[Epic Fantasy, Dragon Adventure, Christian Fantasy, Short Story]

Blessed by the gods, Job has never lost a battle. He has triumphed over every challenge from man and nature. Arrogant? Yes, but he's invincible. Or is he?

A Chink in the Armor by D. Robert Pease

From Evolved Publishing and D. Robert Pease, award-winning author of the Noah Zarc series, Joey Cola: Dream Warriors, and Shadow Swarm, comes a short story of the ancient tale of one man’s quest for glory, and the dragon who stands in his way.

FROM THE AUTHOR:

The book of Job is one of my favorites in the Bible. The idea that a man could go through such misery, the loss of his family, boils all over his body, friends who berate him, and still not lose his faith just amazes me.

I found myself imagining what happened in Job’s youth to create the man we see in the Bible. At one point God challenges Job and describes an awesome creature that could only be described as a dragon.

Thus the genesis of this story. I hope you like it.

Discover all of the books by D. Robert Pease

• Epic Fantasy: Shadow Swarm
• Young Adult Urban Fantasy: Joey Cola: Dream Warriors (Book 1)
• Middle Grade Sci-Fi: Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble (Book 1)
• Middle Grade Sci-Fi: Noah Zarc: Cataclysm (Book 2)
• Middle Grade Sci-Fi: Noah Zarc: Declaration (Book 3)
• Middle Grade Sci-Fi: Noah Zarc: Omnibus (Special Edition)
• Middle Grade Sci-Fi: Noah Zarc: Roswell Incident (Short Story)

Can Noah Zarc stop Earth from being destroyed... a second time?

“Pease’s strength as a storyteller lies in his ability to connect multiple time periods imaginatively, as well as Noah’s excited, fast-paced narration.” ~ Publishers Weekly

Noah Zarc has a life most kids only dream of – traveling through time on an immense spaceship, seeing the wonders of the solar system, and experiencing the vast history of Earth... before everything on the planet was destroyed. His family's mission is to repopulate Earth with life retrieved from the past. Of course, nothing ever goes as planned.

His mother and father vanish during an operation to Earth’s ancient past, and together with his brother, sister, and an orphaned girl from the Ice Age, Noah sets out on a quest through space and time to rescue his parents and bring them back to the 31st century.

Yet, as they soon discover, his parents' disappearance was no accident. The Zarc family is being systematically hunted by a dark foe who will stop at nothing to thwart the Zarc mission, even if that means destroying all life on Earth... again, including everything, and everyone, Noah holds dear.

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the first book in the multiple award-winning "Noah Zarc" series of science fiction time travel adventures—an out-of-this-world, action-packed thrill ride. [DRM-Free]

The Lexile® Framework® for Reading = 650L

Awards for Mammoth Trouble:

- Gold Medal Winner, Mom’s Choice Awards - Juvenile Fiction
- Honorable Mention, Eric Hoffer Award - Young Adult
- Gold Medal Winner, Readers Favorite Awards
- Awesome Indie-Approved, Middle Grade
- Silver Seal Winner, Character Building Counts Awards

Books by D. Robert Pease:

• Enslaved (Exodus Chronicles – Book 1)
• Red Sea (Exodus Chronicles – Book 2) – Coming 2019
• Promised Land (Exodus Chronicles – Book 3) – Coming 2020
• Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble (Book 1)
• Noah Zarc: Cataclysm (Book 2)
• Noah Zarc: Declaration (Book 3)
• Noah Zarc: Omnibus (Special Edition)
• Shadow Swarm
• Dream Warriors (Joey Cola – Book 1)
• Cleopatra Rising (Joey Cola – Book 2) – Coming 2020

More Great Young Adult Sci-Fi from Evolved Publishing:

• The "Dirt and Stars" Series by Kevin Killiany
• The "Whitewashed" Series by Adelaide Thorne
• The "Star City" Series by Edwin Peng
• Uploaded (Uploaded – Book 1) by James W. Hughes

Can Noah Zarc keep peace across the solar system... even if it means starting a war?

“Pease’s strength as a storyteller lies in his ability to connect multiple time periods imaginatively, as well as Noah’s excited, fast-paced narration.” ~ Publishers Weekly

As battles rage across the solar system, Noah Zarc must work to unite a rag-tag bunch of miners, farmers, and scientists who would rather just live in peace than fight a war which could set humanity back to the dark ages... if not destroy them altogether.

With only a time-traveling ship full of animals and a General from the history books (who is more comfortable riding a horse than in a spaceship) the Zarc family has to stand against the full might of a highly trained army of attack-drones, and a fleet of battleships armed with enough firepower to take out an entire planet.

Will the truth about what really happened a thousand years in the past be enough to stop total war? Or will Noah and his friends need to find another way to bring down a ruthless dictator who will do anything to keep himself in power... even if it means destroying the very people he rules?

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the third and final book in the multiple award-winning "Noah Zarc" series of science fiction time travel adventures—an out-of-this-world, action-packed thrill ride. [DRM-Free]

The Lexile® Framework® for Reading = 650L

Books by D. Robert Pease:

• Enslaved (Exodus Chronicles – Book 1)
• Red Sea (Exodus Chronicles – Book 2) – Coming 2019
• Promised Land (Exodus Chronicles – Book 3) – Coming 2020
• Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble (Book 1)
• Noah Zarc: Cataclysm (Book 2)
• Noah Zarc: Declaration (Book 3)
• Noah Zarc: Omnibus (Special Edition)
• Shadow Swarm
• Dream Warriors (Joey Cola – Book 1)
• Cleopatra Rising (Joey Cola – Book 2) – Coming 2020

More Great Young Adult Sci-Fi from Evolved Publishing:

• The "Dirt and Stars" Series by Kevin Killiany
• The "Whitewashed" Series by Adelaide Thorne
• The "Star City" Series by Edwin Peng
• Uploaded (Uploaded – Book 1) by James W. Hughes

Is Noah Zarc responsible for the destruction of Earth... a thousand years before his birth?

“Pease’s strength as a storyteller lies in his ability to connect multiple time periods imaginatively, as well as Noah’s excited, fast-paced narration.” ~ Publishers Weekly

Noah Zarc rockets to Venus on a quest to discover the truth about his past. He refuses to believe his father is really the monster everyone says he is. Could there be valid reasons for everything his father’s done, including abandoning Noah at birth?

Together with his two friends, a plucky girl from the Ice Age, and a street-wise kid from back alleys of Mars, Noah searches for answers to secrets everyone refuses to talk about — secrets that have remained hidden for over a thousand years. In the process he becomes embroiled in a mystery that could have devastating consequences.

Could it be possible that Noah inadvertently caused the greatest cataclysm in the history of the solar system? Will the name, Noah Zarc, be forever linked to the most devastating crime in humanity’s existence, all because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time? Race with Noah as he tries to stop the destruction of Earth, even if the enemy he needs to stop... is himself.

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the second book in the multiple award-winning "Noah Zarc" series of science fiction time travel adventures—an out-of-this-world, action-packed thrill ride. [DRM-Free]

The Lexile® Framework® for Reading = 630L

Books by D. Robert Pease:

• Enslaved (Exodus Chronicles – Book 1)
• Red Sea (Exodus Chronicles – Book 2) – Coming 2019
• Promised Land (Exodus Chronicles – Book 3) – Coming 2020
• Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble (Book 1)
• Noah Zarc: Cataclysm (Book 2)
• Noah Zarc: Declaration (Book 3)
• Noah Zarc: Omnibus (Special Edition)
• Shadow Swarm
• Dream Warriors (Joey Cola – Book 1)
• Cleopatra Rising (Joey Cola – Book 2) – Coming 2020

More Great Young Adult Sci-Fi from Evolved Publishing:

• The "Dirt and Stars" Series by Kevin Killiany
• The "Whitewashed" Series by Adelaide Thorne
• The "Star City" Series by Edwin Peng
• Uploaded (Uploaded – Book 1) by James W. Hughes

A mother’s secret. A son’s destiny.
Can humanity be delivered from certain extinction?

Cosette Sinclair, pregnant with an illegal second child, makes a discovery that will change the course of humanity. While on assignment to find a habitable planet for mankind’s first colony, she witnesses a tear in space—a gateway for a devastating alien invasion. Now she’s faced with the heart-wrenching choice between saving her unborn child and saving the world.

Moshie lives in a culture that prizes competition above all else. His mother raises him to dominate every creature he encounters. As Moshie trains for the day when he will rule an ancient alien civilization, a whisper in the young man’s mind calls him to something greater. Can he put aside a lifetime of striving for power and heed the cry to save those he despises the most?

She has one chance to save the human race. He has one chance to save himself. Both learn that trusting their long-hated enemies might be their only chance of survival.

Enslaved is the first book in the “Exodus Chronicles,” a captivating saga of humanity’s final struggle. If you like action-packed adventure, complex characters, and alien worlds, then you’ll love D. Robert Pease’s imaginative interstellar homage to the Book of Exodus.

Buy Enslaved today and chart a course to the promised land....

[Sci-Fi, Alien Invasion, Space Opera, First Contact]

ENSLAVED by D. Robert Pease

Evolved Publishing presents the first book in the extraordinary “Exodus Chronicles,” a space opera adventure unlike any other. [DRM-Free]

Books by D. Robert Pease:

• Enslaved (Exodus Chronicles – Book 1)
• Red Sea (Exodus Chronicles – Book 2) – Coming 2018
• Promised Land (Exodus Chronicles – Book 3) – Coming 2018
• Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble (Book 1)
• Noah Zarc: Cataclysm (Book 2)
• Noah Zarc: Declaration (Book 3)
• Noah Zarc: Omnibus (Special Edition)
• Shadow Swarm
• Dream Warriors (Joey Cola – Book 1)
• Cleopatra Rising (Joey Cola – Book 2) – Coming 2019

More Great Sci-Fi from Evolved Publishing:

• The Jakkattu Vector (Jakkattu – Book 1) by P.K. Tyler
• Shroud of Eden (Panhelion Chronicles – Book 1) by Marlin Desault
• The Trace (Whitewashed – Book 1) by Adelaide Thorne
• Star City (Star City – Book 1) by Edwin Peng

In the dream world, not everyone is what they appear to be.

WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Fall 2015 - Best Young Adult Fiction

Joseph Colafranceschi is a fifteen-year-old, self-described geek, living in the Bronx. The second youngest of twelve sons of the former U.S. ambassador to Italy, Joey discovers that a small Egyptian statuette, given to him by his father, endows him with power to control his dreams.

After his brothers throw him down a manhole, Joey is drawn into a hidden society of warriors who have been battling a reincarnated Egyptian Pharaoh for over 3,000 years. In the dream world, it’s impossible to tell who to trust. As Joey slips deeper into a world of gladiator battles and clandestine missions within other people’s dreams, he catches the eye of a beautiful Egyptian princess.

The only thing that keeps him grounded in reality is his best friend Alex, but even she may not be who he thought she was.

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the first book in the "Joey Cola" series of YA Urban Fantasy adventures. [DRM-Free]

“I loved Noah Zarc, Mr. Pease’s MG trilogy. And I enjoyed his recent grown up fantasy, Shadow Swarm. But this is his best book yet.” ~ Michelle Isenhoff

“I must say I was very impressed with this book. Very enjoyable. It even had me jumping off my bed in anxious excitement at one point.” ~ J. Rivera

“This was truly an amazing read! Something that I have not read before, which is what I love... ...the ending of this book took me by complete surprise! I finished it last night but am still in shock.” ~ Erika Messer

“A thrilling story of adventure and intrigue with more than its fair share of twists and turns. Joey Cola is a new breed of hero.” ~ Susanne Powell

“Action, romance, magic, and mythology.” ~ Celestial

Q: What made you want to write a young adult urban fantasy series?

A: When I was a kid there was no such thing as YA fantasy. We had some books for kids, like the Hardy Boys series (which I devoured,) but for the most part, if you wanted fantasy, you read what the adults were reading. But nowadays the adult stuff can be a little extreme, so I wanted to write a young adult fantasy novel that teens would love, with all the action, adventure and even a touch of romance, but I didn't want something I wouldn’t want my teens reading.

Q: Is this the first book in a planned fantasy series for teens?

A: Yes. I’m really enjoying my foray into young adult urban fantasy and have some fun ideas for sequels. My plan is to make this a trilogy.

Q: How do you define Teen Urban Fantasy?

A: That’s a really good question. A quick perusal of the titles on Amazon will show a pretty large variation in the types of books shelved under this category. Many seem to be geared more towards moms than their kids. I’d probably say the Joey Cola series is more of a teen fantasy adventure with an urban flavor to it. Urban meaning it’s in a modern setting (NewYork City) but also much of the story takes place in what I call the dream world—a place where the laws of physics don’t apply.

Born to Rule. Lived to Heal. Died to Save. Born Again.

WINNER: Mom’s Choice Awards, Gold Medal - Fantasy & Science Fiction

Aberthol Nauile doesn’t know that he beheld the creation of the world, ravaged by a war of the gods, and began anew; or that he led legions in a war that had raged since the dawn of time; or that he once rode on a dragon with his father. All he knows is that he awoke in a coffin deep within a tomb, hearing voices in his head, and now the whole world thinks he is their savior.

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS an epic fantasy adventure spanning millennia, set in a world full of magic and dark forces where creatures of legend come alive. (Great for readers 15 and up.) [DRM-Free]

Praise for Shadow Swarm:

“Shadow Swarm sucked me in….” ~ Michelle Isenhoff

“Great action adventure!” ~ AllisonBurres

“It’s extremely poetic and something I haven’t seen done in any other book that I’ve read.” ~ Tara Lee

“D. has a way of spinning a story that engrosses you from the moment you begin reading.” ~ LizzieBeth

“Shadow Swarm is a new novel that goes beyond touching the surface of fantasy and takes the reader into a whole new level of fiction.” ~ Lois Ann

Interview with the Author

Q: What made you want to write epic fantasy novels?

A: I grew up on this stuff: J.R.R. Tolkien, Stephen R. Donaldson, Roger Zelazny... I could go on and on, but it was this kind of epic fantasy with dragons, and magic and fantastical worlds that filled my imagination as a kid. So the question is more like how could I not write an epic fantasy?

Q: Do you consider Shadow Swarm a Sword & Sorcery type epic?

A: There are certainly elements of sword and sorcery in the novel. With big sweeping battles and magic I poured all that I love into this story. I also worked to create a world with a rich history, political machinations and fantastical creatures of every kind. Again, this is the stuff I love. Shadow Swarm is also clean without the language and sex found in many books today, so it can be a great epic fantasy book for teens to read as well.

Books by D. Robert Pease:

• Enslaved (Exodus Chronicles – Book 1)
• Red Sea (Exodus Chronicles – Book 2) – Coming 2020
• Promised Land (Exodus Chronicles – Book 3) – Coming 2021
• Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble (Book 1)
• Noah Zarc: Cataclysm (Book 2)
• Noah Zarc: Declaration (Book 3)
• Noah Zarc: Omnibus (Special Edition)
• Shadow Swarm
• Dream Warriors (Joey Cola – Book 1)
• Cleopatra Rising (Joey Cola – Book 2) – Coming 2020

More Great Fantasy Books from Evolved Publishing

What really happened on July 14, 1947 outside of Roswell, New Mexico? Did an alien spaceship crash, only to be confiscated by the U.S. government? There’s one kid who knows the whole story, and even though he might get in a heap of trouble for telling it, he just can’t keep quiet any longer.

This science fiction time travel adventure short story is perfect for young adult readers aged 11 to 111.

“Pease’s strength as a storyteller lies in his ability to connect multiple time periods imaginatively, as well as Noah’s excited, fast-paced narration.” ~ Publishers Weekly

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the short story prequel to the "Noah Zarc" science fiction series—an out-of-this-world, action-packed thrill ride. [DRM-FREE]

Includes a special sneak preview of the first novel in the series, Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble.

Books by D. Robert Pease:

• Enslaved (Exodus Chronicles – Book 1)
• Red Sea (Exodus Chronicles – Book 2) – Coming 2019
• Promised Land (Exodus Chronicles – Book 3) – Coming 2020
• Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble (Book 1)
• Noah Zarc: Cataclysm (Book 2)
• Noah Zarc: Declaration (Book 3)
• Noah Zarc: Omnibus (Special Edition)
• Shadow Swarm
• Dream Warriors (Joey Cola – Book 1)
• Cleopatra Rising (Joey Cola – Book 2) – Coming 2020

More Great Sci-Fi from Evolved Publishing:

• The "Dirt and Stars" Series by Kevin Killiany
• The "Whitewashed" Series by Adelaide Thorne
• The "Star City" Series by Edwin Peng
• Uploaded (Uploaded – Book 1) by James W. Hughes

Can Noah Zarc stop Earth from being destroyed... a second time?

In a future where Earth has been wiped clean of all life, and humans have moved on to other worlds, Noah Zarc and his family embark on a quest through space and time, to rebuild a lost world and make amends for the horrific deeds of humanity’s dark past.

A Short Story Prequel + All 3 Books in One Special Edition:

• Prequel - Noah Zarc: Roswell Incident
• Book 1 - Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble
• Book 2 - Noah Zarc: Cataclysm
• Book 3 - Noah Zarc: Declaration

Exclusive to this edition are 22 fun and fantastic black & white illustrations by author and artist, D. Robert Pease.

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the Special Omnibus Edition of the "Noah Zarc" time travel science fiction series—a multiple award-winning, out-of-this-world, action-packed thrill ride. [DRM-Free]

NOAH ZARC: MAMMOTH TROUBLE -
Noah Zarc has a life most kids only dream of - traveling through space and time on an immense spaceship and experiencing the vast history of Earth... before it was destroyed. His family's mission is to repopulate Earth with life retrieved from the past. But, when his parents disappear in the Ice Age, Noah discovers life never goes as planned.

NOAH ZARC: CATACLYSM -
Noah Zarc rockets to Venus to discover the truth about his past. He refuses to believe his father is a monster. But while searching for answers that have remained hidden for a thousand years, Noah becomes embroiled in a mystery with devastating consequences. He must stop Earth from being destroyed. Even if the enemy he needs to stop... is himself.

NOAH ZARC: DECLARATION -
As battles rage across the solar system, Noah Zarc must work to unite a rag-tag bunch of miners, farmers, and scientists who would rather live in peace than fight a war which could set humanity back to the dark ages. But war may be inevitable with a dictator whose only goal is to stay in power, even if it means destroying the very people he rules.

“Pease’s strength as a storyteller lies in his ability to connect multiple time periods imaginatively, as well as Noah’s excited, fast-paced narration.” ~ Publishers Weekly

“Great action, characters and storytelling, Mr. Pease. I would like to see this on the big screen!” ~ Melinda Matthews

“D. Robert Pease is the Orson Scott Card of juvenile Sci-Fi and those reader’s who fell in love with Ender’s Game ... will undeniably be hooked on the many adventures of Noah Zarc.” ~ Amazon Reviewer

Awards for Book 1 - Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble:

- Gold Medal Winner, Mom’s Choice Awards - Juvenile Fiction
- Honorable Mention, Eric Hoffer Award - Young Adult
- Gold Medal Winner, Readers Favorite Awards
- Awesome Indie-Approved, Middle Grade
- Silver Seal Winner, Character Building Counts Awards

• Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble (Book 1)
• Noah Zarc: Cataclysm (Book 2)
• Noah Zarc: Declaration (Book 3)