Huntington, W.Va., July 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Life without freedom is truly no life at all. From the pages of history, literature, and entertainment, oppression is often an element of evil that later leads to an uprising from those who seek freedom. This theme fuels the captivating imagination of authors Edwin F. Roble, Jr. and David M. Lilly in The Swords of Athos, their new fantasy book released through self-publishing leader Xlibris.
The Swords of Athos is set in a universe ruthlessly ruled by evil wizards. The story begins when a band of adventurers is sent out by the mythical gods to search for seven magical swords -- tools they believe would help them defeat the evil wizards and restore order to the worlds that were enslaved and terrorized. Their journey carries them from ice worlds to densely wooded lands inhabited by strange groups of people, ghosts, nymphs, beasts, dinosaurs, dragons, and sea denizens. Join this group of brave men as they stare down constant dangers and obstacles during their long quest to bring order back to the universe.
Filled with action and mysticism, The Swords of Athos will give both casual readers and fantasy fans countless hours of entertainment. For more information, log on to www.Xlibris.com
About the Author
Edwin F. Roble Jr. resides in Huntington, West Virginia. An award-winning essayist, he has also been writing fiction books for many years. He is a trade school graduate and has business law credits from Kansas State University. His grandson, David Matthew Lilly, is a sixteen-year-old high school student from Getaway, Ohio who currently attends school in Chesapeake, Ohio. He is an avid writer with a keen mind for fantasy fiction. This novel is their first collaboration as writers.
The Swords of Athos * by Edwin F. Roble Jr. and David M. Lilly
A Novel
Publication Date: July 27, 2009
Trade Paperback; $19.99; 358 pages; ISBN 978-1-4415-3809-3
Cloth Hardback; $29.99; 358 pages; ISBN 978-1-4415-3810-9
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For more information, contact Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or on the web at www.Xlibris.com.