by Brian Jakes I love Brian Jake is great . Such detail in his characters his passion for their goals. I have this in hardcover I have lots of his works I really think he's the in a cold stone for fortress a stout are Weezer bad Ray holds dozens of innocent creatures as slaves part of his scheme to build an empire where he will rule as unquestionable tyrant. among those slaves is a mouse named Martin who has a warrior heart and a burning desire for freedom freedom not only for his self but for all the bed ragged victims. there is no risk he will not take no for all the bearing victims he will not fight to the end the Stout's evil rain and in the process again regain the service father look the warrior the sword that veterans stole from Martin when he was but a lad. an excellent adventure with the enlightened conscious brilliantly camp complex. with virant and distinct animal characters jocks classically inspired plot weaving a cheese veracity Publisher Weekly. not since Ronald Dahl had children filled themselves so compulsively The Times UK