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The Third Dragon War: Fire Awakens
Nothing could prepare the world for the Fire that is the Third Dragon War...
Something sweeps over the Chicago skyline. Something ominous. Something violent.
Something Big.
Jamar Jackson is trying to make his delivery deadlines over the Illinois Interstate when he’s caught in a destructive fire devouring its way towards the Windy City.
Just barely making it out alive, Jackson joins forces with Dr. Beverly Thompson, a biotechnology expert and head of a US military task force investigating what turned the Chicago metropolitan area into a fiery warzone.
But they are not alone.
As droves of dragons take over the windy city, Jackson and Thompson’s infiltration team is soon surrounded by hellish mythical creatures, mutating monstrosities, and bizarre dragon cultists. While harboring dark secrets of their own, the unlikely pair make their perilous way into downtown Chicago, where long-lost answers await them.
Answers that will shake the very foundation of the world – forever.
Something sweeps over the Chicago skyline. Something ominous. Something violent.
Something Big.
Jamar Jackson is trying to make his delivery deadlines over the Illinois Interstate when he’s caught in a destructive fire devouring its way towards the Windy City.
Just barely making it out alive, Jackson joins forces with Dr. Beverly Thompson, a biotechnology expert and head of a US military task force investigating what turned the Chicago metropolitan area into a fiery warzone.
But they are not alone.
As droves of dragons take over the windy city, Jackson and Thompson’s infiltration team is soon surrounded by hellish mythical creatures, mutating monstrosities, and bizarre dragon cultists. While harboring dark secrets of their own, the unlikely pair make their perilous way into downtown Chicago, where long-lost answers await them.
Answers that will shake the very foundation of the world – forever.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 19, 2022
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About the author
Bruno Flexer
5 books3 followersIt all started twelve years ago when I was in Spain with a friend, traveling across the country. We hiked in Pico De Europa, a beautiful mountain range. So, there I was, climbing the mountains, a river gurgling beneath me, the mountains all around me and gray clouds blocking the sky above.
And then I saw it. A wing tip appeared first, than the great belly, the long neck and the gargantuan jaws. A huge dragon flew above us, its clawed feet almost touching the mountain sides, filling the air with the fire burning in its lungs. It disappeared a few seconds later but the sight was incredible.
No, I did not went mad. The dragon flew only inside my mind but the image was so strong and the mountains were so wild that the dragon's flight was burnt into my soul forever.
I had to write it down. I knew I had to write about dragons. There was no other choice for me.
But I was (and hope I still am) quite a normal and rational person. I have a computer science degree, had a good job and led quite ordinary life. So I resisted the impulse to write.
Nobody will read it. I will be wasting my time. I can't write anyway. I'm not an author, I don't have the right mindset for it. It would never work. What would my PARENTs say ?
I managed to resist for a few days till we went to Parc Guell in Barcelona. There I gave in, bought my first notebook and started writing, right there and then. Thus was born Dragon Over Washington, my first full length novel.
Later on I wrote a few short stories and then Mechanical, my best (I think so ...) book to date ...
And just a short update - I am now working on the sequel to Mechanical, tentatively called: Hunter Killer.
And then I saw it. A wing tip appeared first, than the great belly, the long neck and the gargantuan jaws. A huge dragon flew above us, its clawed feet almost touching the mountain sides, filling the air with the fire burning in its lungs. It disappeared a few seconds later but the sight was incredible.
No, I did not went mad. The dragon flew only inside my mind but the image was so strong and the mountains were so wild that the dragon's flight was burnt into my soul forever.
I had to write it down. I knew I had to write about dragons. There was no other choice for me.
But I was (and hope I still am) quite a normal and rational person. I have a computer science degree, had a good job and led quite ordinary life. So I resisted the impulse to write.
Nobody will read it. I will be wasting my time. I can't write anyway. I'm not an author, I don't have the right mindset for it. It would never work. What would my PARENTs say ?
I managed to resist for a few days till we went to Parc Guell in Barcelona. There I gave in, bought my first notebook and started writing, right there and then. Thus was born Dragon Over Washington, my first full length novel.
Later on I wrote a few short stories and then Mechanical, my best (I think so ...) book to date ...
And just a short update - I am now working on the sequel to Mechanical, tentatively called: Hunter Killer.
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April 26, 2022
A blisteringly realistic new fantasy novel
Author Bruno Flexer has published five books to date – DRAGON OVER WASHINGTON, AUTOMATIC REBELLION, MECHANICAL, THE FIRE AT THE GATES and now he offers Volume One of his new series Fire Awakens – THE THIRD DRAGON WAR.
Setting the tone for his fantasy epic, Flexer paints the scenery in the Prologue – ‘Jamar couldn’t understand where he was. He seemed to be wearing a strange, heavy armor and he occupied a hastily dug position. Everything seemed unreal, nightmarish. He looked up, staring at an angry otherworldly alien red sky. He couldn’t see much, hidden as he was beneath the giant, burned skeletons of buildings, their windows and facades long gone. Enormous shadows traversed the smoke filled skies and Jamar tried to wedge himself tighter into his position. Flames erupted high above, shedding lurid light on the devastated land. In coherent shouting filled his headset, jumbled orders and pleas for rescue…’ Curtains open and the tense drama begins.
Out of this dreamlike (rather, nightmare-like) state the story bursts into flames as follows: ‘Nothing could prepare the world for the Fire that is the Third Dragon War... Something sweeps over the Chicago skyline. Something ominous. Something violent. Something Big. Jamar Jackson is trying to make his delivery deadlines over the Illinois Interstate when he’s caught in a destructive fire devouring its way towards the Windy City. Just barely making it out alive, Jackson joins forces with Dr. Beverly Thompson, a biotechnology expert and head of a US military task force investigating what turned the Chicago metropolitan area into a fiery warzone. But they are not alone. As droves of dragons take over the windy city, Jackson and Thompson’s infiltration team is soon surrounded by hellish mythical creatures, mutating monstrosities, and bizarre dragon cultists. While harboring dark secrets of their own, the unlikely pair make their perilous way into downtown Chicago, where long-lost answers await them. Answers that will shake the very foundation of the world – forever.’
One of the reasons the story takes flight is the author’s insertion of wry wit and contemporary slang infused dialogue, an unusual but successful addition to the dark nature of this saga. Flexer proves an author to notice!
Author Bruno Flexer has published five books to date – DRAGON OVER WASHINGTON, AUTOMATIC REBELLION, MECHANICAL, THE FIRE AT THE GATES and now he offers Volume One of his new series Fire Awakens – THE THIRD DRAGON WAR.
Setting the tone for his fantasy epic, Flexer paints the scenery in the Prologue – ‘Jamar couldn’t understand where he was. He seemed to be wearing a strange, heavy armor and he occupied a hastily dug position. Everything seemed unreal, nightmarish. He looked up, staring at an angry otherworldly alien red sky. He couldn’t see much, hidden as he was beneath the giant, burned skeletons of buildings, their windows and facades long gone. Enormous shadows traversed the smoke filled skies and Jamar tried to wedge himself tighter into his position. Flames erupted high above, shedding lurid light on the devastated land. In coherent shouting filled his headset, jumbled orders and pleas for rescue…’ Curtains open and the tense drama begins.
Out of this dreamlike (rather, nightmare-like) state the story bursts into flames as follows: ‘Nothing could prepare the world for the Fire that is the Third Dragon War... Something sweeps over the Chicago skyline. Something ominous. Something violent. Something Big. Jamar Jackson is trying to make his delivery deadlines over the Illinois Interstate when he’s caught in a destructive fire devouring its way towards the Windy City. Just barely making it out alive, Jackson joins forces with Dr. Beverly Thompson, a biotechnology expert and head of a US military task force investigating what turned the Chicago metropolitan area into a fiery warzone. But they are not alone. As droves of dragons take over the windy city, Jackson and Thompson’s infiltration team is soon surrounded by hellish mythical creatures, mutating monstrosities, and bizarre dragon cultists. While harboring dark secrets of their own, the unlikely pair make their perilous way into downtown Chicago, where long-lost answers await them. Answers that will shake the very foundation of the world – forever.’
One of the reasons the story takes flight is the author’s insertion of wry wit and contemporary slang infused dialogue, an unusual but successful addition to the dark nature of this saga. Flexer proves an author to notice!
June 29, 2022
Excellent read!
I was thoroughly spelled-bound with this book. I constantly found myself stopping what I was doing and read some more before resuming my task.
I was thoroughly spelled-bound with this book. I constantly found myself stopping what I was doing and read some more before resuming my task.
June 29, 2022
I found this story good, but some smaller parts are a bit boring to me. I would not mind to read the next one.
June 30, 2022
Decent enough story, but although I love dragon stories, this one just didn't do it for me. I'm not likely to continue the series.
November 12, 2022
FANTASTIC!!
I was on the edge of my seat with this story!! And the ending had me biting g my nails because it was unexpected. I can not wait for the 2nd installment.
I was on the edge of my seat with this story!! And the ending had me biting g my nails because it was unexpected. I can not wait for the 2nd installment.
November 29, 2022
Should be a no star category. Sorry didn't do a thing for me.
February 11, 2023
Can't wait until the next book to read
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