The Call of the Ancients

by Kim Vermaak

For over a 100 years, the secret of the hidden eggs has been waiting - waiting for a Dragon Mother to call them to life. With a species driven to extinction and only Nadine, a Dragon Whisperer, left with the power to break the egg’s dormancy, life hangs in the balance. But, she is not the only seeker. Can Nadine find the eggs before the king does, or will she die in a ritual to darken a dragon?

The king’s relentless pursuit of power traps Nadine between her sense of duty and finding her true love. Now, Nadine must once again draw on her courage to bring the peace that the Whisperers and the dragons seek. Danger looms from within, and to fulfill her mission, she must conquer her fears and claim her birthright…before the king claims her.

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Published November 1, 2021

About the author

Kim Vermaak always had a pen in her hand. Whether doodling, crafting poems, or writing letters.

Born into an abusive family, Kim's first heroes were her adoptive parents. Through them, she learned the gift of new beginnings.

She also learned a love of reading and how she could be transported to a place where ordinary people could find the courage to rise above insurmountable odds. Through books, she found her courage.

But it was not until South Africa faced its first series of power cuts she found her talent for storytelling. In the dark, with a frightened daughter, she began to create heroes that could tap into their inner strength and win.

Through her love of reading, history and young people, Kim crafts stories that embrace the true purpose of storytelling. Stories are designed to impart wisdom.

But in today's fast-paced society, we often reduce stories to entertainment value. This leaves little room for us to grow and forces us to relive the painful lessons of the past. But this author's passion is to see communities create a legacy that will empower future generations.