Master of the Etrax

For Aufcash III, High Hodgepoker of Balik Trovo, the magical Etrax of Overnon is a must-have. Thus, for Hamper, official However to the throne, the legendary jewel becomes a must-get--or become food for three deadly, fanged fliers whose mission is to keep him on a straight path. But the path is less than straight. Diversions include home-grown assassins, mountain bandits, insistent naval recruiters, a ravenous dragon, cannibalistic pirates, a spiteful sorceress and a treacherous genie. And then there’s Overnon itself, where awaiting him are the Four Perils and, worse, the Hag Who Rules. Wish him luck.

For Aufcash III, High Hodgepoker of Balik Trovo, the magical Etrax of Overnon is a must-have. Thus, for Hamper, official However to the throne, the legendary jewel becomes a must-get--or become food for three deadly, fanged fliers whose mission is to keep him on a straight path. But the path is less than straight. Testing his wits are home-grown assassins, mountain bandits with marriage ambitions (for him), won’t-hear-no naval recruiters, a ravenous dragon, cannibalistic pirates, a spiteful sorceress and a treacherous genie (lamp included). And that’s all before reaching Overnon, where awaiting him are the Four Perils and, worse, the Hag Who Rules. Wish him luck.

Robert Lory is the author of 40 science fiction, fantasy, horror, action-adventure novels under his own and two pen-names. He is probably best known for his nine-book 1970s Dracula series which, 40 years later, is still attracting new readers and reviews. He also has written two short story anthologies.