Under the reign of the tyrant King Fvorag, bards, storytellers, and other keepers of hidden truths met only death at the hands of the black-clad armies; the severed heads of the king's enemies adorned his Wall of Traitors, and even the moon hid its gentle light from a land that grew desolate. When Toshar, grandson of the last Elderbard, learns he must undertake a quest to restore the light of the moon—and the brightness of songs and stories—to the land, he little realizes that his true destiny lies in the kernels of truth he awakens in others. First in a planned trilogy by inspirational speaker Gerson, this debut moves quickly yet gracefully, its songlike prose a match for its ethereal characters and its allegorical message of inner truth. Fans of quest-centered fantasy and visionary fiction as well as New Agers should enjoy this emotionally solid tale; appropriate for large fantasy or New Age collections.

The first volume of a planned trilogy, The MoonQuest: A True Fantasy blends classic high fantasy with metaphysical inspiration. Allusions to spirit guides dot this tale of the destined journey of young bard prophesied to end the dominion of a merciless king. Aided by three faithful companions, he must dodge the advances of evil, and elude the king's men. Only through trust and faith in one another can the four of them renew the shining light of the moon. An evocative and emotionally moving tale of adventure.

An exceptional, timeless novel.