The Children of Isador

Beware where malice sleeps...An epic fantasy tale of high adventure, wizards, warriors and sorcery. The Children of Isador begins under the shadow of a land threatened by invaders from far across the southern oceans.A year later, the continent is almost overrun.Isador is a vast continent, lush and warm in the south, with great forests to the east and desolate tundra in the north. Four races inhabit the continent: The Ennadil, Orinians, Tarzark and Gremul - but after years of civil war they refuse to band together against the invaders.The Morg and their war machine appear unstoppable. Led by a powerful warlock bent of vengeance, they have gained control of over half the continent and stand on the brink of taking the last bastion of men: the City States of Orin.Morgarth Evictar has returned to Isador after a long exile. History has forgotten him but the warlock is determined to claim the continent for his own.Isador is about to fall into darkness - and only a handful of unlikely heroes remain to save it. Among them are:A wizard with no interest in his craft...A witch whose powers have yet to be tested...A warrior who is about to learn the true meaning of courage...A guardian with undiscovered talents...Together, they must begin a perilous quest into occupied territory - to find Morgarth Evictar and slay him. It appears an impossible task, but the fate of Isador depends on them all.Can they rescue Isador, or is it too late?Shortlisted for the Sir Julius Vogel Awards in 2008 (for New Zealand authors of Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror), The Children of Isador is dark fantasy that fans of traditional epic fantasy will love.