Puffin Books 1992 Text - Keith Martin Illustrations - Russ Nicholson Cover - Terry Oakes
Ancient evil has come to Solani Island!
The mysterious sorcerers of Solani Island have protected the local people from danger for many years. Now, it seems, their power has been usurped. An evil force holds sway across the land, an evil that seems to hold the power over life and death itself!
A hero is urgently needed to journey to Solani Island and discover what has happened to the wizards. Dare YOU be that adventurer? Who knows what terrible fate awaits you on the island where death rules? There is only one way to find out. Are YOU brave enough to solve the mystery of Solani Island?
Cover courtesy of my local library!
Night Dragon
Puffin Books 1993 Text - Keith Martin Cover & Illustrations - Tony Hough
The Night Dragon must not awaken!
It is a creature of pure evil from before time existed, a Dragon so immense nothing will be able to contain it. Deep beneath the savage Dragon Reaches, it is sucking in power magical energy which will soon allow it to cross into this world. If it succeeds, all Allansia will be crushed beneath its claws!
Even the legendary Conclave of Dragons is powerless to stop the creature. A human hero is needed - a hero like YOU! Many monstrous adversaries are ranged against you, but along the way you may find ancient artefacts to help youin your quest. Ultimately, however, only extraordinary heroism will stand against the Night Dragon. Dare YOU accept the quest?
Cover 1993 courtesy of my local library!
Spellbreaker
Puffin Books 1993 Text - Jonathan Green Cover & Illustrations - Alan Langford
The Beast is loose!
Rassin Abbey has guarded its arcane treasures for centuries. But when their Black Grimoire is stolen, the land of Ruddlestone is plunged into a crisis of epic proportions. For the ancient book holds the key to the legendary Casket of Shadows - and the Evil imprisoned within it. Should it be opened, the Infernal Beast will be unleashed to wreak its terrible carnage across the Old World.
On the night of Shekka’s Moon, scant days away, this will surely come to pass. Unless, that is, one brave hero can retrieve the Black Grimoire in the nick of time - a hero like YOU!
Legend of Zagor
Puffin Books 1993 Text - Ian Livingstone Illustrations - Martin McKenna Cover - Jim Burns & Martin McKenna
The evil that will not die!
Zagor! The very name of the Warlock of Firetop Mountain strikes terror into all who hear it. Banished from the world of Titan, the sorcerer is slowly but surely regaining his strength. Within Castle Argent, in the kingdom of Amarillia, Zagor has been transformed into a demon.
Such is his power, he must be destroyed. There are several adventurers willing to volunteer - mighty Anvar the barbarian, the warrior Braxus, Stubble the dwarf, Sallazar the wizard - but only one will be chosen. Are YOU that hero?
Deathmoor
Puffin Books 1994 Text - Robin Waterfield Illustrations - Russ Nicholson Cover - Terry Oakes
Adventurer Needed - Urgently!
An experienced adventurer is desperately need in the distant city of Arion for a mission of deadly importance - an adventurer like YOU. Telessa, the beautiful Princess Royal, is missing, believed kidnapped, She must be rescued, and she must be rescued fast.
Unfortunately King Jonthane has already given the quest to your deadly rival Fang-zen of Jitar! Can you prove that YOU are the one to find the princess, wherever she may be held, before she can be harmed? Hurry, for time is running out!
Cover 1994 courtesy of my local library!
Knights of Doom
Puffin Books 1994 Text - Jonathan Green Cover & Illustrations - Tony Hough
Break loose the Knights of Doom
For years the brave Knights Templar of the Demonkeep have kept the peace in Ruddlestone. But now an ancient evil has reawakened in the land: the sorcerer Belgaroth has returned from the dead and will use his powers to bring chaos and terror to this peaceful kingdom.
To ensure his plans succeed, the evil sorcerer has enlisted the services of the Knights of Doom. One heroic knight - YOU! - must creep through a land plunged into war, penetrate the enemy lines and overcome the deadliest foe of them all!
Magehunter
Puffin Books 1995 Text - Paul Mason Illustrations - Russ Nicholson Cover - Ian Miller
Stranger in an evil land
YOU are a Magehunter, tracking down evil-doers and bringing them to justice. Your trusty flintlock pistol and fine steel broadsword have seen many fights, and you have the knowledge, skill and equipment to capture the craftiest sorcerer. But disaster strikes. Magic drags you far from your familiar world, to a land of treasures, traps and treachery.
Strange tales and bizarre transformations must all be endured if you are to win through, defeat your enemy and return to your homeland.
Revenge of the Vampire
Puffin Books 1995 Text - Keith Martin Illustrations - Martin McKenna Cover - Les Edwards
Count Heydrich, Vampire, is back form the dead!
A half-forgotten evil has arisen from the grave to stalk the Old World in search of fresh blood and new victims to enslave. Count Reiner Heydrich, undead Vampire Lord, is ancient beyond the reckoning of mortals. This time, however, there is someone on his trail, a brave hero who is determined that he shall not succeed in his evil plans. That someone is YOU!
Curse of the Mummy
Puffin Books 1995 Text - Jonathan Green Cover & Illustrations - Martin McKenna
Beware the Curse of Akharis!
Helping an eccentric archaeologist unearth an ancient tomb in the Desert of Skulls seems like an easy task for a heroic adventurer like YOU. But when that tomb turns out to belong to Akharis, a legendary ruler from a previous age, and when you discover some of his followers are trying to return the evil pharaoh to life, YOU must act quickly. Soon YOU will have to learn the true meaning of The Curse of the Mummy! It will take a real hero to defeat Akharis and win the treasure. Dare YOU take on the challenge?
