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Hunter: Warrior of Doridia
When USNR Ensign Jon Hunter is thrown back in time and space to a strange, unknown world, he must struggle to survive. First enslaved, then trained as a Seker, a warrior of this savage land, he is soon embroiled in rebellion. The ancient continent of Doridia is vividly created in all its splendor and savagery. From the exotic Slave Dancers of Rashmalan, to the towering spires of the walled city of Taslea where nubile beauties are displayed and sold at marketplaces, there has never been an adventure quite like Warrior of Doridia. First of a projected series.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 15, 2014
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About the author
Ronald Watkins
22 books11 followersRonald J. Watkins is the author of more than 30 books. He holds a BA in history and an MS in justice studies. Following his university studies, he first worked as a probation officer and presentencing investigator in the Superior Court. He is a former chief administrative law judge and was the assistant director of the Arizona Department of Insurance where he served as the state of Arizona's chief insurance fraud investigator.
His first book, High Crimes and Misdemeanors, was the well received account of the impeachment of Arizona's governor, Evan Mecham. Written just one year after events and based on hundreds of interviews with participants, it remains the definitive account of the last impeachment of an American governor.
His work as a probation officer influenced his early books. In only one capital case did he recommend execution. This led to his second book, Evil Intentions, a gripping account of murder. It was followed a few years later by Against Her Will, the story of the murder of Kelly Tinyes in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York.
The author played an instrumental role in establishing American caselaw to protect the rights of writers under the First Amendment. His struggle to protect his sources as he wrote Birthright, the saga of the Shoen family which founded and owned U-Haul International and of the then unsolved murder of Eva Shoen, received national media attention including an editorial in the Los Angeles Times, an appearance on NBC's PrimeTime! and was the subject of an episode of Under Scrutiny with Jane Wallace. Radio, television and newspapers across the country depicted and praised his steadfast refusal to name names.
In 1993, the United States Court of Appeals [Ninth Circuit] in Shoen v. Shoen, 5 Frd 1289 [9th Cir. 1993] issued a landmark decision on his behalf when the court held for the first time in United State's history that writers of non-fiction books have the same rights under the U.S. Constitution as newspaper reporters and can protect both confidential and non-confidential sources. When he refused to comply with the demands of a second subpoena in 1994 he was again found in contempt of court by a another Federal judge for refusing to disclose sources and this time was ordered imprisoned until he complied. A Federal arrest warrant was issued and U.S. Marshals searched his home looking for him. Twenty minutes prior to surrendering, and in a highly unusual ruling, the Ninth Circuit reversed itself and granted a stay. In Shoen v. Shoen, 48F 3d 412 [9th Cir.1995] the court subsequently ruled in the author's favor, adopting the four point balancing test used in most other Circuits.
These two rulings have been used many times since to spare writers from jail when extending confidentiality to sources and have entered the lexicon of the handful of court cases which safeguard the First Amendment. For his conduct the author was nominated for the 1993 PEN American Newman's Own First Amendment Award.
He is co-author of the Summit Murder Series, beginning with MURDER ON EVEREST. Before that his most recent book was UNKNOWN SEAS: How Vasco da Gama Opened the East, published in the United Kingdom by John Murray Publisher in late 2003. In 2004, he was nominated for The Mountbatten Maritime Prize in the United Kingdom. UNKNOWN SEAS was named 2005 Book of the Year by the Portuguese Tribune. In 2006, the book was released in Portuguese in Brazil and in Czech in the Czech Republic.
In addition to his own works, the author has served as ghost writer, collaborator or editor for more than a dozen other books.
He has previously lived in Portugal and now makes his home in South America.
His first book, High Crimes and Misdemeanors, was the well received account of the impeachment of Arizona's governor, Evan Mecham. Written just one year after events and based on hundreds of interviews with participants, it remains the definitive account of the last impeachment of an American governor.
His work as a probation officer influenced his early books. In only one capital case did he recommend execution. This led to his second book, Evil Intentions, a gripping account of murder. It was followed a few years later by Against Her Will, the story of the murder of Kelly Tinyes in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York.
The author played an instrumental role in establishing American caselaw to protect the rights of writers under the First Amendment. His struggle to protect his sources as he wrote Birthright, the saga of the Shoen family which founded and owned U-Haul International and of the then unsolved murder of Eva Shoen, received national media attention including an editorial in the Los Angeles Times, an appearance on NBC's PrimeTime! and was the subject of an episode of Under Scrutiny with Jane Wallace. Radio, television and newspapers across the country depicted and praised his steadfast refusal to name names.
In 1993, the United States Court of Appeals [Ninth Circuit] in Shoen v. Shoen, 5 Frd 1289 [9th Cir. 1993] issued a landmark decision on his behalf when the court held for the first time in United State's history that writers of non-fiction books have the same rights under the U.S. Constitution as newspaper reporters and can protect both confidential and non-confidential sources. When he refused to comply with the demands of a second subpoena in 1994 he was again found in contempt of court by a another Federal judge for refusing to disclose sources and this time was ordered imprisoned until he complied. A Federal arrest warrant was issued and U.S. Marshals searched his home looking for him. Twenty minutes prior to surrendering, and in a highly unusual ruling, the Ninth Circuit reversed itself and granted a stay. In Shoen v. Shoen, 48F 3d 412 [9th Cir.1995] the court subsequently ruled in the author's favor, adopting the four point balancing test used in most other Circuits.
These two rulings have been used many times since to spare writers from jail when extending confidentiality to sources and have entered the lexicon of the handful of court cases which safeguard the First Amendment. For his conduct the author was nominated for the 1993 PEN American Newman's Own First Amendment Award.
He is co-author of the Summit Murder Series, beginning with MURDER ON EVEREST. Before that his most recent book was UNKNOWN SEAS: How Vasco da Gama Opened the East, published in the United Kingdom by John Murray Publisher in late 2003. In 2004, he was nominated for The Mountbatten Maritime Prize in the United Kingdom. UNKNOWN SEAS was named 2005 Book of the Year by the Portuguese Tribune. In 2006, the book was released in Portuguese in Brazil and in Czech in the Czech Republic.
In addition to his own works, the author has served as ghost writer, collaborator or editor for more than a dozen other books.
He has previously lived in Portugal and now makes his home in South America.
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March 7, 2015
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Hunter: Warrior of Doridia is an interesting and well written adventure sci-fi book.
Reminiscent of John Norman’s Gor series of the 70’s, John Hunter is transported to a new land, a new time and a new life. He must struggle to fit in this new world. A former navy ensign, Hunter awakes naked and in a strange land. Making the best of a bizarre situation, he approaches some travelers and when he awakes yet again he finds himself a bound slave. Being recognized as a free man, Hunter is freed to pursue a life as a warrior or Sekker. Hunter struggles through intense and severe training. Learning to fight with rudimentary tools, Hunter becomes very adept in his new life.
Finding friends along his journey, he finds himself in the center of a rebellion. He is charged with transporting a noble man’s only remaining single free daughter to a safe place. Hunter encounters deceit and violence – and not just from the rebels! He must teach this free haughty woman to play her role as slave girl to ensure her safety and return to her home. Rising in rank, Hunter is a man of honor and skill, Hunter succeeds but not without cost. Although he adapts to his new home quickly, he is still an honorable man and struggles through the themes of bondage, sex, slavery and man dominating women.
Character and plot developments are done quickly and efficiently. It is a quick moving book that leaves one breathless. Well constructed, the reader has no moments of confusion. I look forward to the next in the series.
This is a good book. The writing style is clear and flows smoothly. Dialog is handled very well. I highly recommend it.
The narrator did an excellent job of reading and keeping the intenseness of it flowing.
The production of the audiobook was well done also. I had no issues – everything was clear and concise.
Audiobook provided for review by the narrator.
Hunter: Warrior of Doridia is an interesting and well written adventure sci-fi book.
Reminiscent of John Norman’s Gor series of the 70’s, John Hunter is transported to a new land, a new time and a new life. He must struggle to fit in this new world. A former navy ensign, Hunter awakes naked and in a strange land. Making the best of a bizarre situation, he approaches some travelers and when he awakes yet again he finds himself a bound slave. Being recognized as a free man, Hunter is freed to pursue a life as a warrior or Sekker. Hunter struggles through intense and severe training. Learning to fight with rudimentary tools, Hunter becomes very adept in his new life.
Finding friends along his journey, he finds himself in the center of a rebellion. He is charged with transporting a noble man’s only remaining single free daughter to a safe place. Hunter encounters deceit and violence – and not just from the rebels! He must teach this free haughty woman to play her role as slave girl to ensure her safety and return to her home. Rising in rank, Hunter is a man of honor and skill, Hunter succeeds but not without cost. Although he adapts to his new home quickly, he is still an honorable man and struggles through the themes of bondage, sex, slavery and man dominating women.
Character and plot developments are done quickly and efficiently. It is a quick moving book that leaves one breathless. Well constructed, the reader has no moments of confusion. I look forward to the next in the series.
This is a good book. The writing style is clear and flows smoothly. Dialog is handled very well. I highly recommend it.
The narrator did an excellent job of reading and keeping the intenseness of it flowing.
The production of the audiobook was well done also. I had no issues – everything was clear and concise.
Audiobook provided for review by the narrator.
March 22, 2024
My opinion
It was expected , but not. I enjoy rags to riches stories. The sexism was necessary, but my sisters would not agree. It is here and now just not as open and honest. You can change in the light. Men must be men but what kind is the question.
It was expected , but not. I enjoy rags to riches stories. The sexism was necessary, but my sisters would not agree. It is here and now just not as open and honest. You can change in the light. Men must be men but what kind is the question.
August 10, 2016
Familiar Territory Worth Revisiting
This book is one of those guilty pleasures. It has much to owe to ERB's Mars books and John Norman's Got books, but much less misogynistic. I plan on catching up on the sequels when I'm in the mood for some book candy.
This book is one of those guilty pleasures. It has much to owe to ERB's Mars books and John Norman's Got books, but much less misogynistic. I plan on catching up on the sequels when I'm in the mood for some book candy.
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