The Last Rune
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The Last Rune is a series of six epic fantasy
novels written by American
author Mark Anthony
. It concerns the exploits of two earthlings, tavern
owner Travis Wilder and ER doctor Grace Beckett, as well as those of their allies, both throughout their homeworld of Earth and the otherworld
of Eldh. Travis soon discovers that he has a wild talent for the magic of runes, which gives him power over the material world, while Grace learns that she is a witch, with power over nature.
Travis and Grace are separately transported from Colorado to Eldh and discover their talents for magic. Both are soon sucked into a confrontation between good and evil unlike anything they've ever witnessed.
After a mysterious plague emerges on Earth, Travis returns to Eldh to locate its source. Grace, combating the same plague using magic and medicine, stumbles upon an ancient conspiracy that could spell doom for both worlds.
Travis and Grace return to Denver to seek medical aid for the Eldhish knight Beltan, gravely wounded in a battle with a Necromancer. All three soon become targets of a forgotten sect of sorcerers, and are forced to ally themselves with the mysterious Seekers.
Grace returns to Eldh to find the legendary sword Fellring, the key to defeating her enemy, the dreaded Pale King. Meanwhile, Travis, hurled backwards in time by a demon, must face life (and possibly death) in the Old West.
Having at last vanquished the Pale King, Grace attempted to usher Eldh into a new age of peace, while Travis lives quietly in modern-day London. Unfortunately, destiny has one last favor to call in, as Grace and Travis are called to save the universe itself.
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
novels written by American
United States
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author Mark Anthony
Mark Anthony (writer)
Mark Anthony is an American author who lives and writes in Colorado. He is best known for The Last Rune series, which he developed to explore the idea that reason and wonder need not exist in conflict. Recently he has written under the pseudonym Galen Beckett, coming out with a novel entitled The...
. It concerns the exploits of two earthlings, tavern
Tavern
A tavern is a place of business where people gather to drink alcoholic beverages and be served food, and in some cases, where travelers receive lodging....
owner Travis Wilder and ER doctor Grace Beckett, as well as those of their allies, both throughout their homeworld of Earth and the otherworld
Fantasy world
A fantasy world is a fictional universe used in fantasy novels and games. Typical worlds involve magic or magical abilities and often, but not always, either a medieval or futuristic theme...
of Eldh. Travis soon discovers that he has a wild talent for the magic of runes, which gives him power over the material world, while Grace learns that she is a witch, with power over nature.
Beyond the Pale
First book of the series. Published in 1998.Travis and Grace are separately transported from Colorado to Eldh and discover their talents for magic. Both are soon sucked into a confrontation between good and evil unlike anything they've ever witnessed.
The Keep of Fire
Second book of the series. Published in 1999.After a mysterious plague emerges on Earth, Travis returns to Eldh to locate its source. Grace, combating the same plague using magic and medicine, stumbles upon an ancient conspiracy that could spell doom for both worlds.
The Dark Remains
Third book of the series. Published in 2001.Travis and Grace return to Denver to seek medical aid for the Eldhish knight Beltan, gravely wounded in a battle with a Necromancer. All three soon become targets of a forgotten sect of sorcerers, and are forced to ally themselves with the mysterious Seekers.
Blood of Mystery
Fourth book of the series. Published in 2002.Grace returns to Eldh to find the legendary sword Fellring, the key to defeating her enemy, the dreaded Pale King. Meanwhile, Travis, hurled backwards in time by a demon, must face life (and possibly death) in the Old West.
The Gates of Winter
Fifth book of the series. Published in 2003. Grace, on Eldh, rallies an army to at last fight the Pale King, while Travis, on Earth, races to stop the Duratek Corporation from tipping the balance in the King's favor. Neither are aware that their separate quests will send them on a collision course with both Earth's Destroyer and Eldh's creator.The First Stone
Sixth and final book of the series. Published in 2004.Having at last vanquished the Pale King, Grace attempted to usher Eldh into a new age of peace, while Travis lives quietly in modern-day London. Unfortunately, destiny has one last favor to call in, as Grace and Travis are called to save the universe itself.