Vandermine: The Sword's Errand: The Sword's Errand

by Murray R. Clay

Gritty pain and true fear soon convince Jon Andrews that he is not dreaming when he finds himself in what appears to be medieval Europe. Captured by the king’s soldiers, a wizard of the Holy Order reveals that the stranger carries the legendary sword Vandermine and that it is dead iron in the hands of anyone else. Jon is soon pressed into service joining a desperate quest to slay Cravos, the would-be conqueror of the kingdom and violator of the laws of the Holy Order in unleashing forbidden and wildly destructive magics—power that once loosed threatens to bring to pass the prophesied second apocalypse. Jon must learn from his comrades the skills necessary for survival in this brutal world before it is too late . . . This is not the way a fun-loving college football player would normally choose to spend his Saturday.

232 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2007

Reviews

[Avinash Veeraraghav · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, I read Vandermine...what was it, 5 years ago? It's a new-but wonderful-novel! Jon is taken to a different universe by a mystical sword, Vandermine, and he is thrown into a medieval-esque quest to destroy Cravos, a menacing sorcerer. Jon is joined by the wize and wizardly Mentor, the smart and tough monk Markis, the friendly and strong Bo, and the sneaky yet useful Cockroach in his quest to help King Nord. As they progress, they face new challenges and Jon gets to understand his companions more. It's a wonderful book that features honor, courage, and friendship in a modern and old style. The only regret I have about this book is that it didn't get a chance to be publicized, and thus not that many people know about it!