“What would your Dungeons and Dragons campaign look like if the DM let you choose a squad of U.S. Marines for your characters? Most DMs know better, but Klecha and Buckell have shown us how that adventure might go. Spoiler alert: It will be fun, action-packed, occasionally gritty, and full of jokes for Geeks and Marines alike.”
—Jim C. Hines, author of Terminal Alliance
“Tobias S. Buckell and Dave Klecha have crafted a portal fantasy that gleefully asks, ‘What if we sent in the Marines?’ Equal parts grounded and tongue-in-cheek, this swiftly moving military adventure will fit in perfectly before your next D&D campaign.”
—Samantha Mills, author of The Wings Upon Her Back
“A story stitched from the greatest late-night dorm room debates. Who would win: Black Hawks versus dragons? Marines versus trolls? All the magic of Tolkien arrayed against the 21st-century American war machine?”
—Brian Staveley, author of The Empire’s Ruin
“As a lifelong fan of both nerdy pursuits and action movies, The Runes of Engagement is exactly what I didn’t know I needed! The Marines are a fun mix of jarhead and scholar (sometimes both in one), and the various characters they encounter—an artsy troll, a mysterious ranger, a suspiciously helpful child who attracts danger—are absolutely the kind of characters I hope to encounter every time I play D&D!”
—Rachel Copeland, Boswell Book Company
“The Runes of Engagement is a fun read. Picture Call of Duty meets World of Warcraft with just a touch of comparative mythology for seasoning.”
—Michael Mammay, author of the Planetside series