High Above

By Mari Freeman

Dragons annihilated civilization some ten generations ago. A few Crossbreeds, humans born with dragon-like characteristics, now lead opposing tribes who still battle for dwindling resources.

Rhone’s wings have been stripped from his body, his family killed, and his hopes of leading the Mountain people away from the constant threat of marauders destroyed.

Ketta’s life has been full of pain and anguish. Her brother rules her and the Lax tribe with a bloody fist. Tired of the violence, Ketta takes a stand and rescues Rhone from the brink of execution.

Armed with knowledge from Ketta’s somewhat addled grandfather, the unlikely pair embarks on a quest to heal Rhone’s wings. Along the way, the couple struggles to find the truth beneath hatred and lies. Desire and a mutual enemy bring them together; mistrust and secrets tear them apart. These lifelong foes will have to fly high above their differences to defeat a deadly dragon and save what’s left of both their tribes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Decadent Publishing
• Release date: Mar 18, 2011
• ISBN: 9781936394708

Mari Freeman

I’m an exotic adventurer disguised as a normal suburbanite in central North Carolina. Okay maybe I’m just a dyslexic with a laptop and a wild imagination. I write books. When not writing or working out, my favorite things are cooking, movies, and of course.... reading. I’m a sports nut and a I love a good red Zin.In my previous lives, I’ve held an interesting array of occupations. I did my time in the corporate world as a project manager, I’ve sold cars, worked as a software testing manager, pumped gas at a truck stop, and I worked in a morgue. I hold a degree in Forensic Anthropology from THE Ohio State University. Love my Buckeyes.My favorite stories include alpha females in love with even more alpha males. I find the clash of passionate, strong willed personalities fascinating. I write contemporary, paranormal, and a little science fiction/fantasy.

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