Dusk Runner

Dark Arrow Trilogy #1

by Mathias G.B. Colwell

In the midst of chaos and darkness, Elliyar and his companions fight a losing battle to defend their homeland, the fallen elven kingdom of Andalaya. They fight against a dangerous alliance of dark elves and human invaders. Arrows loosed from the shadows and violent ambushes characterize his people’s existence. Yet the young elf, Elliyar, can’t help but wonder if this meager resistance is really all that is left for them or if there is something more in store for his people. It is in this war-torn land that an ancient power, a power that was thought lost for centuries, is rediscovered, and a primal evil begins to arise once more. Will Elliyar have the strength and ability within him to protect the ones he loves, especially the beautiful Miri, and shift the course of the war? Dusk Runner is the story of battles and last stands, a tale of love and betrayal. It is the telling of one young elf who comes of age during the dusk of his people’s existence and of his desperate fight for their survival. It is a story of the power of love to inspire and give hope even in the darkest times.

354 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 22, 2015

About the author

Mathias Colwell grew up in far Northern California exploring redwood forests and cloudy beaches. He loves God, his family, and friends. Mathias has been a writer for most of his life, drafting his first stories as young as eight years of age. His desire to write fantasy was inspired by such authors as J.R.R. Tolkien, David Eddings and the late Robert Jordan. He is an avid traveler and all-around adventurer, having visited or lived in 27 countries. His travels have led him around the world to five continents including stays in Siberia, Spain, and Chile, and he attributes many of his passions and goals in life to these experiences. In his free time he enjoys reading, outdoor activities such as soccer, snowboarding and water sports. Mathias has a passion for issues pertaining to social justice and human rights and hopes to influence these areas in the future.

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Reviews

[Veronica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dust Runner is a fantasy novel about a young elf who lives in the beautiful region of Andalaya. He faces an evil that rule over their world and discovers hidden secrets that change his life forever. This intellectual read follows love, tragedy, and innovated wisdom. I enjoyed this novel, I thought it had a good plot and well-developed vocabulary. Also I could definitely picture the characters and empathize with what they were going through. I look forward to reading other books by this author.

[zuzu · Rating 4 out of 5]

This young adult fantasy novel follows a young elf, along with his family and friends, on an incredible journey to protect those he loves and find himself.
With great attention to detail, a fascinating plot, and exciting original characters, Mathias Colwell has shown incredible skill in the subject of writing. I would suggest this book to anyone with a love for fantasy or just books in general, it is truly a great book.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finished, not sure about continuing rest of the series

[Hank Brandtjen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally, a book trilogy that borders on The Lord Of The Rings!