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Ashes of the Dragon Kindle Edition

by Peter Cruikshank (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Revin is a reliant and tenacious woman, one of the only females who hunts and trades wild dragons. A chance to capture a rare golden dragon sends her on a quest to a small village far to the north—deep into uninhabitable mountains—in the heart of a fierce winter. The village of Awakening’s very existence is a paradox that is only the beginning of surprises that await Revin. A stranger she calls “Blue Eyes” brings up feelings she’s never experienced and a woman, the leader of the village, is oddly familiar though they’ve never met before. The journey becomes more than just the hunt as Revin unravels a conspiracy behind a ceremony, The Gathering, and something called the Time of the Burning. The situation becomes dire when she learns that the ritual may involve her and the golden dragon.
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    94 pages
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    November 15, 2017
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About the Author

Writing has always been in my blood. My love for booksstarted as a preteen when I cut my teeth on Sci-Fi and the passion never leftme--in my heart, I knew I could create novels like that.

At an early age, I was introduced to Robert Heinlein's Stranger in a StrangeLand and was hooked on worlds beyond my own. As a teen I picked up a copy ofLord of the Rings and expanded my love of reading to include Medieval-themedHigh fantasy. By 18, I knew I wanted to be an author. It remained a dream until2012 when I turned my energy to writing full time.

As a Fantasy author, my goal has been to forge complex characters that comealive on the page and to create a fully developed, realistic world that isauthentic. I hope I've accomplished this, and you find this to be true as thisone fan stated, "As intricately woven as Martin's 'Game of Thrones' andmystically enchanting as Rawling's 'Harry Potter', Peter Cruikshank's firstnovel is an amazing read. His style is so clear and the characters so real thatI felt I was reading in living color. It is an encompassing tale of magic, andmajesty, of dragons and adventure, that has a magnetic grip on the reader. Itleft me anxiously awaiting the sequel, a feeling I haven't experienced sinceJean Auel's 'Clan of the Cave Bear.' "

I spend my days now writing under the sunshine of Southern California with mybeautiful and fetching wife, along with an exceedingly talkative cat. And ofcourse, you wouldn't even be reading this if not for my overly assertive andsarcastic Muse, Willow.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077JMJSB9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ il fenorre publishing (November 15, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2123 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 94 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0997824549
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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I’ve always wanted to be an author—the dream of sitting in a coffee shop and spinning tales of adventure, bravery, adversity and grief, love and friendship, overcoming insurmountable odds, and creating the unimaginable. However, as most of us find out, “Life Interruptist” delayed this dream. Over the years, I obtained a Master of Science in Information Systems, and since I tended to get bored easily, I worked in the private and public sectors, academia, and the ministry field. However, this diverse work life provided me with a wealth of experience that has helped me to understand my characters and the way in which they deal with their trials and tribulations that transform their lives. The formidable process of how some characters fail, and others rise above their expectations, mimic my own personal life.

Fantasy is all about creating characters that are believable and surrounding them in the richness of a world that feels authentic. My greatest joy comes from a Reader connecting with my characters and the world I’ve imagined, as this Reader declared in their Review, “Cruikshank has crafted some wonderful characters to fill his well-realised world, with likeable protagonists, deplorable villains and a supporting cast that are full of surprises. I found myself caring about these characters and wanting to know more about them as the story unfolded."

I hope you also can spend time with me and my characters in a world of the unimaginable, but believable.

Read more about Peter Cruikshank and his books at http://PeterCruikshank.com

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Elisa Blaisdell
5.0 out of 5 stars Time of the Burning....
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2019
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A young woman travels up into the mountains, searching for an almost-legendary gold dragon. Her goal is to capture it, bring it down to the lowlands, and sell it as a riding beast. What happens is very different, and surprising. There is far too much mystery in this novella for me to say more, without giving spoilers, but it comes to a very satisfactory conclusion.

The characters in this story are appealing; the setting is vivid and interesting. In spite of being part of a wider sequence--the world of Athule--it completely stands on its own. The plot drew me in, even when I thought it was a simple dragon-hunting adventure; it captivated me when it became much more than that.
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Michele Ivy Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for fantasy lovers
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
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I don't usually read fantasy, but was attracted to this novella. It's a short read (according to Kindle, at my reading speed it took about 1-1/2 hours), but it has just about everything. There's a little romance, a mystery, and a tough woman heroine. There's also a golden dragon, a spirit world, and a secret. The settings are well done and easy to picture, and the plot carried me through to the satisfying ending. I really enjoyed it, and will pick up more fantasy novels in the future.
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BarbieBigelow
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Peter Cruikshank’s books
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2018
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I love Peter Cruikshank’s books. I’ve read the Covenant series and await the next novel. In between, this has been a real treat. Nice background for the series and a lot of information and entertainment in a compact novella. I recommend this and the Covenant series for those who enjoy fantasy, excitement and excellent writing.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars Child-like JOY
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
Mary Lou here writing on my husband's account. It was my intention to take my time reading this book. I had planned a few evenings with dark chocolate and red wine and Ashes of the Dragon. Caught by Revin's personality and quest I was unable to put the book down. After finishing the book I had a child-like joy in my spirit which was similar to what I experienced as a child after a fulfilling day of imaginary fun being a princess or a fairy from Disney's Fantasia. Can hardly wait to read your next book Peter!
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Marlys C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining from the first to the last page
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019
I admit it, I'm a fan of Peter's writing and this novella continues his writing track record of a good read. A golden dragon, a quest by a strong female, and a spirit world pulled me into this well-written story. The only problem was that I couldn't lay the book aside until I had finished reading so that I could discover the details of the secret in the plot.

I recommend this novella and the prior novels Peter has written.
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Daniel A Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Peter Cruikshank weaves a wonderful tale
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2019
I found this Novella to be very enjoyable reading. Ashes of the Dragon is a well written story with excellent character development. Peter is a wonderful story teller and this novella provides some background information for the Dragon-Called book series. If you love medieval fantasy, good story telling, and enjoyable characters, then this is the perfect novella for you.
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booklover
5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD STORY - NICE SUSPENSE
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2019
The story brought me right into the historical period. The suspense of Revin, the other woman and the gathering keep me interested and anxious to discover the secret about it. I like Revin and would like more books with her. Well written and a good read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I look forward to reading them all
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018
Ashes of the Dragon is a short Novella that takes place in the same world as Peter Cruikshank’s Dragon-Called book series. This story is told through the eyes of Revin, a strong and likeable character. Revin’s destiny and new perspective of her world is slowly revealed to her as she makes her journey. It was fun to discover this new aspect of the Dragon-Called world along side her. It opens the door to more stories. I look forward to reading them all.
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