The fantasy gamebook Legends of Mystaris: The Flame of Illean has been upgraded with enhanced graphics and sounds for handhelds running Palm OS 5.0 or later.

More good news: the Pocket PC version has also been upgraded. Many of the images have been reworked and the existing sound effects have been extended and enhanced. As a further option, The Flame of Illean is also available in a desktop version for Windows 95 or later.

If you already own The Flame of Illean, you can enjoy the benefit of these new enhancements very simply and totally free of charge. All you have to do is download the latest version from www.inebooks.com.

Available now is the second in the Legends of Mystaris series: The Lord of Blackskull Keep.

Written by the author of the Goblin Bane inebook, it sets you on the trail of a killer, said by many to be a vampire, that is threatening a peaceful town. To help you achieve your goal, The Lord of Blackskull Keep features four character classes that you can play - Mage, Rogue, Warrior, and Villager - each with their own strengths and skills you can use to confront the trials and dangers that await.

 Download the trial version of The Lord of Blackskull Keep.
 Read more about The Lord of Blackskull Keep gamebook.
 Read more about Goblin Bane.

PDA Buyers Guide are the latest website to review The Flame of Illean.

They said:

"The Flame of Illean relies on twists and turns in the story to capture the gamer’s imagination. Both the writing style and eventful content in this game will hook you for hours. There are lots of still images and icons accompanying the text, many of which are strikingly illustrated and seem about to leap out of the pages."

 Read the PDA Buyers Guide review here.

PDArcade has reviewed The Flame of Illean.

They said:

"I played The Flame of Illean for the first time and found myself enthralled by the game play. I just kept playing and playing until I died. Of course I was always taking the risky choices to see what would happen - that is until I wanted to get further in the game and I really wanted to see what happened next."

 Read the PDArcade review here.

The Flame of Illean Now Released for the Pocket PC.

Originally available only for Palm compatible handhelds, The Flame of Illean is now also offered in a Pocket PC version. One of the most talked-about interactive games of recent times, this is the first fantasy adventure in the Legends of Mystaris series. It offers you an exciting combination of adventure, challenge and fun as the hero (that's you!) defies monsters, demons and mad gods to find a legendary jewel.

Defy Monsters, Demons and Mad Gods to Find a Legendary Jewel.

Interactive E Books today announced the release of The Flame Of Illean, the first interactive fantasy adventure in the Legends of Mystaris series.

Left as an orphan outside the Adventurer's Guild, you are determined to make your mark on the world. Seeking the legendary gemstone called The Flame Of Illean, you journey to the remote mountain fastness of Vulkos, braving Fire Demons and the mad cult of the god Obenor in your quest.

The inspiration for this game comes from the adventure gamebooks that were popular in the 70's and 80's, but the adventures have been taken to the next level - over 1200 pages of text, 130 full colour images and multiple scenarios ranging from the challenging to the almost impossible. This game has a unique atmosphere and depth that will provide hours and hours of entertainment.

The Flame of Illean is available now for Palm and compatible handhelds. More adventures set in the world of Mystaris will follow.