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    Amalgam
    Amalgam
    Amalgam
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    Amalgam

    By Byron A. Wells

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    The First Volume in the Valaran Chronicles is your launch into an epic adventure.

    After a tragic accident, Hobs’ quiet life is changed forever. His body repaired, he is befriended by Archon, a relic of the long-lost Valaran Empire. As the result of his friendship, Hobs discovers his Valaran heritage and learns of a serious threat from an old enemy, the Scarian — a vicious reptilian species responsible for the genocide of the Valaran Empire.

    In order to protect himself, his town and planet from this ancient enemy Hobs must challenge everything he holds to be true — embrace new knowledge and skills; and together with Archon, they must find a way to defeat the Scarian incursion and restore peace on this remote side of the galaxy.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherByron A. Wells
    Release dateApr 18, 2012
    ISBN9780988059009
    Amalgam
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    Byron A. Wells

    Aspiring SciFi and Fantasy writer, IT professional by day.

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