What amazed me about this book is that Robert was able to draw me into the story very early and keep my attention throughout. This rarely happens nowadays but it did here and the experience was magical! I went on to read 'Ruin Mist: Elf Queen's Quest (Ruin Mist Chronicles Series)'. Robert's writing is truly original--at least in my reading. I highly recommend these books and you'll definitely be able to get in at the start of something wonderful!
In 'Keeper Martin's Tale (Ruin Mist Chronicles Series)', you enter a world rich in history and excitement. These story tells the tale of Vilmos (a youngster with a dark beginning), Adrina (a sad princess) and Seth (a warrior elf). The story's sharp wit and clever mixing of history to make Ruin Mist seem utterly real reminded me a great deal of Tolkien's Hobbit. It is ultimately a simple story in the complex framework of a rich world with wonderful characters. Like Tolkien, Robert has developed an entire history for his world that makes it a magical place to visit. The deeper, darker path through Ruin Mist is made available as 'Ruin Mist: Elf Queen's Quest (Ruin Mist Chronicles Series)' and the first time Vilmos gets sucked into the Underworld, you'll know what I mean when I say that Robert Stanek is one of my favorite--if not my favorite--authors today.
