Christian fantasy at its best has finally arrived in "The Hand that Bears the Sword," book two in Emmy award-winning author George Bryan Polivka's The Trophy Chase Trilogy. Readers will thrill as newlyweds Packer and Panna Throme are once again thrust into high adventure. Pirate Scat Wilkins returns with evil intentions for Packer as the Trophy Chase sets sail for the deep waters once again. A new and surprising Hezzan in the Kingdom of Drammun has diabolical designs on not just Packer but on the entire Kingdom of Nearing Vast. And, at home, Panna must await Packer's hopeful return while imprisoned by the lecherous Prince Mather. Will Packer and Panna escape their separate dangers and find happiness in the Kingdom of Nearing Vast....or will the invading Drammune army steal away their future and that of all the people of Packer and Panna's homeland? Book 2 in the Trophy Chase Trilogy

When "The Legend of the Firefish," the first book in the Trophy Chase Trilogy was released in March of 2007, it immediately garnered great reviews and strong sales. Readers were then anxious for the second book in the trilogy, "The Hand that Bears the Sword," released in July. Now, in the eagerly awaited conclusion to the trilogy, author Bryan Polivka spins another compelling tale of pirates, monsters of the deep, and the battle between good and evil. Packer Throme, determined to demonstrate that power comes only from above, leads his people in a war against the dreaded Drammune. The evil Hezzan of Drammun will kill without remorse for the secret of the Firefish...and so will dark forces lurking within Nearing Vast. As army faces army, and navy faces navy, all are drawn inexorably to the source of the epic struggle... the feeding waters of the Firefish within the Achawuk Territory. One final surprise awaits Packer Throme there in the foreboding place where the struggle for the dominion of the world will be settled at last. Book 3 in the Trophy Chase Trilogy About this series: Readers of both fantasy and pirate fiction will love this seafaring series that takes place in the Kingdom of Nearing Vast, including exciting voyages aboard the majestic Trophy Chase as she sails the Vast Sea. Mortal danger, kingdoms at war, encounters with the monstrous Firefish, and true romance are all apart of the tale of the Trophy Chase Trilogy by Emmy Award-winning author, George Bryan Polivka.

"The Legend of the Firefish" is a timeless tale of the pursuit of faith and honor. Packer Throme longs to bring prosperity back to his decaying fishing village by discovering the trade secrets of a notorious pirate who hunts the legendary Firefish and sells the rare meat. Armed with the love of the priest's daughter and a noble purpose, Packer stows away on the ship Trophy Chase bound for sea. But many tests of his faith and his resolve follow. Will belief and vision be enough for the young man to survive? Captivating action, dialogue, and insights into the heroic struggle of faith make this an ideal read for fans of adventure, fantasy, and well-told tales of honor.