Dragons Rising
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Quick Facts Type: Novel |
Overview
In a world where humans are held as slaves by the half-Dragon Drakes and their lifespan is determined by their Master’s temper, Annah and Aerik have lived extraordinary lives.
Aerik has risen from nothing to become a leader of the human resistance, while Annah has discovered powers that no human has ever possessed before – the magic of the Forgesong. With great events in motion throughout the Drake Empire, these former slaves may hold the power to shape their people’s future in ways they had never imagined.
With hope of finding a way to smuggle slaves to freedom, Aerik begs Darendall, the last free human city, for an alliance. But the power struggle within the slave resistance has reached a fragile junction. In order to preserve everything he has worked so hard to build, Aerik must choose between the comfort of the familiar and the slim chance of finding a future.
Annah is running for her life from the Drake frontlines and finds herself without a purpose for the first time in her life. But her Master, Kelkh, knows they can’t keep running forever, but where could he take his ward where she would be safe from persecution and danger? With no other options, Kelkh sets his sights on Darendall, the last place Annah and her magic might be accepted. If they can make it there alive.
About the Author
James Beckingham lives in Australia with his Wife, Catherine, their two boys William and Matthew, their spoiled dog Mocha and their incessantly loud cat, Max. He enjoys reading, playing computer games and watching cheesy Sci-Fi TV shows.
James writes in his increasingly limited spare time, which most days is on his way to and from work. He can be seen on the train most mornings and evenings, tapping away on his laptop as he creates new worlds in his imagination.
SongForge
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Quick Facts Type: Novel |
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The world is ruled by the Drake Empire, a Samurai nation of half-Dragon warriors who hold honour above all things. Warriors are held in the highest regard by the Drakes, with only the ranks of Shogun and Forger believed more honourable then that of a Samurai. The Shogun is the supreme ruler of the Empire and the highest authority in the land. Forgers are a rare breed of Drake artisans, held above their station because of the power that they wield. They alone can manipulate the magic of the Forgesong, using it to create weapons of incredible power. They are also exceptionally rare, with only one or two Forgers born every generation.
Under the rules of the Drake Empire, humans are a second class slave race, considered little more than an expendable resource to the Empire. They’re used for all the difficult, dangerous or distasteful work, and sometimes for the amusement of the Drake Samurai. SongForge follows the story of two very different human slaves whose lives are somehow linked by destiny.
Annah is bought from the slave blocks by Kelkh Ironbound, an unwilling yet brilliant Drake Forger. Annah is given responsibility for looking after Kelkh's home and grounds, and is slowly brought into Kelkh Forge to see the power that he wields. But with the arrival of Kelkh's long time friend Ishkal, Annah suddenly learns more than she ever bargained for.
Aerik is an average slave, no different to the hundreds of other humans who work in the fields for the Drakes. With his brother recently married, Aerik also discovers that he is also about to be an uncle. It’s the happiest any slave could expect to be in all the limited days of his life, when a single sudden act snatches it all away. Aerik's life is thrown into complete chaos as he is forced to fight for his life and the future of his entire race.
Nu Runner
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Quick Facts Type: Novel |
Overview
Have you ever sat down to watch your favorite movie and wished you could forget you’d ever seen it, just so you could experience seeing it for the first time again? The scientists at NewComm Technology did and they created a neural controller to do just that – the “NuRunner” Neural Monitor.
But an invention that tinkers with the workings of the brain is not something to be taken lightly. The potential for neural damage or memory loss is minuscule, but ever present. Knowing the risks that have been tested for in the genuine article, a person would have to be insane to use a black market knock-off, reverse engineered from the real thing. Why would they risk hurting themselves for the thrill of something already experienced?
Perhaps if I ever remember who I am, I might be able to answer that question.
In the five minutes since I woke up, I’ve seen one man murdered and those same hired guns come hunting for me. So here I am, on the run with no idea who I am, what I’ve done or what these killers want from me. Somehow I need to stay alive and try to find out what is going on before living is no longer a problem.
I don’t even know what my name is …
