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The Desolator by Simon Haynes
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Rated "PG13" by the Author.
Originally appeared in Andromeda Spaceways issue #6. Trudi Canavan drew the artwork which originally accompanied the story.
Synopsis: Join Hurm, Runt and Father Mephistophiles as they struggle to save the hamlet of Yendour from a marauding dragon.
Runt picked up the blade, his eyes bright with tears. 'Glimmer! Oh, Glimmer! Long and tedious will be the songs composed in thy honour!' He raised the broken pieces and closed his eyes. 'I shall not rest until--'
'Yadda yadda yadda,' said the cleric. 'You only just bought it from that squinty little sh-t down Terrace road.'
'It's still a magic sword.'
'No, it was a magic sword. Now it's a magic artifact.'
'What's the difference?'
'Try killing an orc with an artifact.'
Prince Charming in a Detroit warehouse? That's nothing! It's the throne that'll throw you! After freeing a ragged Prince Charming, two women discover dreams don't have to be fantasies -- and with enough elbow grease, anyone can create a kingdom.
The third book of the trilogy, The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier, this volume, as with the others, will appeal to both adults and young adults. Readers will experience several levels of meaning from literal to social satire.
Retail Price: $15
