Arch Enemies — Michael A. Ventrella

When a cowardly young bard is called before the Duke and told that he must perform a task because of an ancient prophecy involving a mysterious Arch, he is certain there has been a grave mistake. When the Duke's own men later try to kill him and he is forced to run, unsure who to trust, he realizes that it may be his own grave that is in question. “Arch Enemies” is an exciting adventure in the vein of the “Harry Potter” novels, as our young hero struggles to overcome his inexperience and limitations to figure out the meaning of the mysterious prophecy. His only friends along the way are two squires who are torn between obeying the orders of the knight they have sworn to follow and doing what they believe is right. Reviews and Awards "A late twist lends the entire novel a surprisingly tight narrative ." -- Pat Ferrara , Mania.com "Clever, funny and suspenseful. Normally, I would rather eat bees than read fantasy novels, but this one is great." -- Mark Waid, writer, Kingdom Come, Fantastic Four "Terin's sardonic observations bring the quest to life, and the suitably convoluted events of the final crisis close the prophecy and the story in fine style ... A tightly written and plotted work that will keep the reader enthralled until the last word is read." -- Christopher Hoare, Muse Book Reviews