In the shadowy depths of the Underkeep, where ancient dwarven magic holds sway, two friends are about to discover that some doors are better left closed.
When apprentice sorcerer Aaron and the adventurous Shanna stumble upon a hidden chamber, a simple treasure hunt transforms into a deadly game of wit and survival. Trapped in a room where every word is a riddle and every answer means life or death, they face an ancient guardian whose patience has outlasted centuries. Their only hope lies in solving the chamber’s mysteries. But in these forgotten halls, even the walls have secrets, and failure carries a price paid in blood.
With time running out, Aaron and Shanna must choose between the promise of treasure or the chance to live and tell the tale. In a place where magic and mystery intertwine, sometimes the greatest risk is believing you know all the answers.
Perfect for fans of clever puzzles and magical epic fantasy adventures, “The Hall of Riddles” is a thrilling prequel to The Alchemancer series that will keep you guessing until the last page.
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Scott Marlowe lives in Bentonville, Arkansas, the Mountain Biking Capital of the World, where he drinks extraordinary amounts of coffee, rides his mountain or gravel bike whenever the opportunity arises, and writes stories that often end in wondrous, explosive mayhem.
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