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Vassals: Return of the Striders
Taylor Prince, a high school Sophomore, has all the issues one would expect in a young man of this age. He has girlfriend issues, conflicts with several upper class men, and a test in History he's not quite prepared to take. He's also dealing with a few problems that are outside of the norm. Taylor lost his twin brother, Tyrone, to a drive-by shooting - and it seems that everyone in the family is not quite over it - his father was a realtor when the housing bubble burst, and, oh yeah, Taylor's been possessed by a Dragon! There may be a very good reason why his Anger Management is not going as well as hoped, Old world definitions are shattered by new world realizations as the realms of the Dragons, the Seraphi, and the Fae collide with the realm of Humans. This is the Return of the Striders!
327 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2020
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G. Russell Gaynor
25 books109 followersAlso writes under the pen name Reiter.
The World According to Garp was perhaps the first sign to a troubled young man that his life might very well be okay. It was incredibly reassuring to see that a young man from such a deeply interesting background can find his niche in life. G. Russell Gaynor was not nearly as challenged as T. S. Garp but until the revelation of the character, relatively speaking Russell was the weirdest kid on his block. His father, a career United States Navy man, taught him how to stand up to face the most challenging aspects of life including the unknown. His mother, a nurse and a technician for the U.S Geological Survey, taught him how to love and how to understand.
Russell was 5 when he found that people should be responsible for what they say when he had to write a story to back up his claim to his grandmother that he could do better in his sleep than the black and white movie he had watched. He handed two notebook pads to his grandmother who then agreed with his opinion. That was indeed the beginning!
In the beginning, it was mostly stories about super heroes and the stuff of comic books. Then came the works of Alexandre Dumas and the ideal of romantic heroes. Now there was a need to make women swoon and men weep as poetry was discovered and written. Russell was 12 when he went to his first play, which revealed a love for the stage and was 14 when role-playing games filled his head with the adventures of steel and sorcery. This all concluded with the love of the story and its affect on the audience. Although life defies understanding, Russell has set about the challenge of teaching through his stories, in small baby steps, the lessons of love and life he has come to treasure since learning so much through the viewpoints of others.
It will always be the opinion of those who receive art to measure its worth, but to date Russell is working his way to penning his 40th book. That goes along with his score of scripts, (three which have been optioned), two plays, scores of poems and a role-playing game system. This too is only a beginning!
The World According to Garp was perhaps the first sign to a troubled young man that his life might very well be okay. It was incredibly reassuring to see that a young man from such a deeply interesting background can find his niche in life. G. Russell Gaynor was not nearly as challenged as T. S. Garp but until the revelation of the character, relatively speaking Russell was the weirdest kid on his block. His father, a career United States Navy man, taught him how to stand up to face the most challenging aspects of life including the unknown. His mother, a nurse and a technician for the U.S Geological Survey, taught him how to love and how to understand.
Russell was 5 when he found that people should be responsible for what they say when he had to write a story to back up his claim to his grandmother that he could do better in his sleep than the black and white movie he had watched. He handed two notebook pads to his grandmother who then agreed with his opinion. That was indeed the beginning!
In the beginning, it was mostly stories about super heroes and the stuff of comic books. Then came the works of Alexandre Dumas and the ideal of romantic heroes. Now there was a need to make women swoon and men weep as poetry was discovered and written. Russell was 12 when he went to his first play, which revealed a love for the stage and was 14 when role-playing games filled his head with the adventures of steel and sorcery. This all concluded with the love of the story and its affect on the audience. Although life defies understanding, Russell has set about the challenge of teaching through his stories, in small baby steps, the lessons of love and life he has come to treasure since learning so much through the viewpoints of others.
It will always be the opinion of those who receive art to measure its worth, but to date Russell is working his way to penning his 40th book. That goes along with his score of scripts, (three which have been optioned), two plays, scores of poems and a role-playing game system. This too is only a beginning!
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October 29, 2024
An Epic Return to a World of Adventure
This book pulled me into its world from the start! The story of the Striders returning is filled with action, mystery, and well-crafted characters. The plot unfolds with twists that kept me guessing, and the world-building is immersive. If you love fantasy with a strong sense of adventure and intrigue, this book is a thrilling read that won’t disappoint. Can’t wait for the next installment!
This book pulled me into its world from the start! The story of the Striders returning is filled with action, mystery, and well-crafted characters. The plot unfolds with twists that kept me guessing, and the world-building is immersive. If you love fantasy with a strong sense of adventure and intrigue, this book is a thrilling read that won’t disappoint. Can’t wait for the next installment!
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April 8, 2024Definitely not your normal walk through the park. A very much different kind of hero is presented here... and I love to hate him! I find that when I am looking through his eyes, the world is a different place. It's just as awesome... but not nearly as warm and fuzzy.
May 8, 2024
I found myself drawn into the captivating world!
What struck me most about this novel was its seamless blending of contemporary issues with fantastical elements. I was particularly impressed by the depth of emotion and character development throughout the narrative.
What struck me most about this novel was its seamless blending of contemporary issues with fantastical elements. I was particularly impressed by the depth of emotion and character development throughout the narrative.
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