Author(s): Gareth Ward

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Tarquin the Honest, Wizard of the Silver Weasel, is a liar, a coward, a charlatan and a cheat. And, according to his diminutive roguish sidekick Lunar Nix, those are his most endearing qualities.

On a perilous quest to recover The Golden Gauntlet for a mysterious patron, Tarquin and his band of unlikely warriors must navigate the terrors of the Sorrow Wood, battle zombies, giants, zombie-giants and an entire evil order of necromancers. Despite never living up to the expectations of his hero father, somehow Tarquin – through his multitude of dubious skills and a deluded perception of his own greatness must defy death to overcome a series of complex challenges. Will Tarquin betray his friends to save his own skin, or will he roll the dice and risk everything? Only the goddess Fortuna knows and she’s not telling.

In this, his first novel for adults, award-winning YA author Gareth Ward, aka The Great Wardini, has delivered a quick-witted, fantastical tale packed with magic, action, and a cast of memorable characters.

"If you are after a funny book filled with sarcasm, vanity and are of the belief that puns are not funny, then this is the book for you.

From Dragons to Necromancers to Goblins and elves and all that’s in between, this book has it all. Light hearted with witty banter as well, this book is a fast and easy read.

Although it is based off Dungeons and Dragons characters, it reads like any other fantasy novel. However, do not be put off, you don’t need to know anything about DnD to read this brilliantly written book.

The rather impressive and creative descriptions and banter in this book will have you laughing out loud, snorting and sniggering away throughout the whole book. It is HILARIOUS!

Set in the fantastical kingdom of Karll, join Tarquin, Lunar, Uuustin, Akra and Clatterbones on their (mis)adventure to retrieve the golden gauntlet of Glodd."

Marie