Hunt of the Beast — Craig Halloran

The Trap is sprung Venir puts his faith on the line when he trusts the Royal, Altan Rey, to lead him to the pit fights. It is there, without the armament, Venir gambles not only his life, but his friends, in a high stakes game against Master Sinway. Imprisoned in the dungeons with Creed and Corrin, all three men discover a new meaning of deception, as their best laid plans are unraveled. Melegal wakes up to find himself locked in a wagon cage on the Royal Roadway. When his attempt to escape fails, it's up to some unlikely allies to save him from the noose that hang many in the gallows. Mood the Blood Ranger and the dwarves battle at the Black Column's as the underlings swarm gathers in strength and numbers. Can the wily Boon and the dragon, Blackie, save them from immenint destruction? Kam, Fogle, Billip Brak and Chongo, come up with a plan to save Venir from the Castle Kling, but will they be too late? The end is coming. Will The Darkslayer live to fight another day or not?