Now available in a high-quality, signature edition hardcover with a dust jacket, this edition features two distinctive full-color cover illustrations, 33 full-page illustrations, and many additional extraordinary illustrations.

The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches series is a reader favorite, also recommended by The Complete Idiot's Guide to Elves and Fairies, The Ancient Art of Faery Magick and VOYA. Written by the award-winning, international best-selling author of more than 65 books for young people and adults, The Kingdoms and The Elves Of The Reaches Book III transports readers to a world unlike any other. Adrina, Emel, Vilmos, Galan, and Seth face even greater challenges as their world is transformed. Vilmos, in his quest to become the first human magus in a thousand years, must control the darkness within him. Adrina must accept her place and work together with Emel to help the elves make their plea to Great Kingdom's council. What happens will amaze you.

Adrina, Vilmos, and Seth work to save the Elves of the Reaches.

"Sure to attract fans of graphic novels and classic Tolkien alike. Stanek will likely draw a cult following. 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 Young Adult librarians.The sequel to the #1 Fiction bestseller! The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches #3 takes us one step further into the unraveling mysteries of a world being torn apart by ancient prophecies and the machinations of warring peoples. Thirteen-year-old Adrina and her friend Emel managed to save the crown prince and to survive the Battle of Quashan', but now they face even greater challenges and ever more uncertain odds as they try to help the elves. Galan, the beautiful lady elf, is dying. Her life hangs by the barest of threads and only Seth can save her, but to do this he needs a miracle, especially with treachery afoot and danger at every turning of the road. Vilmos's decision to train as a mage has come at a great price and he was forced to face the shapeshifters of the night and their terrible queen. While helping the men of Great Kingdom to victory, he learned much about himself and his powers. Now he must journey with Xith to the Mouth of the World and foreign lands to help the master wizard form alliances with those who can help the forces of good stand against the coming darkness, but there's a malevolent force growing within him. One that cannot be explained, or tamed. One that may sweep away everything of the boy once was. What treachery, betrayals and intrigues are ahead? Find out in The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches #3. Books #1-#4 in the series are also available, as is the sequel series, In the Service of Dragons."Robert Stanek is one of our most featured and respected Kids & Young Adults authors." -The Audio Book Store"Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying." -The Fantasy Guide"Stanek [has] a penchant for clear and simple prose. He also prefers swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built. Stanek moves among his main characters with ease, always switching at a climactic moment to maintain suspense. The accessible, brisk language keeps things moving." -Foreword Magazine

The 10th 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 Adrina, Emel, Vilmos, Galan, and Seth face even greater challenges as their world is transformed. Vilmos, in his quest to become the first human magus in a thousand years, must control the darkness within him. Adrina must accept her place and work together with Emel to help the elves make their plea to Great Kingdom's council. Will the Kings of Men continue to play games from their thrones while the five kingdoms sink deep into war and chaos? Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches #1, 2, 3, 4: Winds of Change Seeds of Dissent Pawn of Dragons Tower of Destiny In the Service of Dragons #1, 2, 3, 4: A Clash of Heroes A Dance of Swords A Storm of Shields A Reign of Dragons Guardians of the Dragon Realms #1, 2: The Dragon, the Wizard & the Great Door A Legacy of Dragons Dragons of the Hundred Worlds #1,2: Breath of Fire Living Fire A Daughter of Kings #1, 2, 3, 4: Betrayal Deliverance Rebirth Discord

Adrina, Vilmos, and Seth work to save the Elves of the Reaches.

To turn back the tides of war, Queen Mother sent her most trusted warriors on a perilous journey across the Great Sea. But the elves were betrayed by one of their own and they did not find quick allies. They found a kingdom under siege and a shattered alliance. The elves were forced to proved themselves to the men who defended Quashan'.