Sojourner Saga Books
ONCE WE WERE KINGS (BOOK I OF THE SOJOURNER TRILOGY) Joshua Graham writing as Ian Alexander Two kingdoms, five centuries, one destiny In a world where the Sojourners, a nearly extinct race with preternatural abilities struggle to preserve their faith and heritage, destiny thrusts two youths from opposing nations into the heart of a centuries-old conflict. Render, an orphan from the outskirts of the culturally enlightened Kingdom of Valdshire Tor, escapes slavery and seeks the truth about his true identity only to discover a web of conspiracies. This quest leads to the revelation of his uncanny ability to wield the destructive forces of nature. Ahndien, sole survivor of a heinous raid on her peaceful village in the Eastern Kingdom of Tian Kuo, embarks on a journey to find her father, now a captive of Torian troops. What she uncovers surpasses anything she can imagine as she masters the ability to manipulate fire. Guided by shape-shifting spirits, Render and Ahndien's fates collide when first they meet as mortal enemies. However, to save their people from annihilation, they must unite both kingdoms against a terrifying enemy that threatens to destroy both realms. But how can a young slave and a peasant bring sworn enemies of half a millennium together? ONCE WE WERE KINGS: The first book in a saga of destiny and redemption, in a world of dying hope.
Amazon.com multiple list #1 Bestseller FROM THE ASHES, a young adult epic fantasy novella set in the Sojourner Saga. Five hundred years before the rise of The Great Deliverer (Once We Were Kings), before the founding of the Sojourner Union, Ying, a young peasant fights for the hand of the beautiful princess of Bai Kuo. He finds his destiny amidst betrayal, treachery, timeless love and sacrifice, and sets into motion a watershed moment in history. Includes free sample chapters from the multiple award-winning Amazon.com #1 Bestseller: Once We Were Kings, the first epic fantasy novel in the Sojourner Saga. About the Author: When Ian Alexander's debut young adult epic fantasy novel ONCE WE WERE KINGS first launched in ebook format in May 2011, it instantly hit three bestseller lists on Amazon.com. Mr. Alexander first wrote in the fantasy genre because of a commission by a very important and influential person: His 6-year old son. ONCE WE WERE KINGS (#1 Bestseller Amazon.com in multiple categories) is the legacy left to Mr. Alexander's children and the first in a series of epic fantasy novels which appeals to readers ages 8 through 98. The Top Shelf said of ONCE WE WERE KINGS:"...invokes awe in the reader that I've only felt with J.R.R. Tolkien, David Eddings and before them both, C.S. Lewis." In 2011 Once We Were Kings won the following honors: Award-Winning Finalist in the SciFi/Fantasy category of The USA "Best Books 2011″ Awards Award-Winning Finalist in the Young Adult Fiction category of The USA "Best Books 2011″ Awards Award Winner in the 2011 Forward National Literature Awards in the Teen/Young Adult category In 2012: #1 Amazon.com Bestseller in multiple categories. Ian grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he lived for the better part of 30 years. He holds a Bachelor and Master's Degree from Juilliard and went on to earn his doctorate from Johns Hopkins University. During his time in Maryland, he taught as a professor at Shepherd College (WV), Western Maryland College, and Columbia Union College (MD). Today he lives with his beautiful wife and children in Southern California. Graham's next Suspense Thriller DARKROOM is available now for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and will be published by Simon & Schuster/Howard Books in May 2012.ONCE WE WERE KINGS is available in hardcover through Amazon.com.