Runelords

I recently started reading the Runelords books and they are really good.  The books are in the same genre as LOTR or Eragon, with mythical creatures and magic, swords and bows, princes and princesses.

In book one, The Sum of All Men, "Young Prince Gaborn Val Orden of Mystarria is traveling in disguise on a journey to ask for the hand of the lovely Princess Iome of Sylvarresta. Armed with his gifts of strength and perception, Prince Gaborn and his warrior bodyguard stop in a local tavern along the way. Immediately, they spot a pair of assassins who have their sights set on Princess Iome's father. As the prince and his bodyguard race to warn the king of this impending danger, they realize that more than the royal family is at risk, the very fate of the Earth is in jeopardy."

From there the adventure continues, but I won't spoil the story for you. :)

The only thing I could complain about these books is that although the story is compelling, the writing could be a bit better and there are times when I'm a little confused about what's going on.  But still, these books are very good.  Runelords is right up there with Eragon; and if you know how much I like Eragon, then you know that's saying a lot.