The 20th anniversary edition of the #1 Bestselling series.

"A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis. Clear and simple prose. Swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built." –Foreword Magazine

"This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment." –VOYA, the leading magazine for YA librarians

"Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying." –The Fantasy Guide

Join the more than 5 million people worldwide who have cheered on the Green and Gold banners of Great Kingdom over the past 20 years. The Kingdoms are part of Robert Stanek's Hundred Worlds Universe. Enter the Mists of Ruin and discover a breathtaking world of adventure! After the Great War that divided the peoples, the kingdoms of men plunged into a Dark Age that lasted 500 years. To heal the lands and restore the light, the great kings decreed that magic and all that is magical, be it creature, man, or device, shall be cleansed to dust. The cleansing raged for so long that no human could recall a time without it and it is in this time that the Dark Lord Sathar returned from the dark beyond. The one hope of the peoples of Ruin Mist was Queen Mother, the elf queen of old. She saw a way out of everlasting darkness, a path that required the union of the divided peoples.