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Dragon Eye
Of Slings and Feeling Vexed
When Vern joins Conquistadors in the new world, he didn’t know they expected him to take on Quetzalcoatl. Still, something had to be done to stop human sacrifices to the ancient “god,” and what’s a dragon for? Too bad Vern was undersized, underpowered, and lacking his native magic and fire. (Thanks a lot, St. George!)
But what Vern lacks in natural weaponry, he makes up for in imagination and in an unexpected ally – Quetzalcoatl himself, who genuinely wants to do the right thing. So how can an Aztec creature and an undersized dragon convince a nation that their god has been legitimately defeated?
But what Vern lacks in natural weaponry, he makes up for in imagination and in an unexpected ally – Quetzalcoatl himself, who genuinely wants to do the right thing. So how can an Aztec creature and an undersized dragon convince a nation that their god has been legitimately defeated?
18 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2021
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Karina Lumbert Fabian
97 books107 followersKarina Fabian is a science fiction and fantasy writers, author of 16 novels, three anthologies, a devotional and many stories and articles. Her latest science fiction novel, Discovery, features religious sisters in space, and she’s working on rebooting her DragonEye series, which stars a snarky dragon working under the direction of the Church. She teaches writing and is an active member of the Catholic Writers Guild. http://fabianspace.com
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June 6, 2021
This is the eighteenth book or story I have read by Karina Fabian. Most of them in the last 8 months. I love her style, her sense of humour, and the variety of stories she writes. This is a standalone piece set in the DragonEye PI series, a short story, and Fabian has announced she will release a few of these this year, then compile them into an anthology for print. But I could not wait for that to happen and will pick them each up and read them as they release. I picked this up and devoured it the day I found out about it. I read it over a mug of coffee, and then listened to it, using adaptive technology. I have encountered Vern previously in anthologies and in other novel to date and have plans to finish what has previously been published. But this new story was a lot of fun.
For those who are not familiar with the DragonEye PI series, Vern is a Faerie dragon currently stuck on our side of the barrier. He is a Private Investigator he fights crimes both human and Fairy. And he is working off a dept and works for the Faerie Catholic Church. He is nowhere near the dragon he was, in size or power because of a run in with Saint George. The description of this volume is:
“When Vern joins Conquistadors in the new world, he didn’t know they expected him to take on Quetzalcoatl. Still, something had to be done to stop human sacrifices to the ancient “god,” and what’s a dragon for? Too bad Vern was undersized, underpowered, and lacking his native magic and fire. (Thanks a lot, St. George!)”
The story begins thus:
“Quetzalcoatl looked me over, and his head crest flattened in his equivalent of a smirk. “At least they didn’t send Saint George after me.”
That hurt. Once upon a time, dragons like me commanded fear and awe, even among the empyrie like the one currently treating me to his mocking sympathy. No, when we dragons traveled together, we darkened the sky, and the movement of our wings against the air announced us like thunder before the approaching storm. Singly, any one of us was a match for even the most powerful of magical beings, and we were sought after for our wisdom, which we granted… if you were brave and interesting enough. We were the Eighth Day Creation, made by God Himself after he’d had a good long rest and was feeling jaunty.”
But before going further I need to reshare the Author’s note from the beginning of the volume:
“Author’s Note: “Empyrum” (Plural: Empyrie) is the term Faerie use for natural creatures with godlike powers who thrive on worship.”
And you might wonder why that is important? Well because Vern recognizes his adversary and even in his reduced capacity, Quetzalcoatl recognises Vern. Together they decide to stage a little fight, something along the lines of a WWE match but with god like creatures and the souls of many hanging in the balance. Throw in a bit of David and Goliath with a twist or should we say pit, and you have one immensely entertaining story.
Another great story in the Vern Verse and excellent offering from the Fabian Space. A great little read. Excellent for fans of the series, or someone wanting a sampling. A great short story.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2021 Catholic Reading Plan!
For those who are not familiar with the DragonEye PI series, Vern is a Faerie dragon currently stuck on our side of the barrier. He is a Private Investigator he fights crimes both human and Fairy. And he is working off a dept and works for the Faerie Catholic Church. He is nowhere near the dragon he was, in size or power because of a run in with Saint George. The description of this volume is:
“When Vern joins Conquistadors in the new world, he didn’t know they expected him to take on Quetzalcoatl. Still, something had to be done to stop human sacrifices to the ancient “god,” and what’s a dragon for? Too bad Vern was undersized, underpowered, and lacking his native magic and fire. (Thanks a lot, St. George!)”
The story begins thus:
“Quetzalcoatl looked me over, and his head crest flattened in his equivalent of a smirk. “At least they didn’t send Saint George after me.”
That hurt. Once upon a time, dragons like me commanded fear and awe, even among the empyrie like the one currently treating me to his mocking sympathy. No, when we dragons traveled together, we darkened the sky, and the movement of our wings against the air announced us like thunder before the approaching storm. Singly, any one of us was a match for even the most powerful of magical beings, and we were sought after for our wisdom, which we granted… if you were brave and interesting enough. We were the Eighth Day Creation, made by God Himself after he’d had a good long rest and was feeling jaunty.”
But before going further I need to reshare the Author’s note from the beginning of the volume:
“Author’s Note: “Empyrum” (Plural: Empyrie) is the term Faerie use for natural creatures with godlike powers who thrive on worship.”
And you might wonder why that is important? Well because Vern recognizes his adversary and even in his reduced capacity, Quetzalcoatl recognises Vern. Together they decide to stage a little fight, something along the lines of a WWE match but with god like creatures and the souls of many hanging in the balance. Throw in a bit of David and Goliath with a twist or should we say pit, and you have one immensely entertaining story.
Another great story in the Vern Verse and excellent offering from the Fabian Space. A great little read. Excellent for fans of the series, or someone wanting a sampling. A great short story.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2021 Catholic Reading Plan!
June 14, 2021
Gosh I love Vern. A very fun short story.
July 12, 2021
Short but great Vern story.
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