Talk about classic fantasy. One of the books I picked up for free at San Diego Comic Con a few weeks back was Magic Kingdom For Sale: Sold! by Terry Brooks. It's an extra copy, so I thought I'd try to find it a new and loving home.
Landover was a genuine magic kingdom, with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement had promised. But after he purchased it, Ben Holiday learned that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention.
The kingdom was in ruin. The Barons refused to recognize a king, and the peasants were without hope. A dragon was laying waste to the countryside, while an evil witch plotted to destroy everything.
Ben's only followers were the incompetent Court Magician; Abernathy, the talking dog who served as Court Scribe; and the lovely Willow--but she had a habit of putting down roots in the moonlight and turning into a tree. The Paladin, legendary champion of the Kings of Landover, seemed to be only a myth and an empty suit of armor.
To put the final touch on the whole affair, Ben soon learned that the Iron Mark, terrible lord of the demons, had challenged all prospective Kings of Landover to a duel to the death--a duel which no human could hope to win.
The task of proving his right to be King seemed hopeless. But Ben Holiday was stubborn...
To Enter to Win: Send an email to pstotts@bloodofthemuse.com with the subject line "KINGDOM" and include your name and mailing address in the body of your email. Multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners will be selected at random. No purchase is necessary.
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Blogged: http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/08/05/book-giveaways-08-03-08-09/.
Valorie
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I've also blogged about this giveaway here.
Thanks,
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