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$5,500 Campaign Goal
$10 Raised So Far (1%)
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Fuel $10 or more:

Any contribution of $10 receives: An e-book copy of the complete novel. 1 Fueler!

Fuel $20 or more:

Any contribution of $20 receives: The e-book and a hand written (and heartfelt) thank you card.

Fuel $50 or more:

Any contribution of $50 receives: A signed physical copy of the novel.

Started by David Jackson August 21st, 2011

The Secret King- A Fantasy Style Sci-fi Novel

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The Secret King- A Fantasy Style Sci-fi Novel

The project is an action novel (with some romance). It is the story of young men and women who grew up in a low-tech world (stone castles, swords, horse-drawn carts etc.). When they reached late childhood, they entered hibernation like generations before them. They expected to emerge years later and find their place in the world as adults.

When they awoke, they discovered that their parents generation had vanished, and they must forge a new society. Alone.

I developed the story to accompany the Online Role Playing Game "Four Kingdoms of the Hidden River" which I created. There is more information about the game at www.4khr.com . The first 50 pages of the story are there as well www.4khr.com/TSK.html .

I am very excited about the novel, because I think I have stumbled onto a new way to tell the age old stories of life, love, and what really matters.

The story is technically sci-fi, but it reads more like fantasy because concepts like genetic engineering and bio-electric communication are implied rather than discussed.

I think you will find the story fun and enjoyable.

I plan to use the funds raised to subsidise the printing and sale of the books at below cost in support of the game. The game will support the book and the book will support the game. It is a common symbiotic relationship in the multi-media world in which we live.

Thanks for your support.

-David Jackson