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The Presence of Shadows: Book 1 The Chronicles of Kings and Dragons Series
This is the first book in the Chronicles of Kings and Dragons series and the series is meant to be read in order. In the land of Flasha Mura, a teenaged Gisbon boy is plagued by a monster he can't see. No one knows what this beast is, but its ferocious appetite threatens to consume Brehane and his father's herd, effectively ending his future before it has a chance to begin. He wants to face this menace on his own, but he knows he needs help. Who will he trust? A new friend sent to protect him, or Melek, the God he believes in and thought he trusted. Will he let go of his dream so that he can find it? Brehane's uncle brings history alive as he recounts the dramatic lives of the kings and dragons of Yisra'el. In the histories wars are lost and won, trolls taunt, evil relentlessly pursues, dragons speak, friendships are forged, fear grips hearts, kings become sorcerers, love is found, and miracles happen.
344 pages, Paperback
First published February 28, 2014
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August 26, 2014
Get ready to let your imagination soar and learn real Biblical history at the same time.
As though Brehane, a young Gisbon boy on the verge of becoming a man, doesn't have enough on his plate dealing with work, bullies and trying to impress the girl of his dreams, he is tormented by a beast he can't even see.
Fortunately his uncle is a great storyteller and provides some much needed entertainment for Brehane in the form of recounting Biblical history night after night. He tells of Hannah and Samuel, Saul and Jonathan, David and Goliath.
But these stories of familiar Biblical characters are told in a way that will surprise and delight you. Be prepared to meet dragons, trolls and sorcerers in this story within a story and never again forget the history of the prophets, priests and kings of Israel.
I enjoyed stretching my imagination as I read about the land of Flasha Mura and being introduced to fun new words like jambo, kika and spronket. I look forward to reading the next book.
As though Brehane, a young Gisbon boy on the verge of becoming a man, doesn't have enough on his plate dealing with work, bullies and trying to impress the girl of his dreams, he is tormented by a beast he can't even see.
Fortunately his uncle is a great storyteller and provides some much needed entertainment for Brehane in the form of recounting Biblical history night after night. He tells of Hannah and Samuel, Saul and Jonathan, David and Goliath.
But these stories of familiar Biblical characters are told in a way that will surprise and delight you. Be prepared to meet dragons, trolls and sorcerers in this story within a story and never again forget the history of the prophets, priests and kings of Israel.
I enjoyed stretching my imagination as I read about the land of Flasha Mura and being introduced to fun new words like jambo, kika and spronket. I look forward to reading the next book.
February 10, 2015
This book is the first in The Chronicles of Kings and Dragons. Delve into the life of Breanne, a teenaged Gibson. Everyday with his fathers herd is an adventure and often dangerous.
Learn Old Testament History with Brehane and his sister as their Uncle draws them into the history.
Learn Old Testament History with Brehane and his sister as their Uncle draws them into the history.
December 9, 2016
Creative world-building, lively characters and a strong lesson in trusting God to fight your battles. Kara masterfully re-awakens youthful imaginations.
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