Castle of Deception is the first book in the Bard's Tale series.
Believing his new life as a bard's apprentice will be filled with excitement and adventure, young Kevin is disappointed by his first task to deliver a manuscript to the castle of Count Volmar until the Count's niece is kidnapped by elves.
Books in the Bard's Tale series (based on the popular computer game) in order:
Wrath of the Princes by Aaron Allston, Holly Lisle
Castle of Deception with Josepha Sherman
Fortress of Frost and Fire with Ru Emerson
Prison of Souls with Mark Shepherd
The Chaos Gate by Josepha Sherman
Escape From Roksamur by Mark Shepherd
