Sauron awakens to learn that he is not the only prisoner in Mandos. An unholy alliance allows the former lord of Mordor to gains access to powers that places Valinor and the modern world on a collision course whilst trapping the Valar in a another dimension.

A novel that follows the complex pathways of The Lord of the Rings, sometimes introducing new characters , fleshing out existing characters and events and attempting to answer the all-important question, 'What happened next' With humble gratitude to the Master, J R R Tolkien.

"It's all just a game, and I always win." Orochimaru. Sasori. Deidara. Prequel to Aces & Eights and Zero Hour. No pairings.

A complete many chaptered tale. Bilbo Baggins faces his 98th year with a local adventure that leads to his eventual selection and adoption of an heir.