The final battle-and the stakes have never been higher.

The long and bitter war is not over yet. One last battle remains, and it will set the Green Plains on fire. Mala's army of monsters has come to challenge what remains of the white horsemen. At stake? Torg's life . . . and Laylah's freedom. But even if the Chain Man and his minions are somehow defeated, an all-powerful being still waits in the wings-Invictus, himself. When the sorcerer finally makes his appearance, will Torg and Laylah's fragile hopes be incinerated?

Jim Melvin was an award-winning journalist at the St. Petersburg Times for twenty-five years. As a reporter, he specialized in science, nature, health and fitness, and he wrote about everything from childhood drowning to erupting volcanoes. Jim is the author of "The Death Wizard Chronicles," a six-book epic fantasy for adult audiences. Book 1 of the series, titled "Forged in Death," debuted Aug. 20, 2012 via Bell Bridge Books and has attained best-seller status several times on Amazon. It can be purchased electronically, in trade paperback and as an audio book. Books 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 ("Chained by Fear," "Shadowed by Demons," "Torn by War," "Blinded by Power" and "Healed by Hope") also are available, completing the series. Three short stories related to Jim's fantasy series ("Torg's First Death," "The Black Fortress" and "Rise of the Sun God") can be downloaded for free. "The Black Fortress" also is available in audio. For more information, please visit www.jim-melvin.com.

In addition to being a novelist, Jim is communications director for Clemson University's College of Science. He is the editor and lead writer for the new book titled "Eclipse Over Clemson: The day Tigertown will never forget." The book chronicles one of the most extraordinary days in Clemson University’s storied history. It contains chapters from scientists, naturalists, psychologists, media relations experts, and even novelists. It also includes a poem – written specifically for this book – by renowned Southern author Ron Rash. And you’ll find more than 100 full-color images of the eclipse and the crowd taken by a team of talented photographers.