Elrik Torstal is an aspiring young apprentice alchemist living with his strict father, hoping to someday take over the shop. Always striving to improve his alchemy skills, but frequently failing, he faces challenges that push his resolve to the limits as he and his companions struggle to survive in the wondrous magical medieval realm known as Teril. With fierce monsters, powerful magic, memorable characters, and riveting stories, readers will surely be entertained as they are transported into a fantastic and believable new fantasy world.
In Black Orb of Power, book two of the Alchemist Chronicles series, Elrik and friends are hired to find a mysterious artifact known as the Black Orb of Power. Facing unrelenting challenges and non-stop disasters, their first quest together puts them to the test. Can they recover the orb and return it before time runs out?