Ernest Velon 
The Troyuan Chronicles 
Book Nine

Only one outstanding man finds himself pursuing the impossible. He suffers a variety of intense crimes no ne can fathom. Ranging from hunting a criminal genius, outsmarting the murderous designs of corporate animals, to exposing psychic monsters from demons of ages past, and combating the gruesome horror unleashed on a planet of the innocent. Such challenges may stymie and abuse the hero, but Alack Troyus overcomes the mental tortures, which would kill any other of his profession. Through all the painful trials it only enhances his strength, buttressing his fortitude, and forging a better man.