The Zero Class (Cypher Theorem)

Synopsis: The energy war, the nuclear war, the food war. Earth had been ravaged by them for two centuries, leaving the soil unable to sustain a large population. A hero and leader emerged and took humanity to the stars. The second planet that mankind calls home is named Eden.    Life on Eden didn't start out as it had on Earth, humanity brought technology with them, but Eden had a gift to bestow, magic. It was quickly adapted to everything, and time lead to humanity rebuilding back to its former glory, and beyond.    It has been 1000 years on the new home, and that is where we find Vernon Douglas. He is a high school student who is not blessed with the gift of natural magic. He has to focus through runes for his magic to work, as does a quarter of the population. High school is a nasty place, but for Vernon it is about to end. He has dreams of becoming a Paladin of the Order of Astrum, but he doesn't know how he would ever become noticed to be chosen.    Fate has given him a chance in the form of a magical arts tournament, newly available to high school students. Mixed Magical Arts is a sport that was created to test the limits of magic, while making a game of it. His best friend Duke joins his side, as his firebrand girlfriend Marie cheers him on.  Does Vernon have what it takes to get him through the tournaments? Is his dream of becoming a Paladin out of his reach, or out of his hands? Come and follow him through his final year, and find out.  Author Interview: Q: What's so special about the Cypher Theorem Series? A: It's a high technology society, that has magic everywhere. There is a device that each person wears from birth called a HaLO (Haptics, Linguistics, and Optics). It connects them to an altered reality network, where overlays are used to enhance everyday living. The main character Vernon Douglas is a regular kid on his last year of high school, and he dreams of becoming a Paladin, which is basically the prestige military group for the Astrum Government. The series is going to follow Vernon and his friends as they grow, and become part of society. Vernon is going to find out the special circumstances to his birth, and how that will affect humanity. Q: What order should I read the books in? A: The Zero Class Shadow Moon Dragon Fire (Coming Soon) To Be Announced (Coming Soon) Q: Why should readers give this series a shot? A: it's an action packed ride with a mixture of technology and magic, which I like to call magitech. There's fighting, spell casting, and some mystery thrown in for good measure. If you like any of that, you'll love the books. Cypher Theorem Series eBook Categories: New Adult and College Fantasy Science Fiction Science Fantasy Magic High Technology Urban Fantasy

I was born and raised in Texas, and adopted by two wonderful parents. My imagination has always been there for me, in the best and worse times in my life. Writing is the passion that I have been searching for for all these years, and it has been the most fun that I have had on any project I have ever done. My wife Christine is a constant source of encouragement, and light in my life to help make this all happen.

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