{"product_id":"the-wings-of-dragons-book-one-of-the-dragoon-saga-9780989195706","title":"The Wings of Dragons: Book One of the Dragoon Saga","description":"From debut fantasy author Josh VanBrakle comes an epic new trilogy of friendship, betrayal, and explosive magic inspired by Japanese mythology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Lodia's history declares lefthanded people dangerous and devil-spawned. For teenager Iren Saitosan, the kingdom's only known Left, that's meant a life of social isolation. To pass the time and get a little attention, he plays pranks on the residents of Haldessa Castle. They're harmless fun, until one of his stunts almost kills Lodia's charismatic heir to the throne. Now to avoid execution for his crime, Iren must join a covert team and assassinate a bandit lord. It's a suicide mission, and Iren's chances aren't helped when he learns that his new katana contains a dragon's spirit, one with a magic so powerful it can sink continents and transform Iren into a raging beast. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Adding to his problems, someone on Iren's team is plotting treason. When a former ally launches a brutal plan to avenge the Lefts, a vengeance one thousand years in the making, Iren finds himself trapped between competing loyalties. He needs to figure out who - and how - to trust, and the fates of two nations depend on his choice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A fast-paced adventure...led by a compelling cast of characters. Josh VanBrakle keeps the mysteries going.\" - \u003ci\u003eForeWord Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Josh Vanbrakle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arboreal Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/28\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.56d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780989195706\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e IndieFab awards - Silver Medal Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/30\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJosh VanBrakle is an unrepentant lefty who is overjoyed to live in an age when authors can type their stories instead of handwriting them. His love of dragons, magic, and epic fantasy led to a dream of publishing a novel that refused to let itself get pushed aside. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While he has written stories since childhood, Josh is a late-bloomer to professional writing. He first trained in forestry and economics, and in his day job, he works for an environmental non-profit promoting rural land conservation. Originally from Hershey, Chocolatetown USA, Josh now lives in the Catskills region of upstate New York with his wife Christine and their two ill-behaved cats. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e To stay up to date with the latest news about Josh's upcoming titles in The Dragoon Saga, please visit www.joshvanbrakle.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arboreal Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40515213852787,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":14.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_be3476eb-df4e-42e0-9f29-4be871c26e75.jpg?v=1665754399","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-wings-of-dragons-book-one-of-the-dragoon-saga-9780989195706","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}