Author of
A Hero Dreams
"Ristau's writing is dramatic and poetic . . . The work invites examination of universal themes . . . In the classic tradition of heroic adventures, Ristau richly textures the story with obstacles of sibling rivalry, peer pressure, and bullying, while paving the way for thematic explorations of good vs evil, love and hate, honor, guilt, and forgiveness."
–Foreword Clarion Reviews
"In A Hero Dreams, the profoundly moving first installment of Mark Ristau's Hero's Path series, a young boy navigates a path of loneliness, fear, and violent confrontation . . ."
–Foreword Clarion Reviews