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Desperate to restore their once majestic place amongst the stars, humanity seizes every planet within reach. Under the control of an aging galactic empire, xenocide is routine. For most, the Akked Galaxy is a grim, hopeless place.
Dispatched to subdue a separatist uprising, a government operative unearths an ancient relic. It somehow knows everything about him, even his darkest secrets. The strange device promises extraordinary power, but can he trust it?
A small group of diverse survivors, both human and alien, are led to a backwater planet by a vague prophecy. It declares they are the only ones capable of stopping the impending apocalypse. Before they can learn more, the peaceful world is thrust into chaos. Can they hold back the menacing darkness?
The four book Dawn Saga intertwines multiple viewpoints into an epic sci-fi tale, exploring human nature, evolution, and the future. If you enjoy Dune, The Expanse, or Ender's Game, you'll love the Dawn Saga!
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The Dawn Saga:
Book 1 - Breakers of the Dawn
Book 2 - Harbingers of the Dawn
Book 3 - Destroyers of the Dawn
Book 4 - Liberators of the Dawn
Dawn Saga Short Stories:
Jaydon - Subscribe to Zachariah's newsletter and receive this short story free!
Desperate to restore their once majestic place amongst the stars, humanity seizes every planet within reach. Under the control of an aging galactic empire, xenocide is routine. For most, the Akked Galaxy is a grim, hopeless place.
Dispatched to subdue a separatist uprising, a government operative unearths an ancient relic. It somehow knows everything about him, even his darkest secrets. The strange device promises extraordinary power, but can he trust it?
A small group of diverse survivors, both human and alien, are led to a backwater planet by a vague prophecy. It declares they are the only ones capable of stopping the impending apocalypse. Before they can learn more, the peaceful world is thrust into chaos. Can they hold back the menacing darkness?
The four book Dawn Saga intertwines multiple viewpoints into an epic sci-fi tale, exploring human nature, evolution, and the future. If you enjoy Dune, The Expanse, or Ender's Game, you'll love the Dawn Saga!
___________
The Dawn Saga:
Book 1 - Breakers of the Dawn
Book 2 - Harbingers of the Dawn
Book 3 - Destroyers of the Dawn
Book 4 - Liberators of the Dawn
Dawn Saga Short Stories:
Jaydon - Subscribe to Zachariah's newsletter and receive this short story free!
1186 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 10, 2019
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Zachariah Wahrer
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Zachariah Wahrer spent the first twelve years of his adult life doing various jobs around the United States, such as eBay salesman, punk rock musician, horse halter craftsman, and rock climbing gym route-setter.
Near the end of 2014, Zachariah moved into a Honda Odyssey with his wife, Sarah, and began traveling the United States and Canada, seeking inspiration and adventure while writing and rock climbing full-time. His first novel, Breakers of the Dawn: Book 1 of the Dawn Saga, was electronically published in December of 2014.
When not deeply immersed in imaginary worlds, Zachariah loves to experience the outdoors as well as read about science, futurology, and trans-humanism. He also enjoys home-brewing and creating digital art to accompany his writing.
Currently, Zachariah lives in Bozeman, Montana.
Zachariah Wahrer spent the first twelve years of his adult life doing various jobs around the United States, such as eBay salesman, punk rock musician, horse halter craftsman, and rock climbing gym route-setter.
Near the end of 2014, Zachariah moved into a Honda Odyssey with his wife, Sarah, and began traveling the United States and Canada, seeking inspiration and adventure while writing and rock climbing full-time. His first novel, Breakers of the Dawn: Book 1 of the Dawn Saga, was electronically published in December of 2014.
When not deeply immersed in imaginary worlds, Zachariah loves to experience the outdoors as well as read about science, futurology, and trans-humanism. He also enjoys home-brewing and creating digital art to accompany his writing.
Currently, Zachariah lives in Bozeman, Montana.
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May 11, 2024
Unfortunately, this saga is more of unfinished draft rather than finished novel.
Characters, places and encounters proceed in one streamlined, linear manner, with little to no connection between the elements, branching of storyline or memorable cliffhangers.
The setting is the only feature which saves this work - worldbuilding is done more or less robustly and extensively.
All the flashy toys of science fiction are here - nanites, hive mind, virtual reality, ion slugs etc, but overall - this good saga lacks deepness.
For example, it was interesting to read about ancient space suit, its origin, history and usage. I think adding more artifacts of this kind, with glimpses into their glorious and mysterious past and life accounts of their owners leaving more questions than answers, would greatly increase deepness and richness of the story.
Instead, and this tendency shows up regularly in the book, it, and other abstract "powers", obscure abilities and outlandish perks, were more often than not used to suddenly aid in peril, quickly handle deadlock or patch up unexpected deliverance!
Linear, shallow and... having great potential. In other words - solid draft for good space opera.
Characters, places and encounters proceed in one streamlined, linear manner, with little to no connection between the elements, branching of storyline or memorable cliffhangers.
The setting is the only feature which saves this work - worldbuilding is done more or less robustly and extensively.
All the flashy toys of science fiction are here - nanites, hive mind, virtual reality, ion slugs etc, but overall - this good saga lacks deepness.
For example, it was interesting to read about ancient space suit, its origin, history and usage. I think adding more artifacts of this kind, with glimpses into their glorious and mysterious past and life accounts of their owners leaving more questions than answers, would greatly increase deepness and richness of the story.
Instead, and this tendency shows up regularly in the book, it, and other abstract "powers", obscure abilities and outlandish perks, were more often than not used to suddenly aid in peril, quickly handle deadlock or patch up unexpected deliverance!
Linear, shallow and... having great potential. In other words - solid draft for good space opera.
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