Brand of Light - (The Droseran Saga) by Ronie Kendig (Hardcover)

About the Book

*** WINNER: ACFW Carol Award, Speculative ***
*** WINNER: Realm Award, Science Fiction ***
*** WINNER: Alliance Award, Reader's Choice ***

There's a price on her head, and it has everything to do with the brand on her arm.

Tertian Space Coalition has blessed every planet in the quadrants with high technology, save one: Drosero. But in spite of their tenuous treaty with the ruling clans, TSC has plans for the backward planet. And they're not alone.

After a catastrophic explosion, Kersei Dragoumis awakens in a derelict shuttle, alone, injured, and ignorant of the forbidden technology that has swept her into a nightmare. The brand she's borne since childhood burns mysteriously, but the pain is nothing to that when she learns her family is dead and she is accused of their murders.

Across the quadrants, Marco Dusan responds to the call of a holy order--not to join them, but to seek a bounty. Gifted--or cursed--with abilities that mark him a Kynigos, a tracker sworn to bring interplanetary fugitives to justice, Marco discovers this particular bounty has nothing to do with justice and everything to do with prophecy. One that involves the hunter as much as the hunted.

Book Synopsis

*** WINNER: ACFW Carol Award, Speculative ***
*** WINNER: Realm Award, Science Fiction ***
*** WINNER: Alliance Award, Reader's Choice ***

There's a price on her head, and it has everything to do with the brand on her arm.

Tertian Space Coalition has blessed every planet in the quadrants with high technology, save one: Drosero. But in spite of their tenuous treaty with the ruling clans, TSC has plans for the backward planet. And they're not alone.

After a catastrophic explosion, Kersei Dragoumis awakens in a derelict shuttle, alone, injured, and ignorant of the forbidden technology that has swept her into a nightmare. The brand she's borne since childhood burns mysteriously, but the pain is nothing to that when she learns her family is dead and she is accused of their murders.

Across the quadrants, Marco Dusan responds to the call of a holy order--not to join them, but to seek a bounty. Gifted--or cursed--with abilities that mark him a Kynigos, a tracker sworn to bring interplanetary fugitives to justice, Marco discovers this particular bounty has nothing to do with justice and everything to do with prophecy. One that involves the hunter as much as the hunted.

Review Quotes

"Complex and compelling, with enough intriguing characters to power several novels. An exciting start to a space opera series that promises action, mystery, and romance to come!" -- Kathy Tyers, author of the Firebird series, Shivering World, and One Mind's Eye --Kathy Tyers

"From the expansive worldbuilding to the rich cast of characters, I was a goner from chapter one. I loved every second I spent in this complex, beautiful, intense world. Ronie Kendig is a master storyteller, weaving scenes with intricacy, depth, and heart, while maintaining the taut pacing of a suspense novel. Wherever Kendig takes The Droseran Saga next, I'm there for it!" -- Lindsay A. Franklin, award-winning author of The Story Peddler --Lindsay A. Franklin

"Kingdoms at war. A galaxy full of intrigue. A heroine you can't help but cheer for. Brand of Light is the exhilarating start of an epic new saga! Kendig at her best!" -- Tosca Lee, New York Times best-selling author --Tosca Lee

"This book has everything: intricate worlds steeped in rich culture and twisted politics, broken treaties, secret prophecies, and heart-stopping revelations that will keep you turning pages long into the night. Kendig delivers a brilliant blend of pulse-punching action, heartache, and hope. Brand of Light is the space opera I've been waiting for. A masterpiece." -- Nadine Brandes, award-winning author of A Time to Die and Romanov
--Nadine Brandes

"This new Christian science fiction series is an epic story in the making... Readers will eagerly await future books after becoming engaged in Kersei's redemptive arc." -- Booklist
-- "Booklist"

About the Author

Ronie Kendig is an award-winning, bestselling author of over twenty titles. An Army brat, Ronie lives a short train ride from New York City with her husband, twin sons, and two fur-sons, VVolt N629, a retired military working dog, and Benning the Stealth Golden. Described as an empath by her literary agent, Ronie has used her degree in psychology to write books that have won the coveted Christy Award, RomanticTimes Reviewers' Choice Award, HOLT Medallion Award, and more. Her books have also hit the CBA Bestseller List multiple times. Visit Ronie online at www.roniekendig.com.