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The Gravity Engine
Because of his unique heritage, Prince Michael has the opportunity to find out what's happening in the silent European Heavens. He discovers wonder, beauty and a love he thought was lost forever - as well as a threat that could lead to the fall of his home in Asia.
A short digital release that links ‘Journey to Wudang’ and ‘Dark Serpent’, although it can also be read separately from the series.
A short digital release that links ‘Journey to Wudang’ and ‘Dark Serpent’, although it can also be read separately from the series.
71 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2014
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Kylie Chan
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Kylie Chan married a Hong Kong national in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in Eastern China, lived in Australia for ten years, then moved to Hong Kong for ten years and during that time learnt a great deal about Chinese culture and came to appreciate the customs and way of life.
In 2003 she closed down her successful IT consultancy company in Hong Kong and moved back to Australia. She decided to use her knowledge of Chinese mythology, culture, and martial arts to weave a story that would appeal to a wide audience.
Since returning to Australia, Kylie has studied Kung Fu (Wing Chun and Southern Chow Clan styles) as well as Tai Chi and is now a senior belt in both forms. She has also made an intensive study of Buddhist and Taoist philosophy and has brought all of these together into her storytelling.
Kylie is a mother of two who lives in Queensland's Gold Coast. She is the best-selling author of the Dark Heavens and Journey to Wudang trilogies, which tell the story of Emma, an ordinary Australian woman thrown into the world of Chinese Gods, martial arts, and magic. Emma must deal with a bewildering variety of Chinese mythological creatures from dragons to the Monkey King as she learns martial arts from her employer John Chen, who is really the God of Martial Arts, Xuan Wu.
Kylie Chan married a Hong Kong national in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in Eastern China, lived in Australia for ten years, then moved to Hong Kong for ten years and during that time learnt a great deal about Chinese culture and came to appreciate the customs and way of life.
In 2003 she closed down her successful IT consultancy company in Hong Kong and moved back to Australia. She decided to use her knowledge of Chinese mythology, culture, and martial arts to weave a story that would appeal to a wide audience.
Since returning to Australia, Kylie has studied Kung Fu (Wing Chun and Southern Chow Clan styles) as well as Tai Chi and is now a senior belt in both forms. She has also made an intensive study of Buddhist and Taoist philosophy and has brought all of these together into her storytelling.
Kylie is a mother of two who lives in Queensland's Gold Coast. She is the best-selling author of the Dark Heavens and Journey to Wudang trilogies, which tell the story of Emma, an ordinary Australian woman thrown into the world of Chinese Gods, martial arts, and magic. Emma must deal with a bewildering variety of Chinese mythological creatures from dragons to the Monkey King as she learns martial arts from her employer John Chen, who is really the God of Martial Arts, Xuan Wu.
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December 15, 2015
Probably would've got more out of this if I'd read the author's full-length novels first. But there are several of them, and they're at least 500 pages each, so that's a bit daunting ;-)
Beautiful descriptions of the silver-and-glass city in the European Heavens.
Beautiful descriptions of the silver-and-glass city in the European Heavens.
March 23, 2025
Felt a bit rushed and at sometimes confusing.
January 3, 2017
A wonderful, fun side story focusing on Michael.
April 11, 2014
This story is a really quick read and is just one of those linking novels to the main series. I had forgotten who Clarissa was at the start so I had to remember her and Michael's story. A good read for fans of this series to tide one over til the next biggie. Story mainly about demons an European heavens.
August 10, 2014
Was so short, nothing exciting.
September 25, 2014
I teared up at the end. Such a beautiful story.
January 27, 2016
I love these short side stories !
April 15, 2017
It's lots of fun!
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