Decline

by Sean Allen

* * * RATED MATURE: Language, Violence, Adult Content * * *

Technology has changed the bloody landscape of battle, but all he knows is the blade. Can he claim his warrior’s birthright and still survive?

Tyrobus Daelekon would cross the galaxy to be a legendary warrior like his father. So when the grizzled general commits he and his twin brother to a deadly tournament with alien enemies, he’s thrilled to finally seize his destiny. But he fears his sibling’s willingness to break their ancient blood oath could shame their entire family and doom them to ritual execution.

Readying his blade for battle, Tyrobus is shocked when an outlaw accuses his brother of theft and murder…and vanishes into thin air. And even if they manage to escape punishment, he has no idea how his sword skills alone can match foreign soldiers with advanced weapons and killer magic.

Can Tyrobus prove the power of the old ways before his bloodline dies in disgrace?

Decline is the edgy second book in The D-Evolution space opera fantasy series. If you like powerful legacies, richly detailed worlds, and genre-bending action, then you’ll love Sean Allen’s potent tale.

290 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 27, 2021

About the author

Sean was born in 1978 on a US Air Force base in England. Legend has it his mother visited a movie theater in London not long before he was due, and Sean got to hear Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope shortly after it arrived in the UK. It’s said that he kicked wildly when he heard John Williams’s now-famous score, and it must be true—although the kicking stopped (mostly), to this day, Sean still gets goosebumps every time he hears that wonderful music.

Sean did most of his growing up (or aging, at least) in Colorado. During his school years he was a mediocre athlete, a better-than-average student, and a terrible dancer. Sean has a degree in Economics, another in Engineering and Technology Management, and an eclectic mix of things on his resume. He taught English in Vietnam, was a gigging musician in Minnesota, and once co-owned a professional pet care business. Along with Writer, Sean's curriculum vitae also includes Software Engineer.

Currently, Sean lives in sunny California with his wife, a miniature poodle named Col, and a half Chihuahua half Jack Russell terrier who answers to the name of Etta (unless she’s distracted by food). Sadly, time has done little for Sean's athletic prowess, but his dancing has improved. When he's not writing, you can find him riding his motorcycle, listening to music, writing code, or geeking out with a good movie or video game.

Reviews

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 star book, Kept me pulled into the book. Couldn't put it down.
Highly recommended this book. Took a bit to read but honestly i didn't mind it. So far i absolutely love the series.