Dark Star Rising

About the Book

Young half-Elven Saljanon discovers that his father was murdered on his way home from work and his mother replaced by a shape-shifter. His mother, a princess of the Elven kingdom of Esmendrill, is being held by the hated Dark God Parklathvar in his stronghold of Teufelschloss. Thus begins Saljanon's quest to rescue his mother against terrifying odds and the awesome powers of the Dark God. Along the way, he assembles a band of brave young men and an aging old warrior, who pit their skills and strength against shape-shifters, Troll warriors, zombie soldiers, and Saljanon's own long-lost sister!

About the Author

Art Wiederhold was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1951 and developed an interest in writing fantasy while in high school. He has worked at several professions, including professional baseball player, soldier, sailor, international reporter and war correspondent. He currently resides in St. Louis, Mo., with his wife Rosie and their son, Conrad.