Dawn Starts in the West
Dawn Starts in the West by L. Robert Pyle, published by iUniverse in June 2001, is a 376-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of action, adventure, and fantasy. The narrative follows Con Ataxia, a farmboy whose life is upended when mythical Dragon Raiders murder his sisters and kidnap his father during a market day. As Con navigates this new reality, he must quickly discern allies from foes and learn the skills necessary to fight for his father’s soul and his own.
Readers will find themselves immersed in Con’s journey through a valley filled with danger and deception, as he transitions from a simple farm life to the complexities of the City and the Commander’s camp. The story explores themes of power and survival, leading to a climactic confrontation in the Dragon’s Citadel. This edition invites readers to engage with the symbols and messages woven throughout the tale, ensuring a lasting impact long after the final page is turned.
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Con Ataxia was a farmboy. He knew nothing of the City except as the place of Market—where his father sold their crops and got the finances for another season on the hardscrabble, mountain farm. He knew nothing of the Commander or the Army. He knew less about the Rebels. The Dragon and Dragon Raiders were mythical beings used by old women to make the children obey—until the Raiders murdered his sisters and kidnapped his father on that first day of his eighteenth Market.
Then, Con had to learn quickly. He had to learn who were friends and who were enemies. He had to learn who had power and who did not. He had to learn to fight—in a desperate battle for his father’s soul and his own. Follow Con’s journey through the Valley—through the traps and hypocrisy of the City, through the training in the Commanders camp, to the final testing in the Dragon’s Citadel.
The story will keep you reading page after page. The symbols will stay with you for weeks after you’ve finished. The message will touch your heart.
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