Publisher's Synopsis
"FALCON LORD is wonderful-the most enticing fantasy world I've come across in years, with characters we truly care about-and I have no doubt it'll hit the world with a bang."
"Robert Zemeckis, Academy Award winning writer-director-producer of BACK TO THE FUTURE, FORREST GUMP, CAST AWAY, POLAR EXPRESS"
"I found the world of FALCON LORD to be majestic, visually stunning, and endearing. I have no doubt this franchise has the capacity to grow and grow."
"Bruce Joel Rubin, Academy Award winning writer of GHOST, JACOB'S LADDER, DEEP IMPACT, STUART LITTLE 2, THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE"
"I was stuck by the magical nature of FALCON LORD, and sincerely hope to see it join the ranks of fantasy classics."
"Mark Johnson, Academy Award Winning producer of RAIN MAN, CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, A LITTLE PRINCESS, GALAXY QUEST, THE NOTEBOOK"
An Epic Steampunk Fantasy Novel-Finally here-the Young Adult Fiction Book thousands of Facebook fans have been awaiting. In this illustrated, first book of the Falcon Lord Trilogy, 16-year-old Brighton Aviamore, lowly 2nd Assistant Game Warden, lives in self-imposed exile on a small island off the coast of Perpetua. Years earlier, he was abandoned by his mother after his father, the last falcon rider, was killed by his own giant raptor. When an army of underworld mutants threatens the realm, Willowmena (Brighton's would-be love interest) presses the maverick youth to join the war effort against them. The couple embarks on an impossible journey to consult an elusive seer for advice on how to fight the marauders. They discover the seer is missing, and a vast, toxic mining operation threatens to destroy the kingdom. Brighton further learns that nine years earlier, his father was murdered for attempting to stop the illegal enterprise. Someone had bewitched Lord Aviamore's falcon. Brighton must come to terms with the crime that shaped his bitter outlook on life. For the first time, he determines to defend something other than his own personal interests. He risks his life to take up his father's quest. He defies the evil genius and his warriors who would stop at nothing in their rampage for wealth and power. His bold actions inspire the citizens to resurrect the battle for their homeland. They grant him the prestigious title of Sky Sheriff. When he and his intrepid falcon lead the common people to victory, Brighton Aviamore becomes known as the legend, Falcon Lord.
High Fantasy Meets Steampunk--Readers looking for the best Young Adult Fantasy and particularly Steampunk fiction books will want to take note: D. A. Metrov not only writes with passion and sensual detail, but with a wink to current day issues. His heroic characters are defenders of Mother Nature. On a deeper level, they seem to have an innate alliance with a mysterious, Spiritual Force-the same Force that created the Universe. Metrov's unique blend of epic fantasy, steampunk, fantastic, steam-powered inventions, and metaphysics draws the reader ever deeper into a remarkable new realm of fantasy literature. His powerful illustrations add an extra dimension to the written word, bringing his scenes to vivid 3D life. His background as a film director, screenwriter, and fine arts painter adds fresh cinematic scope to his unique brand of young adult storytelling.
If you love J.R.R. Tolkein, LORD OF THE RINGS, dragon stories, steampunk, compelling characters, strong female counterparts, and wicked, mechanical inventions, you will very likely add FALCON LORD to your best young adult fiction list. Watch for the distinctive logo-FALCON LORD is here to stay.
