Into the Forge — Paul J. Bennett

What does it take to rule?Kasri Ironheart's future as the Vard of Ironcliff looms over her every waking moment. Her father wants her to forge with a Dwarf of the highest standing, but her heart has other plans.Herdwin Steelarms' future was sealed the day he left the smith's guild in Stonecastle. After decades honing his skills in Wincaster, he was content to remain a bachelor until she came along.To prove his worth, they must now travel east to the city of his birth to make amends. But all is not as it seems, for an unknown enemy lurks on the eastern reaches of the Dwarven lands.Can Herdwin and Kasri stop this menace before it conquers the Dwarven people?Mercerian Tales: Into the Forge explores the complex nature of Dwarven society and its grip on its people. This book is best read between books ten and eleven of the Heir to the Crown series.Get ready for the trip of a lifetime when you crack open your copy of Into the Forge!New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in Servant of the Crown, Heir to the Crown: Book One, available in eBook, Audiobook, and Paperback.Books by Paul J BennettHeir to the Crown Series:Battle at the River - PrequelServant of the CrownSword of the CrownMercerian Tales: Stories of the PastHeart of the CrownShadow of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Call of MagicFate of the CrownBurden of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Making of a ManDefender of the CrownFury of the CrownMercerian Tales: Honour Thy AncestorsWar of the CrownTriumph of the CrownMercerian Tales: Into the ForgeGuardian of the CrownEnemy of the CrownThe Frozen Flame Series:Awakening - PrequelsAshesEmbersFlamesInfernoMaelstromVortexTorrentPower Ascending Series:Tempered Steel - PrequelTemple KnightWarrior KnightTemple CaptainWarrior LordTemple CommanderThe Chronicles of Cyric:Into the Maelstrom - PrequelA Midwinter MurderThe Beast of BrunhausenA Plague in ZeiderbruchWhat readers say about Paul J Bennett's books:★★★★★ -Fantastic Fantasy!★★★★★ -Epic Battle Scenes!★★★★★ -I'm hooked on this series!★★★★★ -Exciting Sword and Sorcery.★★★★★ -Outstanding work of fantasy.★★★★★ -Another excellent book series!!★★★★★ -I just could not stop reading them.★★★★★ -This author has a way to tell stories.★★★★★ -Easy to follow, but difficult to put down.★★★★★ -Wow! Best book I've read in a LONG time!★★★★★ -Thoroughly absorbing, exciting, and mystical.★★★★★ -A real fantasy that that springs off the pages.★★★★★ -I love the strong and smart female characters.★★★★★ -Give this a read... you will end up hooked as I did.★★★★★ -If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must-read!★★★★★ -Each character fits snugly into the wildly, active plot.★★★★★ -This story gripped me and kept me turning the pages.★★★★★ -This jaw-dropping continuation is well worth the read.★★★★★ -Action, Intrigue, Adventure, Romance and some twists!★★★★★ -I love the book, had me on edge, could not put it down!★★★★★ -Full of suspense, intrigue and action throughout the story.★★★★★ -The imagination and detail of this epic tale is mesmerizing.★★★★★ -This story will take you through every emotion that you have.★★★★★ -The tale is full of twists and turns and never-ending possibilities.★★★★★ -The characters you love in the books come to life in such a fabulous way.★★★★★ -The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, and heartwarming scenes.