes of War can save Torra Alta, and only Caspar with his newfound power, can find them …
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