This is a follow up to the Iron Tower trilogy (Dark Tide, Shadows of Doom, & Darkest Day) but can stand alone well. BETTER THAN LORD OF THE RINGS. Has little people (Warrows) with a great culture and plot. Character and values are AWESOME. Clean (no romantic adult content or bad words). Magic is limited to use of swords and such ; no sorcery or such (but don't not read it because of that - that fact adds to the story) . The best kept secret of this genre.