Terin Ostler and the Arch Enemies

When a cowardly young bard is called before the Duke and told that he must perform a task because of an ancient prophecy involving a mysterious Arch, he is certain there has been a grave mistake. When the Duke's own men later try to kill him and he is forced to run, unsure who to trust, he realizes that it may be his own grave that is in question.Terin Ostler struggles to overcome his inexperience and limitations to figure out the meaning of the mysterious prophecy. His only friends along the way are two squires, who are torn between obeying the orders of the knight they have sworn to follow, and doing what they believe is right.Clever, funny and suspenseful. Normally, I would rather eat bees than read fantasy novels, but this one is great. — Mark Waid, Kingdom Come, Superman: BirthrightA tightly written and plotted work that will keep the reader enthralled until the last word is read. — Christopher Hoare, Muse Book Reviews