A.S.P.E. 8: THE TALKING SKULL

A.S.P.E. 8: DET TALENDE KRANIE – A.S.P.E. 8: THE TALKING SKULL

By Mette Finderup

THERE IS A treasure in a sealed cave system. A priceless gemstone skull that has been missing for many, many years… Now A.S.P.E. is being sent into the caves to find the skull. The children must compete against a group of adult mercenaries to find the treasure. Alin, Silvius, Pilo, and Ene must stick together and use all their wits as they battle terrifying monsters and avoid cunning traps. But they get help from an unexpected source when they stumble upon a dead master thief who has been lying there bored for over 241 years…

A.S.P.E. IS A fast-paced fantasy series for children aged 10–13, filled with magic, friendship, and slightly-too-dangerous adventures.

THE SORCERESS has gathered four orphaned children—Alin, Silvius, Pilo, and Ene—to train them in the classic virtues and shape them into a true adventure group. Alin wields a sword, Silvius struggles to master magic, Pilo sharpens his aim with a bow, and Ene moves silently through shadows, picking locks and secrets alike. One day they may become legendary heroes—but for now, they are still just children, learning to trust one another while being thrown headfirst into perilous quests.

INSPIRED BY TABLETOP role-playing games and illustrated with affectionate nods to classic 1980s sword-and-sorcery fantasy, the A.S.P.E. books combine humor, action, and imagination. Each volume is a self-contained story that can be read independently, making the series easy to enter at any point. With 16 books planned, A.S.P.E. offers an expansive fantasy world that invites both young readers and older fantasy fans to join the adventure. Illustrated in black and white by Christian Guldager.