Runes of War

by Jane Welch

The citadel of Torra Alta, won a millennium before from the indigenous dragons, is under attack. The Vaalakan army from the north, led by warrior-priest Morbak, draws near. The Runes of War, hidden... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 000648025X
• ISBN13: 9780006480259
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 4.1" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Runes, Magick and a great storyline

I was bored one night and decided to read. I picked this book up and was amazed. This book kept me going for ages. I stayed up till 5am to see what would happen to Spar, Hal, Brid and Bradwolf, as they travelled to find the runes of war to protect Torra Alta from the beastly Vaalkans. This is a wonderful book that a young teenager would enjoy a lot. I gave this book an instant five. The bad thing about the runespell trilogy is it's availablity in Australia.

Better than Jordan.

Put it down? Not a chance! This was a book that literally kept me up all night. Epic fantasy to rival the leaders of the genre. Great plot, imagery and writing pull you through the page into the land of Spar and co, where you're trapped until the final page releases you to wait in eager anticipation for the next book.

MOVE OVER TOLKIEN AND BROOKS -- WELCH IS HERE!

Ms. Welch has written a wonderfully pure tale of fantasy, richly woven throughout with dragons, witches, talismans, and sorcery but also bringing together the classic elements of heroes and maidens, bravery, truth, love, compassion, and victory for the good guys! If you enjoy fantasy in its purest form [like JRR Tolkien or Terry Brooks--except for his last] then try Jane Welch and her 'Runes' books.Also recommended: The Lost Runes

An adventurous, captivating yet beautiful story

The story takes place in a mythical land at the dawning of Christian times, and a barbaric tribe is threatening an invasion on Torra Alta, a barony in the northern mountains. The heir to the barony, Caspar, goes on a search for a pagan moonstone, aided by his uncle and a beautiful young pagan priestess. Once you have started reading the book, you won't want to put it down! It deals with prejudice against religion, love between a family and is jammed packed with magick, myth and action.