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From the safety of the Deep Hole Sanctuary, two are sent to the surface for the first time in nine years. Rumors, tales, and expectations for the world above are that they will find a desolate wasteland filled with mutated animals and bands of roving hoards of starving people.

This book begins in Denver. Planes fall from the sky, volcanic ash fills the air, and three people are stuck on the side of a mountain. How they survive the first few days and the steps they take can kill them, or not. Mistakes are made. Relationships tested. Unexpected twists and turns keep the listener engaged.

Five years after the bombs fell and the privileged descended into secretly constructed sanctuaries, five people want out. The problem is that there has been no contact with the world outside and what they find may be a desolate landscape filled with radiation and deadly creatures. Or worse. However, after five years of living in a small underground sanctuary, perhaps that is preferable to the dull existence below. Pen, short for Penelope, is not your usual heroine. Her mouth is her worst enemy and she does not back down.

In a time when dragons are thought to be a myth, Damon finds that there may be one remaining, one last great secret. The answers lie at the other end of the kingdom of Dire. However, there is more than distance and the faint possibility of a dragon, there is also a king who cannot rule, people who are hiding the truth, and others who use their powers for personal gain. The story twists and turns, never taking the listener where expected, and it does so with a touch of sharp wit and compassion.

Raymer, a member of the Raging Mountain family, has been locked in King Ember's Summer Palace dungeon for a year. His only crime is being born of the Dragon Clan. The cell next to him holds an emissary of a rival kingdom, an irreverent giant of a man named Quint. Together they plan a daring escape, but once free they find that only the two of them can prevent a war and save innocent lives.

Her finger can ignite a magical flame. But only male mages deal with elemental magic such as fire, and all mages are men. Hannah is a young woman. The mage who is whispered to be her father is returning, and she intends to display her flame where he can see it so he will know she is his daughter.

Over a thousand 4 and 5 star reviews for LeRoy Clary's books so far. Guardians of the Galaxy and Firefly fans will love this space odyssey. Kat is recruited by an interplanetary trader of dubious reputation. She knows of her ability to influence others to make choices she prefers--and that the skill will cost her life if others find out. As with Firefly, there is an element of humor throughout the book. A few instances are sure to bring a smile but it is not intended to be "funny". It is more like a good book you cuddle up with on a rainy day and enjoy. Not too serious, not silly, with ...

A post-apocalyptic pandemic novel set in the Pacific Northwest that is unlike any other. The main character is an introverted recluse who tries to survive. He is computer-smart, but the internet and computers have died. He must change.

A heavy equipment operator discovers an artificial cave while cutting blocks from a limestone quarry. He plans to investigate alone, but an archaeology student bullies him into letting her join his underground foray. The two declare an uneasy truce when an ancient installation that predates humans unexpectedly sends them through a wormhole to another planet—one with creatures from Earth’s past.

Young Mica Silverthorne is dragged from his home to fight in the Three Border Wars for his king. Mica is not like the others recruits. He is not the son of nobility or a wealthy merchant, but from a small village where they raise pigs. It's soon said he's a willing killer that wields a knife like an assassin.

All Gareth must do is steal a dragon's egg and live to tell about it. He is warned by night whispers to flee from his tiny mountain village of Dun Mare. The stolen egg of a dragon will pay his way, if he manages to live long enough to sell it. However, there are forces against him far beyond his understanding. All he believes he knows about his life and home is false, but the egg of the black dragon is the key.

A orphan named Camilla has the birthmark of the Dragon Clan - an intricate design of a dragon flowing from her hip to the ugly head peering over her shoulder. She knows enough to conceal it from all, but not why. When dragons fly nearby the design on her back tingles and stings. She's told that one day she will call down dragons - whatever that means, but first she must avoid the assassins sent by the king. He has already murdered her family and she must escape and find sanctuary.

Over a thousand 4 and 5 star Amazon ratings for LeRoy Clary's books Nine Years After was selected for Amazon Prime 2023 Volcanoes erupt in the western part of the United States. Ash spreads to the rest of the country, darkening the sky, gumming engines, disrupting the power grid, grounding airplanes, and the world falls apart. For a single mother and her son, it was not unexpected. If it was not volcanoes, it would have been computer attacks, an invasion by an enemy country, a new virus, or economic collapse. Her father had been a prepper and even though he was dead, his legacy was a ...

Hannah and her new friend, Sage, escape to the port city of Indore where they attempt to escape the pursuers—but the young mage follows. Hannah must elude him and others, as well as learn more of her craft so she can return to the Kingdom of Wren and claim her rightful inheritance—and seek revenge.

Book two of the "Dragon" Series. After 30 years of peaceful living on Bitters Island Gareth is struck down, his mind attacked, and he is nearly killed. His father is also attacked and found dead but he managed to send Gareth one last message of warning. Gareth and his black dragon sail to the mainland and find what has happened. There they discover a warped mind every bit as powerful as Gareth and the foe who is after Gareth - and everyone else. He must go after the very source of all mental powers, to the head of the Brotherhood.

Clary's books have earned over five-hundred five-star reviews on Amazon. What does a wealthy businessman do when he becomes bored with his life of luxury and ease? Imagine secretly buying his passage onto the first interstellar sleeper ship. After a hundred years traveling on the ship he will wake on a virgin planet with unspoiled seas, vast continents, clean air, and new challenges to face. It all sounds perfect. maybe too perfect. A chance to start over again, prove his mettle. It may be a good plan but nothing ever works out that easy. A daughter with a mind of her own, the Earth-First ...

Fleet, introduced in the last book, is selected to investigate the dragon-master who helped Raymer escape the dungeons. His pride in the appointment is tempered when Camilla from book one is sent with him. They travel to the Drylands Family and beyond, and what they find changes the future of the Dragon Clan, and threatens its existence. Besides fighting against the King, they have an unknown enemy—one that is ready to attack—and the Dragon Clan is unprepared.

Clary's books have earned over five-hundred five-star reviews on Amazon. Two ugly dragons, a memorable story, and a pair of likable irreverent characters fill this book with adventure that builds up to the last page while drawing the reader into situations not quite like any other book about dragons. Dragons don't have to be so serious, you know. Or perhaps they do, but maybe the people who interact with them are not always those who are brave and honorable.

Amazon Reviews: "An awesome book, fun and funny." "Couldn't put it down!" "Don't miss this one!" "Great book! Once again LeRoy Clary delivers" Wit and wisdom when two brothers meet for the first time. One is a prince. The other is the bastard son of a dying king. Both must learn to survive in worlds neither is prepared for. Can blood overcome upbringing? If not, will either live through the long winter? How will the other four princes react when they learn of the new brother? How will all their relationships change with the appearance of the bastard and the appearance of assassins from a ...

Excerpts from Amazon reviews: "love the whole series-can't wait for more!" "Enjoyed every page of this book." "I have read all of the books in this series and enjoyed them all." Innocent Dragon Clan member, Creed has been a prisoner for nine years. His captors demand information about his family, the places they live, and who to defeat the entire kingdom. In those nine years, Creed has become cynical and obstinate. He's given up any thoughts of escape because even if he does, there is no way to cross the Endless Sea to get home. A chance encounter with other criminals sets Creed up with the...