AN IMMORTAL MONSTER SEARCHING FOR A WAY TO DIE, AND THE LITTLE GIRL WHO GIVES HIM REASON TO LIVE... A massive and frightful creature escapes from the mythical Nerikan prison and becomes the unlikely protector of a courageous young girl. He is traveling the world fleeing an army that wants to put him back into chains, while she is simply searching for a place called home. Together they form an unlikely bond that leads them to destinies neither could ever have imagined. An ode to timeless fantasy stories of long ago ODE: The Scion of Nerikan is an adventure that redefines family and friendship on an epic scale. "Sweitzer's delightful novel truly engages the senses, brimming with details ...The author takes readers across the expanse of the richly imagined Eisen...No journey, however, is more fulfilling than the emotional one at this story's core... Indelible characters carry this epic, heartfelt, and magic-infused tale." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The old stories were true! Ancient tales speak of the fabled Nerikan Prison where fearful creatures were once locked away. These were thought to be simply fantastic stories, but centuries later the lost prison has been found and its last living captive has escaped! A massive and hateful beast has been unleashed unto the world and is once again rampaging towns and hillsides. What it seeks, no one knows; but what it finds is a little girl who is not afraid . And the bold child has one simple request of the monster: to help her find her home. An ode to timeless fantasy stories of long ago The Scion of Nerikan is an adventure that redefines family and friendship on an epic scale. Richard Sweitzer is an award-winning author, voice actor, morning radio host, and comedy writer for a world famous comedian. He received his Master of Arts degree in English/Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to that he studied English Literature and Creative Writing at UW-Stevens Point, winning several scholarly awards while graduating summa cum laude. When he is not writing, he hosts a popular morning radio show in central Wisconsin. His decades-long tenure in radio has earned him numerous broadcast awards and significant recognition for his public service.