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"The fate of a realm is in the hands of a savage and a scoundrel... >>>Once a respected wizard Finster is now a drunkard and a con man living anonymously amongst simple, easily manipulated village folk. But his self-serving cunning cannot save him when soldiers of the Magus Supremeus of the High Order burst in to drag the disreputable mage to the dreaded Red Citadel. >>>Finster's captor, the new Magus, is none other than Ingrid the Insane His former acolyte, a young woman of cold heart and ruthless ambition who has already murdered numerous magic-doers in her quest for ultimate power. The only reason Finster still lives is Ingrid's belief that he knows the whereabouts of the Founders Stone, a magical artifact that could make her invincible. >>>Rendered powerless by a scarab beetle attached to his back Finster realizes he is doomed unless he escapes and recovers the Stone before Ingrid does, and he turns to his dungeon cellmate for help. But the hulking, mute, barbarian youth he calls ""Moth"" is inscrutable and unpredictable. And their ultimate survival--and the survival of an entire kingdom--may require the cowardly wizard to assume a most unfamiliar and uncomfortable role: hero! More... Halloran makes a powerful stand with his thrilling fantasy adventure, The Red Citadel. Chock full of battles, magic, evil, and intrigue--and peppered with some delightful Terry Pratchett Discworld-esque cynicism--Red Citadel is the story of the salvation of the disreputable fallen wizard, Finster. Taken prisoner by a murderous despot, the cowardly mage must join forces with a hulking, young, barbarian mute to uncover a magical artifact in order to save his own skin, and quite possibly a kingdom as well."

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Ron the Miserly writes, Masterfully written and conceived tale with fascinating characters dripping with wry wit. Swords, Sorcery, andSnark. Oh, this was fun. Fast-talking, irreverent wizards are the bestwizards, first of all. The Scarab's Curse was non-stop action that had mefrantically flipping pages. It might be a touch too gory for some - let's justsay that there's a lot of blunt-force trauma and swords flying around. Ashley @Bookish Creature ARTIE says, Craig as usual is a genius. Quick, read thisbook! Finster and Moth, unlikely pair of I'm not going to spoil it foryou, suffice it to say, you need this book. It's a fast and furious read, fullof action and magic. I loved it and I'm sure you'll love it as well. Geedagee Ilove this book. Swords and sorcery. Whatmore could I ask for? Thank you, Craig. P. Hoskins Maurice J says, Excellentauthor! excellent read!! check it out! The story begins action packed and with a dash of Craig'ssarcastic humor. Once you read the first 3 pages I dare you not to keepingreading! Craig has a true talent as a storyteller and reels you in just like afish. Donmomma Katie Wow I am loving this story. JonathanS. Eldridge

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