The Abyssal Plague comes to Athas – the blasted world of Dark Sun! Tharizdun, the Chanied God, has released the Voidharrow--a liquid crystal imbued with his will and all the chaos of the Abyss--into the universe, and with it comes a transformative engine of pestilence. When exposed to the Voidharrow, individuals look as though they've been stricken by disease as the Abyssal liquid twists and deforms them into chaotic demonlike creatures. Behold the Abyssal Plague! When a trading caravan manned by grafters and con men comes across a dead man in the desert they open the door to an Abyssal realm long since destroyed. As the Voidharrow takes hold of one of their companions, he begins to morph into a beast like none they have ever seen. When the stakes are raised in an attempt to defraud some of the more unsavory rulers of this cruel world, the Voidharrow comes to play a role in a move that could transform our heroes forever.

At midnight, an army of ghosts will attack Curston. The city has only one hope: the Knights of the Silver Dragon -- Knights both living and dead. But no one -- not even Zendric -- knows where to find the griffon's lair, the tomb where Knights sleep for eternity. Spies are everywhere and time is running out. Can Moyra, Kellach, and Driskoll locate the hidden crypt before the ghostly battle begins? Key to the Griffon's Lair is ninth in a new series of adventures written specifically for readers ages 8 and up. The series follows the adventures of three children who, through their heroic deeds, become members of the Order of the Knights of the Silver Dragon.

Moyra, Kellach, Driskoll, and Zendric head to ValSages for a fun-filled week at the Lost Grove Inn. But they soon find out the Lost Grove is no ordinary hotel. A ghost haunts the hallways. Inn workers are vanishing. Strange messages appear on the walls, scrawled in dark red ink. Can the Knights get to the bottom of the Lost Grove's curse, before the curse gets to them?

It's Zendric's 500th birthday! But with one bite of birthday cake, Zendric's memory completely vanishes, along with all his powers. The search for an antidote to the poisoned cake leads Moyra, Kellach, and Driskoll to the Wee Jas cemetery. The mummies, ghasts, and ghouls that haunt the place can't scare away the Knights of the Silver Dragon. But are the Knights prepared for what they'll find inside the wizard's tomb?

Come wander the highways and byways of Krynn in the Fifth Age. If you've ever wondered what kender children learn in school, what the dwarves of Thorbardin eat for breakfast, how the people of Solace elect their mayor, this guide is for you. Bertrem of the Order of Aesthetics, keeper (since the disappearance of Astinus) of the Great Library of Palanthas, gathers fact and rumor, tales and gossip from across Krynn to answer your questions. Learn more of the world of Dragonlance, the largest shared-world saga ever created.

On the ancient plains of Krynn arise new perils. The village of Yala-tene is flourishing. Twelve years of peace and plenty have allowed the little settlement to grow into a thriving town. But its peace is threatened—from within by an ambitious priest of the dragon cult, and from without by a savage horde of warriors, bent on conquest. Against this array of evil, Chief Amero and the bronze dragon Duranix strive to hold the fragile threads of civilization together. Best-selling writing team Thompson and Cook return to the world of Dragonlance in the second book of the epic Barbarians trilogy.

The final book in a historical Dragonlance trilogy. On the battle plains of Ansalon, all barbarians must band together. Raiders, nomads, and villagers. Ogres and elves. Dragons of good and evil. These are the forces that have joined battle to decide the fate of the first primitive civilization of Krynn. At the center of this whirlwind, the long-separated siblings Amero and Nianki are reunited. But foes long gone and presumed dead also join together, seeking vengeance and destruction once and for all. Best-selling writing team Thompson and Cook return again to the world of Dragonlance in this sweeping conclusion to the epic Barbarians trilogy.

For the first time ever, the Dragonlance novel that started the entire series, Dragons of Autumn Twilight, has been made available in a format specifically targeted at young readers. The novel has been divided into two volumes, A Rumor of Dragons and Night of the Dragons, that are sized to fit the young reader market. These titles contain brand new cover art and interior art and are the first in a series of young reader titles that will be adapted from the remaining novels in the Dragonlance Chronicles trilogy.

Weapon of the Dark Queen Against a darkened cloud it comes, framed by thunder and lightning, soaring over the ravaged land: the flying citadel, mightiest power in the arsenal of the dragon highlords. In an age of war, an evil wizard learned the secret of creating these castles in the air and sought to use them to gain power over all Krynn. Against him were ranged a red-robed magic-user, a cleric, an ancient warrior, and -- naturally -- a kender. Their battle shook the skies of Krynn.

War can get a fellow killed. The fearless draconians of the War of the Lance have retired from the field of battle to a pleasant valley in the Kharolis Mountains. Well, it would be pleasant, if it weren't for some dwarves, whose irritating feuding prevents the draconians from realizing their greatest hope -- the ability to continue their doomed race. When the dwarves discover a map leading to a fortune buried in the dwarven kingdom of Thorbardin, the draconians are swept up in a feverish race for treasure. Little do both sides realize that they are part of the strange and terrible destiny descending upon Krynn during the Summer of Flame. A desinty that includes the children of Chaos . . . the fire dragons! The Doom Brigade is the first installment in The Chaos War and Kang's Regiment series. The Chaos War series features stories set during the war of the Dragons of Summer Flame, the New York Times best-selling novel co-authored by Margaret Weis.

How far can a hero fall? Far enough to lose his soul? Dhamon Grimwulf, once a Hero of the Heart, has sunk into a bitter life of crime and squalor. Now, as the great dragon overlords of the Fifth Age coldly plot to strengthen their rule and to destroy their enemies, he must somehow find the will to redeem himself. But perhaps it is too late. Downfall marks the return of Dhamon and other characters from author Jean Rabe's bestselling Dragons of a New Age trilogy.

How far can a hero fall? Far enough to lose his soul? Dhamon Grimwulf, once a Hero of the Heart, has sunk into a bitter life of crime and squalor. Now, as the great dragon overlords of Krynn coldly plot to strengthen their rule and destroy their enemies, he must somehow find the will to redeem himself. Along the way, Dhamon discovers some horrible truths: betrayal is worse than death, and there is something more terrifying on Krynn than even a dragon overlord. Concluding the "Dhamon Saga" series of Dragonlance books.

The world of Krynn ever holds new surprises for the unwary, but the revelation that a mortal who dedicated her life first to the One God and then to Chemosh is a god herself goes beyond surprise. For Mina, it goes all the way to her own insanity at the revelation. The gods are in an uproar, for Mina holds the potential to upset the balance of power in heaven. The gods of Darkness and of Light are all eager to claim her as one of their own. But Mina, enigmatic and mysterious as ever, has her own plans -- regardless of what the gods might want and connive at. By Margaret Weis

The Reluctant Knight Returns Becoming a knight has changed the Weasel very little. Galen Pathwarden is still reluctant to adventure, still out to save his own skin at virtually any cost. But when his brother Brithelm vanishes mysteriously, Galen sets aside his better judgement and embarks on a quest that leads under the earth, deep into a conspiracy of darkness, and to the end of his courage. Galen returns to imperiled Solamnia in this exciting sequel to the top-sellling Weasel's Luck, also by Michael Williams, the bard of the Dragonlance saga.

The Icewall Cold, forbidding, remote, it stands like a dim white cloud on the very edge of sight. There Kerrick, an elf from the golden woods of Silvanesti, has been sent, an exile in disgrace. There too, a band of barbarian villagers make their stand against the remnants of an ogre empire that is determined to once again rule the frozen wastes. In the first book of this thrilling trilogy, Douglas Niles takes his readers to a land that most in Krynn have heard of only in legend -- the legend of the Icewall.

The glorious reign of Istar - in its heyday, the city shone as a jewel in the land, reflecting the power and goodness at its heart. But a zealous love of what is right can corrupt even those who seem above such flaws. Twenty years have passed since Beldinas the Kingpriest took the throne, and his is a realm of unsurpassed glory. But evil threatens, so Beldinas must turn to a loyal lieutenant to extinguish the darkness of foul sorcery. Divine Hammer is the second book in the historical Kingpriest trilogy scribed by Chris Pierson.

Defying the fate that claimed his evil predecessor, Raistlin opens the Portal to the Abyss and passes through. With Crysania at his side, he engages the Queen of Darkness in a battle for the ultimate prize-a seat among the gods. At the same time, Caramon and Tasslehoff are transported to the future. There they come to understand the consequences of Raistlin's quest-and Caramon at last realizes the painful sacrifice he must make to prevent his brother's success. Old friends and strange allies come together to aid him, but Caramon must take the last, greatest step alone. The step into the Abyss.

The Age of Light Forests cover Ansalon. Under the legendary Silvanos, the elves of Krynn begin to tame the wilds and raise their crystal cities. But as the Elderwild Kaganos jouneys toward a mystical encounter high in the mountains, he knows that, for his tribe, the woodlands must remain their eternal home. As centuries pass and Dragonwars rage, the tribe of Kaganos battles encroaching humans and the minions of the Dark Queen, aided by a potent lgacy guided by revered pathfinders . . . Until the wild elves stand upon the brink of the deadliest challenge of all -- a challenge that marks a choice between annilhilation and survival. The Lost Histories Series probes the historical roots and epic struggles of the heretofore little-known peoples of Krynn.

Stop, Thief! One spring day Tasslehoff Burrfoot comes to Solace, accidentally pockets a copper bracelet, and (forcibly) makes the acquaintance of Tanis Half-Elven and Flint Fireforge. A simple tale. Except that the fate of the entire race of Dargonesti sea elves hangs in the balance. How does this piece of kender-coveted jewelry lead the companions and a sea elf princess to ally with the phaethons, creatures with wings of flame? The answer lies with a mysterious mage, a broker of souls, who knows the bracelet's secret and has a hideous plan to rule the Black Robes. Wanderlust is the second exciting installment in the Dragonlance saga Meetings Sextet by Steve Winter and Mary Kirchoff, author of Kendermore and Flint, the King.

Secrets of the past. Although Raistlin and Caramon urge him not to go, Sturm Brightblade attends an annual Solamnic ceremony that is interrupted by . . . A stranger, taunting challenge. Clues from the past. Death. Once he accepts a mysterious gauntlet, young Sturm must make a dangerous journey with some curious friends, rescue a fair if querulous maid, defeat a traitor knight, and learn the secret fate of his long-lost father. He must also learn the meaning of honor. The fourth installment in the popular Meetings Sextet tells the story of Sturm Brightblade, the noble Solamnic Knight, in the years before Sturm joined up with the other companions of the best-selling Dragonlance series.

This direct follow-up to the recent best-selling War of Souls trilogy written by Richard A. Knaak (Kaz the Minotaur) deals with the minotaurs, a species with which the author is particularly associated in the minds of Dragonlance fans.

As the War of Souls engulfs Ansalon, the minotaur empire and its ogre allies invade the stricken elven kingdom of Silvanesti. But blinded by his military successes, the minotaur Emperor Hotak ignores ominous signs of trouble within his realm. And from the savage mining camps of the ogres rises an escaped minotaur slave with no ambitions of his own, save survival, a scion of the imperial bloodline whose course of action will push the empire to the brink of anarchy . . . and with it the rest of Krynn. Richard A. Knaak is the New York Times best-selling author of numerous novels and short stories in the world of Dragonlance. Tides of Blood is the second installment in his ongoing Minotaur Wars trilogy, set in the post-War of Souls epoch.

In a tiny mountain village, Nearra and her friends meet a mysterious clairvoyant who’s had a vision of Nearra’s destiny -- and a vision that could destroy them all. The seer predicts the friends will defeat the bandit king terrorizing her village home. When they return victorious, she will reveal how Nearra can recover her identity, once and for all. Desperate to help Nearra, the group strides into battle. But soon the mission turns to disaster. Ancient powers rise before them. Secrets long buried come to light. And none of them will ever be the same. The Dragon Well continues a new series of Dragonlance adventures written specifically for readers ages 10 and up. The series features a new group of young companions who band together for friendship and excitement during the golden age of the Dragonlance world.

Armed with new weapons and a newfound confidence, Nearra and her friends plan to confront the wizard Maddoc. But before they can reach Cairngorn Keep, a skeletal griffin kidnaps Nearra and delivers her directly into the wizard’s hands. As Maddoc prepares the final spell to unleash the Emergence, Davyn and the others struggle to rescue Nearra. But in the confines of Maddoc’s keep, appearances deceive. Friends become enemies. Dark dreams become reality. And naive Nearra may not be as innocent as she seems. Return of the Sorceress continues a new series of Dragonlance adventures written specifically for readers ages 10 and up. The series features a new group of young companions who band together for friendship and excitement during the golden age of the Dragonlance world.