Raptor's Call: Young Adult Dark Lord Fantasy (The Hawks)

Raptor's Call: Young Adult Dark Lord Fantasy (The Hawks)

In a land gripped by tyranny, a masked rebel stirs the embers of revolution. Cadmon has always been a loyal member of the King's Guard, shouldering the blame for serving the corrupt king of Abbarkon. But when he is ordered to perform yet another abomination, he can no longer stand idly by while innocent lives are destroyed. Bent on fighting back, he vanishes into the wilderness to build a rebel army powerful enough to topple the reigning forces. However, in the peace of the remote village, the urgency to revolt fades. It takes the arrival of a young, masked warrior to prod him toward a perilous mission to assassinate the worst of the unscrupulous dukes. Prepare to delve into the untold story of Cadmon's rebellion, where bravery is forged in the face of darkness and the line between right and wrong blurs. In this thrilling prequel, discover the origins of the Rebels of Halklyen and witness the birth of a legend. The adventure starts here! Available in print or on Kindle. Join the fight for freedom in " The Hawks " – get your copy today! My son, Aidan Davies, and I pour our hearts into every story we create, and we are beyond excited to share them with you. Whether we're skiing or hiking, our minds are always buzzing with ideas about our characters and their adventures. Our stories draw inspiration from current politics, historical events, beloved books and movies, and our boundless imaginations.   Our stories are more than just entertainment—they're a journey of thought and reflection. We believe that a well-crafted tale can both thrill and provoke thought, even in the midst of a grand adventure. Through our storytelling, Aidan and I strive to make sense of the world around us, and we hope that our stories will inspire you to reflect on your own experiences and discoveries.   Join us on this adventure. Dive into our stories, and let your imagination soar! In a land gripped by tyranny, a masked rebel stirs the embers of revolution. Assassins are not always the bad guys. Cadmon has always been a loyal member of the King's Guard, shouldering the blame for serving the corrupt king of Abbarkon. But when he is ordered to perform yet another abomination, he can no longer stand idly by while innocent lives are destroyed. Bent on fighting back, he vanishes into the wilderness to build a rebel army powerful enough to topple the reigning forces. However, in the peace of the remote village, the urgency to revolt fades. It takes the arrival of a young, masked warrior to prod him toward a perilous mission to assassinate the worst of the unscrupulous dukes. Prepare to delve into the untold story of Cadmon's rebellion, where bravery is forged in the face of darkness and the line between right and wrong blurs. In this thrilling prequel, discover the origins of the Rebels of Halklyen and witness the birth of a legend. Paula Baker and her son, Aidan Davies, wrote the popular middle-grade fantasy trilogy Rebels of Halklyen, The God Sword, and The White Wolf, along with its prequel, Raptor's Call . Their latest release, Dirt Town , is a magic-filled young adult steampunk fantasy.   Baker grew up on a farm in Manitoba where she spent as much time reading everything from Enid Blyton to Charles Dickens as she did building treehouses, playing her trumpet and riding her bike. After earning a Bachelor of Music Education from Brandon University and a Master's in Gifted Education from the University of North Texas, she worked as a band teacher and librarian for thirty-five years.   Born and raised in British Columbia, Davies grew up reading Harry Potter and Percy Jackson ; playing The Legend of Zelda and Assassin's Creed; and building longswords out of wood. He attended the University of British Columbia and earned a degree in mathematics. During the day, he analyzes data while at least part of his brain continues to develop the fantasy worlds where their stories take place.   While jumping on the trampoline on the first day of summer holidays following Davies' grade nine year, they planned Rebels of Halklyen . Over time, they have developed a system where after discussing the story, he outlines the chapters and she writes them. Their partnership works because not only have they hiked the same trails and skied the same mountains, they have read the same books, played the same video games and watched the same movies. They live in British Columbia, Canada.