Dargo - Eco-Hero! The Classic Tale by Karina McRoberts
Dargo - Eco-Hero! The Classic TaleKarina McRoberts
Genre: Urban FantasyPublisher: Rocanadon PressDate of Publication: September 9, 2024ASIN: B0DGKBYR3PNumber of pages: 121 Word Count: 14,000
Tagline: Enchanting Urban Fantasy
Book Description:
AN ENCHANTING NOVELLA TO LIFT YOUR SPIRIT!
In this unique and enticing modern fairytale, a lonely young man suffers a massive defeat . When he believes all is lost, he meets with fiery fortune teller, Flame. Her plea for help sends Dargo on a crucial mission; but can he re-invent himself as a hero?
Light-hearted, but poignant, Dargo is a humorous fairy tale for adults. You can also share it with your children who care about Earth. And if they don't, Dargo will help them do so!
This hilarious and heartwarming tale has been likened to the Wizard of Oz, and will appeal to the magic in all of us.
Dargo - Eco Hero! is a Literary Titan Gold Book Award winner and has been shortlisted for a Chanticleer Fantasy OZMA.
Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZKc6lv3I8s
Reviewedby Natalie Soine for Readers’ Favorite:
Dargo,Eco Hero! by Karina McRoberts is by far one of the best and most unique books Ihave ever read, with a vitally important message.
Reviewedby Thomas Anderson for Literary Titan:
Dargo,Eco Hero! by Karina McRoberts gives me the best kind of Wizard of Oz vibes. Theauthor has nailed the same type of warmth as L. Frank Baum but puts her ownunique spin on main character Dargo and his band of merry cohorts. I wasespecially impressed with the mixture of personification and metaphors foundthroughout the writing. The imagery she creates leaves readers breathless attimes. Her writing is timely and gives voice to the environment in a way noother writer I have seen has been able to do.
Excerpt:
She threw Dargo more scowls and turned to go, when shewas met by the office alpha male; he of the hot and handsome variety.
"There you are, Lucinda,” the man said; hisbaritone deeper than the Grand Canyon. "C'mon, let's get back to work on this layout."
Her frown did a rapid 180. "Give me a minute,Jake. I'll be right back."
Jake leaned languidly on Dargo's cubicle wall, staringafter Lucinda as she made her way to the ladies' room.
"Hi, Jake," Dargo greeted brightly.
Startled, Jake turned around. His face cinched as he took in the Madposter, now complete with tear.
"You need some new décor, pal."
"Guess so," Dargo replied weakly, notcatching the ridicule in Jake’s tone; Dargo was most unhappy about the damageto his cherished Alfred E Neuman poster.
"What's your name again?"
"Dargo."
"Oh yeah. How could I forget? Hey, whyweren't you with the guys last night at paintball?"
"Well, I had something to do. But thanks for inviting me."
"I don't think we'll bother anymore. You never come. Just as well. You'd probably get wiped out pronto."
"Really?"
God, this guy is a dweeb, Jake mused. Aloud, he replied, "It's supposed to bea challenge, you know? Real man'sstuff." Jake inhaled deeply, hisfine physique expanding.
"OK, I'm back," Lucinda said cheerily. She had very obviously 'freshened' hermakeup. "I'm ready."
Jake whispered something in Lucinda's ear. Her face reddened to match her lipstick, thenshe sauntered back to her cubicle; Mister 'tall, dark, and extremely handsome'in tow.
About the Author:Karina is an American-Australian author, illustrator, musician, scientist and theatre producer. She considers herself to be a true Renaissance woman and strives to help other women achieve the same. She states, "After all, ladies, we didn't get a chance last time!!!!"
She has written several novels in a variety of genres, her fiction is character rich and emotionally engaging, and her stories have won several awards.
Previously working as a conservation scientist, Karina was struck down by a mosquito-borne virus. No longer able to work, she turned her attention to writing fiction; aiming to inspire, encourage, enlighten and entertain—especially those readers active in social justice, humanitarian work, and protection of the Earth. A fervent believer in the value of human creativity, Karina writes without input from artificial intelligence, and works so that her readers can “Escape to the Heights of Their Hearts and the Depths of Their Souls.”
Karina also writes self-instruction books and gives workshops in illustration, music, and creative writing. She lives with her husband William and dog Tahshi, near the heritage town of York, Western Australia (said to be one of Australia’s most haunted) where they’re busy re-wilding degraded farmland.
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