Boneslicer: The Quest for the Trilogy Book One of the Trilogy

Young halfer Juhg, the new master librarian, is still growing into his job as Grandmagister when an ally from the past returns. The wizened wizard Craugh bears warnings of an ancient threat that may resurface, the so-called "Kharrion's Wrath," which endangers the existence of the world.Juhg must unlock the secrets contained in the journals of his absent mentor Wick, the former Grandmagister and legendary hero known as "the Rover." He must also continue the Rover's documented but clandestine search for a trilogy of books, which brings Juhg through many different realms of their very dangerous world...and into conflict and contact with other races (elves, dwarves, and men) whose fates are all intertwined among the pages of the great book of Time.The first stop on this quest is the realm of dwarfs. Juhg and his companions must secure possession of the legendary battleaxeBoneslicerbefore it falls into the hands of their darkest of foes.

Mel Odom is a bestselling writer for hire for Wizards of the Coast's Forgotten Realms, Gold Eagle's Mack Bolan, and Pocket's Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel book lines. His debut SF novel Lethal Interface made the Locus recommended list. The Rover was an Alex Award winner.  He has also authored Apocalypse Dawn, the first spin-off novel from the bestselling Christian series “Left Behind” by LeHaye & Jenkins as well as two sequels and another Christian military series.  He lives in Moore, Oklahoma.

“Odom's bouncy, funny, cliff-hanger adventure is perfect for the Potter crowd, with enough puns, wry asides, and satirical send-ups to amuse Tolkien fans.”--Kirkus Reviews on The Destruction of the Books

"In the familiar tradition of The Lord of the Rings."--Publishers Weekly on The Destruction of the Books
 “Tolkienesque."--Locus on The Destruction of the Books

"Smartly told."--Library Journal on The Rover

"A charming fantasy ...a cute, smartly told pastiche of Tolkien and Terry Brooks."--Kirkus Reviews on The Rover

“Odom has created a likable, believable character who will continue his adventures as a newly promoted Second Level Librarian in charge of great books. Fans of the movie version of Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring will be looking for books to satisfy their interest in weefolks. Readers will enjoy the wealth of creatures in this tale of magic, mystery, and self-discovery, and will stand up and cheer for this little guy who reaches for his best shot and saves the day.”--School Library Journal on The Rover