Retribution (The Redemptive Chronicles)

Magic... A staple of extraordinary abilities among those of royal blood. The Creator designed it himself as a gift for the righteous, but what he meant for good was corrupted by darkness at the hands of a jaded prince. When such power became harnessed by evil, the dragons rose up and fought for the free peoples, but they were defeated. Now they are known only as the forgotten race that failed to protect their allies and fled when extinction was all but certain.Daedrin knows such stories well, but he never really believed that they could be true... Until he becomes plagued by memories that are not his own. Flashes of people and places that are entirely foreign and yet somehow familiar invade his thoughts and flood his mind.Soon after the visions, certain strange abilities begin to surface that cannot be explained. With them comes a darkness, masked by a consuming anger. It seeps into his soul, seeking to devour all goodness and corrupt the power within. Where is the Creator? Why did he abandon his people in their greatest hour of need? These questions overwhelm the unlikely hero as he struggles to find his way, and thus the only query that truly matters is kept from his view...Will he recognize the growing evil in time to defeat the darkness, or will he succumb to the serene deception of silent whispers?

D.M. Kurtz emerged into the writing scene with his debut novel Retribution: Book 1 in The Redemptive Chronicles. He has worked hard to create a new world of darkness, magic, creatures & intrigue that is displayed in a way that is reminiscent of Tolkien, Jordan and Lewis; but with a unique and fresh format that beckons to readers of all demographics. He began writing at the age of twelve, ultimately publishing Retribution shortly after he turned 24. Since then he has expanded his efforts by crafting his very own blog where he seeks not only to share what he has learned but also create a new format by which one can enjoy fiction, a project that he has dubbed "FlashFics". He writes not only for the love of creating fictional characters and worlds, but because he firmly believes that God gave him a gift and he does not want to waste it. He currently resides in Texas with his compassionate wife, beautiful daughter and two crazy canine companions.