Böcker av Charles Coyne

Which route will Simon, Tom, and their small army choose to face the least danger? Through the valley of the giant Orcs, risking capture, torture, or worse? Or over the Mountains of Doom, where human-eating spiders lurk?Simon finds himself in this predicament after marrying Elfwyn, who became Queen of Arkadia following her father's death. Her uncle Athelstan and his knights have driven Simon and Elfwyn back to the safety of Ishtar.After overcoming Athelstan and his followers, Simon meets with the leaders of the Federation to discuss the Orc menace, who are slaughtering inhabitants beyond the Mountains of Doom. Will they conquer the Orcs and bring peace to their neighbours?

When Simon Beauregard is elected leader of the Federation, he never imagines his first challenge will be leading a caravan through the dangerous Mountains of Doom and into uncharted lands beyond - to trade with a mysterious new civilization. But when the caravan is besieged by a vicious horde of Orcs on the return journey, Simon must undertake a desperate quest to raise an army and rescue the beleaguered merchants before it's too late. Joined by his loyal wolf Mystery and a ragtag band of allies, he races against time to navigate treacherous mountain passes, giant spiders, and strange floating horrors to reach the distant Orc-occupied forests. In a climactic battle on the snowy heights, Simon leads a massive force of Volscians, Arkadians and settlers against the Orc legions in a fight for survival. Victory will secure a future for the growing Federation settlements in the Valley of the Orcs. Failure means certain death for the caravan, and an end to Simon's dreams of a peaceful future with his beloved wife Elfwyn and their children. Swords and sorcery clash with wit and courage in this rousing tale of high adventure and exploration into the unknown lands of Terra Incognita. Simon Beauregard is a classic fantasy hero in the making.

At the feast to celebrate his newly achieved Warrior Status, Simon Beauregard, aged just sixteen, is told the news that he has been selected to escort his younger sister, Princess Leanda, to Askhelon for her arranged marriage to a much-older Caerwin. Caerwin is the leader of the Humanish Army in Askhelon, which lies on the other side of Ashtar, their unfriendly neighbouring country. With the aid of his Troll friend Tom Icklethorn, Simon, Princess Leanda and her maid Hilda have numerous frightening and exciting experiences, including battling giant ants, before reaching their goal. Here the result is not as anticipated. On his return journey through the Forest of Strange Beasts, Simon rescues two orphan children from war-torn Volscia and hungry vultures. Later he helps to organize combined forces to overcome the dreadful Orcs.