Born to Lead. Bred to Dominate. Trained to Kill. Destined to Save. Follow the adventures of the most ruthless warriors in the galaxy as they discover their humanity.
Jori and Terkeshi have been raised to follow a strict warrior code that is reminiscent of the samurai but warped into something more sinister. One brother questions this path while the other believes he must follow their father’s bloodthirsty footsteps. Can their encounter with a supposedly enlightened galactic organization save their humanity and inspire them to join the fight against a more menacing foe?
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StarFire Dragons: Book 1
Blast off with the first book of an epic sci-fi space opera adventure reminiscent of Star Trek! (But darker and works on its own terms.)
Hostilities ignite when a disgraced starship commander risks his career and crew by rescuing two young enemy warriors with dangerous secrets. Join Commander Hapker on an explosive journey as he contends with not only his skilled young charges, but also unsavory bounty hunters with hidden agendas, violent passengers who will do whatever it takes to get their way, and a prejudiced crew seeking revenge.
The villains will make you cringe and the heroes will make you cheer, but it’s not always easy to tell which is which. The struggle between what is right and what is necessary intensifies as every option threatens to trigger a cosmic war.
“A thoughtful novel that owes a debt to Star Trek but works on its own terms.” -Kirkus Reviews
Dragon Emperor: Book 2
Jori and Commander Hapker’s roles are reversed as the Dragon Emperor leads a planetary battle and takes prisoners. With a device that can be converted into a planet-killing weapon now in his grasp, he strives to regain the supremacy lost by his father. One thing threatens it all—his ten-year-old son.
Though young, Jori promises to be the greatest Dragon Warrior in history. His only weakness is his sentiment. As the emperor’s dream of dominance comes closer to fruition, Jori’s struggle between morality and familial duty threatens the course of many lives, including his own.
Dragon’s Fall: Book 3
The Dragon Emperor must reclaim the supremacy of his grandfather and destroy his enemies. After being betrayed by someone close to him, he calls upon a fanatical cybernetic race to complete the construction of a planet-killing weapon.
Prince Terkeshi’s burden of living up to his birthright is compounded by the loss of his little brother and his father’s escalating madness. He submits to cybernetic enhancements only to find there’s a cost that threatens his humanity. Will he live up to his father’s lofty expectations by becoming a merciless warrior or will he fight to go down another path?
Isle of Hogs: Book 3.5 Novella
After escaping the madness of his father, Prince Terkeshi must adjust to his new life as a farmer. The worst part isn’t the smelly livestock or the lack of respect that comes with being a mere peasant, but the ghastly injuries that have diminished his fighting ability. When cyber-pirates kidnap people from his village, can the once-promising warrior overcome his disabilities and fight to save his new friends?
This novella can be read after Dragon’s Fall: Book Three or Warrior Outcast: Book Four of the Dragon Spawn Chronicles Series.
Warrior Outcast: Book 4
After escaping his abusive father, the young warrior, Prince Jori, finds himself on a military spaceship belonging to his old enemies. His only allies are Commander J.D. Hapker and a new friend with an insidious agenda. As the ship’s crew suffers a series of mysterious deaths, Jori must prove his allegiance and expose the real enemy.
Orphaned Warrior: Book 5
When riots between augmented humans and the people who hate them break out on a space station, Jori sides with the wrong people and finds himself a prisoner of a ruthless cyber soldier bent on destroying humanity. Can he outsmart this enhanced being’s super-strength, endless cunning, and almost magical power of perception?
Fated Warriors: Book 6
How far will Commander J.D. Hapker go to get Jori back?
Will Prince Terkeshi ever be free of his warmongering father?
Can Jori, who is lost in so many ways, find his way?
Three heroes are caught in the throes of a MEGA uprising. They’re each on a separate journey fighting different battles against augmented humans, but perhaps fate can bring them together.
Spire Wilderness: A Novella
A spacefaring traveler contending with the wilderness. A son challenging a father. And human decency battling against government policy.
When young J.D. Hapker meets an intriguing girl from offworld, he gets caught in a political struggle that puts her in danger and pits him against his father’s ambitions. The only way to help her is to hide out in the Spire Wilderness. Will his outdoor experience save them, or will their hostile human predators catch up?
This novella can be read after StarFire Dragons: Book One of the Dragon Spawn Chronicles Series.
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Fantasy/Sci-Fi Author Dawn Ross 