Dark Tyrant's Ascension [Paperback]

D. Shane Burton (Author)

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From the Author

This is my third Christian sci-fi/fantasy novel in the Orianus Creation Series. I urge you to read Black Storm Rising and When Worlds Rage first, as they are books one and two in the series. This book is the culmination of a three book story arc that involves older and more technologically superior races within the Orianus Star System. My next book in the series will depart from this theme. I am a Biblical Christian who follows the Bible, not "religion." I believe that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and that no one comes to the Father, but by Him. I want to write good stories with a Biblical underpinning, as God is the Creator of the imagination. Please buy the books and take the time to review them, if you enjoy them. My Amazon nickname is dshaneb, and you can find up-to-date info in my "about you" area. My brother, who wrote Journey Into the Gateway of Dimensions, is seeking publication for his second book right now.

In Christ and thanks, Shane --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

David Shane Burton is a believer in the Christ of the Bible, not modern "religion." He is a water quality supervisor who lives in the small town of Homeplace, Louisiana. He graduated magna cum laude from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1988 with a pre-medical zoology degree. He strives to base his beliefs solely on the Bible’s teachings. He is a single man of thirty-nine years old who is hoping to meet the right lady from the Lord before the last trump sounds. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 404 pages
• Publisher: Xulon Press (October 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597815268
• ISBN-13: 978-1597815260
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,357,598 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Job! Love the use of the Angels., November 13, 2005

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Robert Benson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dark Tyrant's Ascension (Paperback)

Another Great Job!! As a reader, I enjoy being challenged by the story and the characters. This book was not an easy read compared to the last two (Or maybe the less challenging books I've been reading lately), but it was well worth the effort. There are many details and characters you need to absorb so you can fully appreciate the beauty of this book. I love Shane's use of the spirit world battles and how it affects mortals. Shane, your seamless transitions of the angels into the story is the most amazing part of this book. I hope those who are reading this book already will encourage others to read it for it sheds great light on what is probably happening in our on lives this very second. I encourage anyone unsure to read it! You will see some of yourself, and the battles you are in, somewhere in this book... I know I did. The book is Science fiction, but the reality of the struggles pertains to us today and everyday.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and even the loss of one of my favorite characters was done with grace and didn't spoil the final.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Part of the family, September 25, 2006

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Sirmax (NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Dark Tyrant's Ascension (Paperback)

As mentioned in the previous review the characters of this series have become my friends. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I believe I said this about Shane's books before but it bares repeating. A good book makes me laugh, cry and takes me to a place other than my world. Shane hit it out of the park with this one. All the characters come together in the climatic end and I was left in a sense of awe, surprise, and satisfaction. I love how 2 certain brothers were allowed to partake of God's glory together (that made me cry). The insight on the spiritual war going on all around us makes me realize that God wants none of us to perish. The warfare is for our souls and we don't have a clue what is really going on in the spiritual realm. If we truly have Guardian Angels I look forward to meeting mine.

This series is well worth your time and effort to read. Buy all three because you can't read just one!

Shane has been blessed with a gift and I look forward to whatever he has in works next. Keep writing my friend!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fellowship of the Ring, August 28, 2006

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George E. Sullivan (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dark Tyrant's Ascension (Paperback)

I remember when the final scene of the Lord of the Rings Return of the King played and the movies of the Tolkien Trilogy were over. I all of a sudden had a sense of great loss, it was over, all the lands, battles, peoples, friends, foes, legends, and all the other wonders of the movies had ended. I was sad and sort of down hearted to say the least. This is how I feel now, that I have read the last word on the last page of Dark Tyrant's Ascension. For weeks the worlds of this trilogy have been my home and the characters have been my friends. I will miss them sorely though their memory will live on in my memory for all time. I will always have a fondness for this "Fellowship of the Orianus Ring" and know all the peoples in it are in good hands until the return of their and my King, the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanks Shane for a marvelous journey.