Thraxas, the biggest star of comic fantasy in every sense, bounces back with a troublesome case of Elvish fever ... When Thraxas receives a message from an old friend in trouble, he has to act quickly. A terrible crime has been committed on the Elvish Isles, and Thraxas is definitely the right man for the job. The ale there is legendary. When theft turns to murder, however, Thraxas suddenly finds himself in serious demand. The elves have no experience in investigating, and Thraxas is only too happy to help out. And with Thraxas on the case what began as a terrible mess soon turns into a complete nightmare. More information on this book and others can be found on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk