The Journey

About the Book

You are invited into the imaginary world of elves, faeries, wizards, witches, giants, trolls, and demons. Herein is the tale of a boy and his dog, the eternal struggle of good and evil, and the final, fiery battle of Armageddon. Manfred sets out on his journey to acquire knowledge from a Possessor of Knowledge in the East and finds instead that the journey itself is all that matters for journeys never end. Before he reaches his destination he is drawn into the conflict against the Evil One and, as a now assertive young man, becomes the leader of the forces of good. He is joined in his adventurous travels by his wise and faithful dog Chad, the indomitable Robin, the elf Swane, Princess Beauty, towering Giant, Ama the warrior woman, and Warrior the indefatigable swordsman.

About the Author

Clyde V. Collard experienced a wide variety of industrial and scientifi c occupations in his youth. After receiving his doctoral degree in sociology from Louisiana State University, he spent the next thirty years as a college professor. As an academician, Dr. Collard wrote and published in his chosen fi eld for many years before turning his literary skills to the realm of fi ction. In this electrifying tale the author uses his knowledge of human behavior to examine the personal feelings and social interactions of the people caught in a kaleidoscopic swirl of duty, love, challenge, fear, and horror.