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    Dawn of Defiance: The Rising (Kingdom of Destiny Book 9)
    Dawn of Defiance: The Rising (Kingdom of Destiny Book 9)
    Dawn of Defiance: The Rising (Kingdom of Destiny Book 9)
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    Dawn of Defiance: The Rising (Kingdom of Destiny Book 9)

    By Andi Neal

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    Dawn of Defiance is the second volume of the thrilling fantasy short story series, Kingdom of Destiny. The Rising is the fourth of five episodes within the volume.

    A recent college graduate finds himself in an alternate world he never knew existed. Dealing with castles, kings, and betrayal, he will have to use his considerable wits if he is going to face his fate in the Kingdom of Destiny.

    Ryder has spent all of his life dreaming of what lies beyond his father's small Baricoan farm. But when a mysterious man falls at his feet from the sky, he finds himself caught in a whirlwind of dangerous adventure that transports him beyond any dream he could have imagined. Now he has no choice but to venture into the unfamiliar territory of his kingdom's greatest enemy. However, when he and his companions are forced to flee south to avoid the greedy emperor, Ryder discovers an oppressed people desperate for relief and inadvertently lays the foundations for the land's Dawn of Defiance.

    Ryder is distressed to learn Meika has fallen into trouble once again. But with Xander's deepest secret revealed, he may have just the advantage he needs to get her back. And he will do everything in his power to do just that.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAndi Neal
    Release dateAug 16, 2016
    ISBN9781370036899
    Dawn of Defiance: The Rising (Kingdom of Destiny Book 9)
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    Andi Neal

    Andi Neal grew up as an avid reader and devoured books of all genres in her younger years. Finding her passion for writing in college, she was drawn to the fast paced plots and daring, enthusiastic characters that drive her novels today. Her debut novel, Unraveled, began her trademark style of thrilling action and adventure.

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      Dawn of Defiance - Andi Neal

      DAWN OF DEFIANCE:

      The Rising

      ANDI NEAL

      Dawn of Defiance: The Rising

      Copyright 2016 Andi Neal

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in the critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

      Cover Design by Andi Neal

      Table of Contents

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

      Chapter Three

      Chapter Four

      Dawn of Defiance: The Light Preview

      About Andi Neal

      Dedicated to Michelle, an incredibly special young woman. May your exceptional integrity and character lead you through a life full of blessings.

      CHAPTER ONE

      Ryder held his silence as a man in a dark green shirt and black pants hopped nimbly from the tree. But he secretly fumed as Xander’s call to the man reverberated in his head. He was the son of the emperor of Jaguria. How could that be?!

      The forest grew darker every second the sun sank. The man approached them slowly, cautiously. A light breeze brushed at the leaves of the many trees in the thick, heavy forest.

      Ryder had sought refuge from imperial soldiers after sneaking out of the monastery, along with Xander, Tristan, and Tristan’s father John. But they had seen Meika in one of the prisoner carts being taken back to the Southern Palace of Excellency Ganesh, keeper of the southern lands of Jaguria. Xander had convinced him there were far too many to attack.

      It had been so hard to walk away from her. She needed him, and he’d left her. He could barely stomach what could only be viewed as a betrayal. He should have fought for her. No matter the cost.

      It had been John’s idea to seek the secret village deep in the great Forest of Kosa. He had spoken, as Meika had, of rumors of a safe haven out of the grasp of the emperor. A refuge for freed or escaped prisoners that had been unfairly persecuted, for the emperor in his greed persecuted many innocents.

      They had, Ryder believed, finally stumbled upon the edges of the village they sought. A man had stopped their progress. Then Xander had revealed his secret. Ryder could scarcely believe his ears. How could Xander be the son of the enemy they fled?

      The man finally stopped in front of Xander as he studied his face. There are few left save the imperial court who could argue your claim one way or the other. How am I to know you speak the truth?

      I am a man of my word, Xander told him. But perhaps there is a way for me to prove to you I hold no loyalty to the emperor.

      The man’s eyes narrowed on Xander. What way is this?

      I mean to storm the Southern Palace, Xander stated boldly.

      A single brow rose. "Do you now? And how do you intend to

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