Richard Wiggins: 4 books

For three hundred years man has held the sword used by elves to wage a devastating war against them. Now Lythael’s high priest, Cosis, must return it to the elves so its true destiny can be determined. His only aid will come from a scout, a man, Evals, who has secrets and destinies of his own. Even the gods don’t know what the truth is.

When civilization ends in a single day with his family on the east coast him on the west coast, Riley Thomas, leaves everything behind and begins his search for them because he knows his wife will need him and will expect nothing less. Heavily armed, Riley begins his journey as devastating earthquakes...

Apprentice thief Lontel has stolen more than most master thieves in the guild but still the guildmaster won’t promote him. Desperate to prove himself, he decides to kidnap the guild’s latest acquisition, an elf maiden, by telling her he is going to help her reach Shangri-la. When caught he must make good on his lie or die. Surviving the adventure will require all of his skills and more.

A freak storm appears out of nowhere and drives a group of friends into a cave that wasn't previously there. Transported to a strange world, the business of the day isn't Wall Street or high finance but staying alive in a land unlike any they have ever known. Unfortunately, not everyone is a fast learner or even fast.