The Heir Apparent : Guardians of the Flame

New York, NY: Signet, 1987. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Karl had gained an Empire and all its deadly enemies - now what price must he pay to assure its future? Karl Cullinane and his fellow Earth-exiles Andrea, Ahira, Walter, and Lou had succeeded beyond their wildest expectations in the year since a wizard's spell had cast them into an alternate world where magic and dragons were real. Now Karl was Emperor and his son Jason was of an age to begin learning the realities of war and leadership. And with the aid of dwarves, elves, humans, and one sarcastic dragon, Karl and hi s friends had freed many from the evil specter of slavery and were pledged to fight till slavery was at an end. But their actions had made them some extremely powerful enemies, chief among whom was A h rmin of the Slaver's Guild. And for Ahrmin the time of final reckoning had at last arrived. With or without the aid of the Guild, he would draw sword and take blood vengeance on Karl and Jason Cull i na nce and all they held dear.319 pages. Book #4 in the Guardians of the Flame series. Spine is creased. Some light rubbing on top & bottom of spine and some places on outside edges. Top right corne r of front cover has a few creases near the tip..