Fly
The word hummed through him like a song... The sky, it called to him.

On a far-distant planet known as Zada, the animals of Earth have found a safe haven, free to continue their evolution without interference. Until now.

For Renard, a young fox, life has not been easy. Born the runt of his litter, he was the least likely to survive to adulthood, much less become a hero of his people. He was separated from his family by a freak accident: left cold, alone, and near death. He might have died that day, should have died, but a stroke of luck saved him. Renard was found, and adopted, by Yoshi: an aged raccoon-dog who could give the young fox the tools he needed to survive. Yoshi was a trained master in the art of self-defense, and looking for a promising pupil...

Armed with this knowledge, Renard set out on a journey, hoping to discover his purpose, and to test his skills. Along the way, he met many fantastic creatures and forged lifelong friendships.

Renard and his friends would later stumble upon a message, one that would change their lives. They learned that an invading force had set its sights on Zada: a race of conquerors known as the Verans. Zada, with its abundant natural resources, was their next target.

The young Zadans faced a truly Herculean task: unite their people and drive off the invasion. Failure would mean total annihilation: the extinction of their people and the enslavement of their home. They knew they could not fail.

"The Verans showed us how weak we are, divided. And the Falcons showed us how strong we are, united. We cannot ever forget these lessons."

Join Clara, the first Griffin Chronicler, as she journeys across Zada to visit each of the dragon tribes. She is tasked with collecting one story from each of them. Her journey will take her from her home on the plains, to the misty peaks of the cloud dragons, to the frozen oceans that the polar dragons call home. Maybe she will even be able to find the elusive storm dragons!

Cover design by Michele Smith, Fat Chuck Design Company

fatchuckdesignco.com

I am a lifetime book lover, especially fantasy and sci-fi, but I also enjoy mysteries and techno-thrillers. I am educated in marine biology and environmental science. I have a SCUBA certification, but diving gives me horrible anxiety, so I stick to snorkeling. I love being out in nature: hiking and bird-watching. When I'm not reading, I play video games. My favorites are RPGs and adventure games. Fun fact about me: I study Kyokushin karate!