{"product_id":"approaching-dawn-paperback-2","title":"Approaching Dawn - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eH. K. Lore\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the tragedy of his parents' murder, young Valen Vaaskiir is entrusted to carve out a life for himself and his younger brother in a world that does not accept their kind. Out of necessity for their safety, Valen is forced to hide his true form, lest he and his brother meet the same fate of their parents. Regardless of his efforts, Valen finds himself overcome by his responsibilities and is thrown from one tragedy into another. Crippled by despair, he struggles to navigate his trauma and broken heart, an exhausting battle he loses more often than not. However, Valen is not alone. Following a bizarre turn of events, he finds himself in the care of some unlikely new allies who guide him on an adventure of espionage and stealth; all to save him from his would-be murderers. With new friends at his side, Valen is able to summon inner strength and find hope. Approaching Dawn is an emotional narrative that explores trauma and the pain of loss. It highlights the endeavor of conquering despair and choosing healing instead of pain. It is a commentary of love and persistence; willpower and hope. It is a promise that even after the darkest night, the light of dawn will come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Heather Kannianen is one of two authors for the Adventures of Azyria book collection. Her collaborator is her husband, Jared Kannianen, who goes by the penname J.K. Lore. Heather lives in the northern suburbs of Illinois, accompanied by her husband, four boisterous cats, and many fish. Heather has always enjoyed to create, which naturally bred a passion for storytelling both in writing and in tabletop roleplay. Her books all take place in the expansive world of Azyria, a universe of magic, gods, and fantastical races. Azyria has been technologically advanced by its magic, painting a setting that is pseudo-modern and familiar, yet still enchanting and peculiar. Each novel employs a wide arrangement of characters who take part in emotional, character-driven narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 444\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.99 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48048571285655,"sku":"9780998417202","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/4552\/4631\/files\/8pq-LtwWHd9780998417202_35e90963-3d76-4670-a6b3-b541508b031e.webp?v=1784852917","url":"https:\/\/leyambercollective.com\/products\/approaching-dawn-paperback-2","provider":"Ley Amber Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}