The Siege of Ardetten by Justin Vanderhoof
Kinebren has spent his entire life serving the Ardetten Rangers, protecting the people of Marenden. And he and his fellow rangers have done it well. It has been centuries since the orcs of the Poisonfold Mountains have appeared in large numbers. Life is so good, in fact, that almost everyone in the realm takes their security and safety for granted.
The ruler of nearby Raven Island plans to shatter that illusion of safety. Even now, his agents infiltrate the kingdom, looking to bring it down from within. His allies; an orc warlord and a quixotic wizard. His goal: end the long reign of the Brereton Kings.
Kinebren Silvermace and the Ardetten Rangers stand on the fringe of the realm, watching the mountains and waiting for the next threat to emerge. Will they see it coming in time?
About the Author
I was born and raised in Appleton, WI, with a brief stint in Louisville, KY. Currently, I still live in WI with my wife and three beautiful daughters. I am a Lutheran high school teacher and coach. One of my greatest joys in life has been the opportunity to teach my own children and to coach them in basketball, softball, and track and field. Hobbies include reading, playing board games, and attending football games at Lambeau Field.
As a child, I enjoyed reading just about everything, especially books from what is now known as the Star Wars Expanded Universe. My love of books by J. R. R. Tolkien and R. A. Salvatore inspired me to write my debut novel, The Siege of Ardetten. The Siege of Ardetten was a labor of love for well over a decade, writing alongside my students as they worked on their own creative projects.