Elemental Dragons: Cycles One and Two

By Annie Dameron

Ten interconnected short stories written for the Chinese Year of the Dragon. A grim Darkness threatens the land of Shinwa. Several young women are Called to be Avatars of the Elemental Dragons. Their decisions influence the war against the Darkness and their country's path.

Shinwa is based on an alternate ancient China of long ago.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Annie Dameron
• Release date: Mar 10, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476196527

Annie Dameron

Born in London, UK. I've been a writer since the age of 8. Now I'm a mum of three, a writer, an artist, and a linguist.

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