Dawn's Roar: Scar and The Shadow

The Eagle Feather Saga #4

by A.K. Vyas

Thor was slipping into the heart of darkness.

The Sky Spirits haunted him.

The light had left his life.

The slithering coils of war circle the Auroch People. Their only chance to avoid this is an alliance with the Xula tribe.

The ferocious Xula are plagued by ancient evils, both man and beast, and kill any stranger they see.

This is an ancient tale of duty, sacrifice and grit. It’s a perilous journey through snowcapped peaks, formidable forests and treacherous truths with no chance for redemption.

It was a one way mission.

Perfect for a man who was already dead.

Dawn’s Roar

373 pages, Paperback

Published March 4, 2026

About the author

A.K. Vyas gave early promise of being nothing special whatsoever.  He was born in the small New England village best known for the witch trials, then banished to Texas at a tender age. Being annoyingly well-read for a Texan and exceptionally stubborn as a child, the smart money predicted a brief but clumsy career as a rodeo clown, while others foresaw an early death.

To everyone’s intense disbelief, U.C. Berkeley made the mistake of admitting him, and he squeaked out a degree or two while doing silly, acrobatic, things in small planes. The Navy eventually decided it was safer for all parties involved (including the enemy) if he didn’t fly jets. Like most wayward souls he ended up on Wall Street, a lifestyle interrupted from time to time by an occasional date, unless of course it was NCAA football season. (You can take a boy out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the boy.)

To date, his young family has survived two Category 5 hurricanes, and an infatuation with TexMex cast iron skillet recipes.  Europe is currently home, and for unknown reasons, people on the street everywhere always ask him for directions. The Eagle Feather is his debut attempt at the ancient art of storytelling, and was written for his beautiful, perfect, athletic, and wonderful son. 

Writing, has since become a cathartic hobby.

Reviews

[Nicole Neufeld · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series has good plots, but I struggled with references that were all over the place. Character names are too modern and cross cultures that shouldn't exist in this timeline, animals from multiple geographies that would never interact, etc. All of this detracts and distracts from an otherwise well written series. More research and better editing could have elevated this series from good to great.

[Stanley Ruffner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved This Book

Please write a continuation. This series is one of the best. First one started slow to allow you to understand the characters but it just kept getting better and better. It allows reader to see how hard life was and how dangerous it was. Please write another book for this series

[Evelyn Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding

I became completely engrossed in this captivating book. The series continues to impress me, with each installment surpassing the last. I enthusiastically recommend this novel to my friends who enjoy this genre, as it offers a compelling and immersive reading experience that keeps you turning pages.
ood story line .

[Carrie Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Eagle Feather Saga

I just finished the whole Saga! I am impressed with your writing. I greatly enjoy prehistoric type of stories. This series was one of the best I've read so far. Keep up the good work. I look forward to more of the same. Thank you.

[Norm S · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars

Thor the Mountain Man heads for Xula lands after a lioness kills his beloved Afua. Sent to make an alliance with the Xula to aid in their war with the savage Snake tribe. But first he must kill to deadly man eating lions, who has been terrorizing the Xula for 10 years.

[HK Reitan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want more

I read all 4 books and was spell bound. I hope the author writes additional books for this series. I started with book 1, and read the books in sequence. The book kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end.

[Dianna Saario · Rating 5 out of 5]

Braver than what is good for you!

I liked the narrative and the stories of what we learn from our parents. The choice of family doesn't need to be blood. This story will appeal to those who like the beginning of time.

[Lisa M. O'Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

Loved this saga. Full turn around and good depth on emotions of the heart good, bad, and loyalty and dedication to others

[Cynthia Yakima · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engaging

I love these stories. Don't like so much that so many character die but I guess that's the reality of prehistoric times.

[Sherie Weisser · Rating 5 out of 5]

great story

Loved this series. Can’t wait for the next book. Truly enjoyed this set. I hope the next one comes out soon

[Kevin D. Rouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the whole series.

I liked the way it was paced it never got boring, Now you need to continue the series. I will be looking for other books by this Author.

[Robin E · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series just gets better & better with each volume. Here Thor, the great Mountain Man, takes on a dangerous mission for his people.

Exciting, happy, sad, entirely engaging.