by GARY DARBY
“Oh yes, Hooper, very worried.”
My face and smile turn grim as I lean into the wind, my hard eyes focused directly ahead. “Then, for now, that’s good enough for me—but just wait until tomorrow!”
THE END
The story continues in Book Eight
In the Legend of Hooper’s Dragons
Other books by Gary J. Darby
Science Fiction:
The Star Scout Saga
Book One: Star Rising
Book Two: Fallen Stars: Darkest Days
Book Three: Star’s Honor
Book Four: When Stars Fall
Book Five: How Far the Stars
Fantasy:
The Legend of Hooper’s Dragons
Book One: If a Dragon Cries
Book Two: The Queen’s Vow
Book Three: On Wings of Thunder
Book Four: The Roar of Wings
Book Five: A Dragon Storm Rises
Book Six: On Moonlit Wings
Book Seven: Wings of Fire
Author’s Note
Thank you so much for reading Wings of Fire, book seven of my Legend of Hooper’s Dragons series and no, the story doesn’t end there. The story continues in book eight which I hope to publish by May 2018.
Sometimes, it seems that the easiest thing in life is to turn away from challenges instead of rising to meet them. How easy it would be for Hooper decline the call to become the leader of the Company of the Golden Dragon.
How deeply he feels his own inadequacies, his shortcomings and failings. Yet, he steps forward and accepts the acclamation from the company that he is now the company’s captain. He knows there is little, if any, reward in the call, in fact, his deepest instincts tell him that his lot will be more heartbreak than heart soaring.
Why? I’ll let you, dear reader, pose that question to yourself and discover the answer on your own and maybe you’ll gain some insight into your own soul.
Again, thank you for reading my story and if you’d like to share your thoughts about this novel, or the upcoming books in the series, feel free to email me at [email protected]. I’m also on Facebook. I’d love to hear from you either way.
And if you can find it in your heart to do so, a review on Amazon or Goodreads, or a shout out on your social media platforms would be most appreciated. Free advertising is a blessing to starving writers, you know.
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Again, thanks so much for reading my novel and I truly hope that whatever you read will bring you wonder, awe, and uplifting thoughts.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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As always, dedicated to the girl of my dreams and fantasies, my eternal sweetheart, Pamela and to our children and grandchildren who fill our days with wonder and awe.
Copyright © 2018 by Gary J. Darby
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any form whatsoever without the author’s express permission. Scanning, uploading, or distribution of any portion of this book is theft of the author’s intellectual property.
This book is a work of fiction in its entirety. Any references to historical events, real people, or real locales are used fictitiously. Other names, characters, description of characters, fantastical creatures, places, and incidents are wholly the product of the author’s imagination.
Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. I think.
