Dune meets Star Wars in this galaxy-crossing Christian sci-fi tale!Dakhar knows his place in life. But the God of his ancestors has a different plan for him.For generations his people have fought an endless battle with the cursed Nephilim, and Dakhar followed in his father’s footsteps and went off to war. All he found there was horror and death. He is unclean, and unworthy of the honor his people want to grant him.But his bravery has won him command of the Royal Guard, and the sacred duty of protecting the King and his family. The King who rules by divine right, and receives council directly from an Angel. Dakhar doesn’t deserve this life, but he will do his duty anyway.Then Tasia, the lovely young Princess he’s honor-bound to protect is kidnapped and whisked offworld. Dakhar will tear apart the galaxy to find her, no matter the cost.Can he find Tasia before it is too late? Will he forgive himself and become the man he’s meant to be?And what orders will the Angel of their people have for a sinner like him?Read Corruption today and find out!
Ann Margaret Lewis began her writing career writing tie-in children’s books and short stories for DC Comics. She then published two editions of Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Alien Species for DelRey/Random House. Moving from licensed publishing, Ann began writing science fiction/fantasy, historical fiction, and Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Her first book, Murder in the Vatican: The Church Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes was the Independent Book Publisher’s Award Winner for 2010 and a finalist for the Catholic Arts and Letters Award. She followed that with another Sherlock Holmes novel entitled The Watson Chronicles: A Sherlock Holmes Novel in Stories.
Her latest book, Warrior of the Kizan, is a space opera. And her work has appeared in the anthologies To Be Men (2019) and Luna (release 2020).
The story revolves around Tasia, the heir to the throne of her world. When she is kidnapped, the warrior Dakhar is sent to rescue her. Tasia ends up on earth where several humans assist her – these scenes were my favorite. I loved the interactions when the young adults she meets discover she is from another world. I only wish there had been a few more scenes between them in the second half of the story. The world that the author created was very unique and well thought out. She included a glossary at the end, which was helpful because I kept getting some of the words confused. There are some wonderful Christian messages within this adventurous story. If you enjoy science fiction novels, this is one to check out. It is the first in a trilogy, and the main characters were quite enjoyable. I’m curious where the series will head next.
A great Space Opera with no aliens, just people before the flood.
I read Brand of Light by Ronie Kendig, which is similar story and supposedly Christian (I didn't find it so), but this novel was Catholic through and through.
Dahkar's character really stands out, although all the characters are well-written.
By the description, it seems to be the same story as Warrior of the Kizan by this author.
I so wanted to like this book, as I finally find another Dune meets Star Wars in this galaxy-crossing Christian sci-fi tale, by a Christian Y.A author. As, this book reminded me of the series of Brian Godawa - Chronicles of the Nephilim, but is set in the future and has space travel.
Sadly, I just couldn’t get into this book. I had to keep pushing myself to read more chapters, as I kind of knew what was going to happen – the princess would be found, the warrior overcome his fears and finally tell the princess, he loves her, the bad guys be transformed. Now, I don’t know why I didn’t like it, I just couldn’t get into it, maybe it was my mood. Anyway, I knew what was going to happen, because when you name your character Saul, he’s going to be saved. Yet, I did love how history, myth and theology could be intertwined into a story set in space. However, this book was sadly a let down for me, but I really hope more people enjoy this book. As, we need more books like this, that are full of virtues and moral ideologies, instead of all the woke stuff of today.
I loved this book. It has some of that 70s- 80s feel - Star Wars, King Arthur, and a bit of that goofy earth kid who was in so many space movies. The pay offs are worth waiting for, it has a good emotional tie up. Yes, it hangs you for the sequel, but you knew that was coming from the title. I Absolutely recommend this book.