MILFORD, Ohio, Nov. 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scott Van De Grift will capture readers' imagination with the release of SilverWings, the author's newest fantasy novel published through Xlibris. A dramatic, elaborate plot running along the vein of the Arthurian legend, SilverWings unfolds an epic adventure that begins with a search for a lost sword that belongs to the rightful king.

Centuries after the first great human king, Alexander SilverWings, had brought about the end of the racial wars and united humans and their causes under one kingdom, the humans are again in anarchy. Alexander's last descendant, Samson SilverWings III failed to return from a hunting expedition, losing the King's Sword, SilverWings, in the process. Without an heir and without the sword, the leaderless kingdom engaged in violent rivalries for the throne. Powerful, wealthy families vied aggressively for the kingship, assassinating rivals to advance their campaigns.

Finally, the Woolridge family came into power, putting an end to the killings. The current king, Christopher Woolridge II, poured his passion into racial history, to discover the story of the SilverWings and an amulet Samson III had given to his favored wench. Strongly believing that finding these lost treasures will seal his family's authority to the throne, Christopher organizes a widespread hunt. In SilverWings, the interesting outcomes of Christopher's search unfold an epic adventure that will hook readers in with every fantastical twist. For more information on this book, interested parties can log on to www.Xlibris.com.

                  SilverWings * by Scott Van De Grift
                          The Sword of Kings
                  Publication Date: October 18, 2009
         Trade Paperback; $19.99; 318 pages; 978-1-4415-9056-5
         Trade Hardback; $29.99; 318 pages; 978-1-4415-9057-2

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