Hastrom City Rising

The Adventures of Letho Ferron #2

by Doug Rickaway

Come along with Letho Ferron on another galaxy spanning adventure in this exciting sequel to the Adventures of Letho Ferron - Book 1. Letho never wanted to be a hero, but fate has a way of guiding even the most reluctant person onto the path of true destiny. In his first adventure, Letho discovers that he has powers beyond any normal man, and makes the unfortunate decision to use them against law enforcement agents, leading to his exile to the bowels of the Fulcrum a deep exploration vessel and the only home that Letho has ever known. Here Letho crossed paths with the Tarsi, a fallen race of green furred, bear-like beings from across the galaxy who have forgotten their former glory and dwell inside the Fulcrum stations as servants. When the Mendraga, an ancient and corrupt alien race attacked the Centennial Fulcrum. Letho was forced to face his fate as he led his new found Tarsi friends in a battle to save Hastrom City.Join Letho on a brand new adventure he journeys to his home planet for the first time along with Deacon Shipke, a cocky pilot and Letho's best friend, a group of loyal Tarsi led by Bayorn and Maka, and Thresha Wheatley, a Mendraga warrior who has fallen in with Letho’s group in what could at best be described as an uneasy alliance.Come along with Letho as he and his cohorts take their first steps on an abandoned, dying world as they explore Letho's home planet for the first time. The classic struggle of good versus evil has begun, between those that want to be free and those consumed with the desire to rule. The battle lines have been drawn, and they run right down the middle of one of the last remaining bastions of human Hastrom City.As always, the cards are stacked against Letho and his intrepid band of comrades, for Abraxas, the oldest and most formidiable of all Mendraga, and his once human-turned-Mendraga acolyte, Alastor, have already claimed Hastrom City for their own, and they're not giving it up without a fight. Will Letho be able to defeat Abraxas, Alastor and their horde of Mendraga, or is all hope lost?

324 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2015

About the author

I have always enjoyed writing, from the silly prompts in the back or our standardized reading and writing tests, all the way up to the scribblings in yellow legal pads that I filled by the dozens in intermediate and high school.

I enjoy reading, writing, movies, video games, and playing music. I am a classically trained double bassist (that's upright bass or bull fiddle for the layperson).

I am honored to have a wonderful family, and enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter.