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Golden Fortune, Dragon Jade
The Jade Dragon protected Long-En for centuries - until it was taken. When the Jade Dragon is stolen from the temple in the quiet village of Long-En, the locals are stunned. The very idea of such a theft is unimaginable. And without the protection of the powerful icon, what awful fate might befall the peaceful hamlet? Two young cousins, Li Yong Fa, a martial monk recently returned from years of training at the Shaolin Temple, and Li Zi Yi, a potent geomancer, team up to track down the thief, recover the priceless statue, and return it safely to Long-En. Little do they know how far afield they will be taken, and what dangers they will face in strange and inhospitable lands, before they even get close to their goal.
A short historical fantasy novella from award-winning, Alan Baxter.
A short historical fantasy novella from award-winning, Alan Baxter.
102 pages, Paperback
First published March 3, 2020
About the author
Alan Baxter
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Brilliant, I bloody loved it!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Really good, highly recommended.
⭐⭐⭐ - Enjoyable, well worth a read.
I don't talk about ⭐⭐ and ⭐ reads because I only talking up the good stuff. That's why my Goodreads rarely has anything under a ⭐⭐⭐.
Bio: Alan Baxter is a British-Australian multi-award-winning author of horror, supernatural thrillers, dark fantasy, and crime. He’s also a martial arts expert, a whisky-soaked swear monkey, and dog lover. He creates dark, weird stories among the valleys of southern Tasmania.
Fond him online at www.alanbaxter.com.au
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Brilliant, I bloody loved it!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Really good, highly recommended.
⭐⭐⭐ - Enjoyable, well worth a read.
I don't talk about ⭐⭐ and ⭐ reads because I only talking up the good stuff. That's why my Goodreads rarely has anything under a ⭐⭐⭐.
Bio: Alan Baxter is a British-Australian multi-award-winning author of horror, supernatural thrillers, dark fantasy, and crime. He’s also a martial arts expert, a whisky-soaked swear monkey, and dog lover. He creates dark, weird stories among the valleys of southern Tasmania.
Fond him online at www.alanbaxter.com.au
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April 26, 2020
I read this novella in one sitting it was brilliant! Carefully plotted out and clever world building and plotting. I enjoyed the mystery we meet right from the beginning as well as the strong characters that carry this story. The martial arts element of the story was unique but also very insightful as I could tell the author had experience with the martial arts that was written on the page. So easy to get engrossed in this story and I enjoyed how we start from one part of the world and end up in another - a perilous journey to retrieve something very sacred. Thoroughly enjoyed this one!! Thx for writing it, Alan Baxter!!
May 8, 2020
As I try desperately to catch up with the back catalog of Alan Baxter, I was really excited to get my hands on this release. Golden Fortune, Dragon Jade is a bit of a departure from what I’ve come to expect from this author, but still retains some of what makes his work unique.
For one, many of Baxter’s books and stories contain a sense of magic and his horror tends to embrace the fantastic. In the forward, Baxter presents this story as his version of a kung fu epic, showcasing a lifelong love of martial arts with both care and enthusiasm.
It’s a family friendly affair, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it pulls any punches. Action scenes, and particularly fight scenes, are a speciality for this author. Alan exhibits an unparalleled sense of control over any scene in question, and the end result is written clearly but worth a consistently exciting pace.
The two main characters, cousins Li Yong Fa and Li Zi Yi are instantly likable and have special talents that necessitate they work together to retrieve the item stolen from their home village. They encounter an awful lot of obstacles for such a short novella along the way. Without going into spoiler territory, there were elements that could have come off as silly, but were handled well, bookended by scenes of drama and tension, and integral to the journey forward, without necessarily acting as a deus ex machina.
Should Alan Baxter decide to set more stories in this world he’s created, expanding the mythology and paying a visit to some well-loved characters, I’ll be there for the ride.
For one, many of Baxter’s books and stories contain a sense of magic and his horror tends to embrace the fantastic. In the forward, Baxter presents this story as his version of a kung fu epic, showcasing a lifelong love of martial arts with both care and enthusiasm.
It’s a family friendly affair, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it pulls any punches. Action scenes, and particularly fight scenes, are a speciality for this author. Alan exhibits an unparalleled sense of control over any scene in question, and the end result is written clearly but worth a consistently exciting pace.
The two main characters, cousins Li Yong Fa and Li Zi Yi are instantly likable and have special talents that necessitate they work together to retrieve the item stolen from their home village. They encounter an awful lot of obstacles for such a short novella along the way. Without going into spoiler territory, there were elements that could have come off as silly, but were handled well, bookended by scenes of drama and tension, and integral to the journey forward, without necessarily acting as a deus ex machina.
Should Alan Baxter decide to set more stories in this world he’s created, expanding the mythology and paying a visit to some well-loved characters, I’ll be there for the ride.
March 25, 2020
This is a beautifully written story, as are all of Alan Baxter’s books, however this one is very different. It’s a story that all ages can read and enjoy. I love the era it’s set in and the fact that it crosses two continents. It’s a fun fantasy that has a nice speed to it that keeps you turning the pages!
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