Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #17 August 2015 | Page 32

Lyra is a novelist, poet, playwright, and songwriter.
Lyra currently lives in Florida with partner and
spouse, Timothy Casey, and their two insane cats.
Further information about Lyra’s stories, music and
more can be found at www.lyrashanti.com.
Shiva XIV is the story of Ayn, a boy who is destined
to become the great messiah of his people in order to
save their galaxy from disease and war. But can he
do it, and should he? Is it even his true place? Ayn
must decide, and choose before it’s too late! Book
One begins with Ayn’s birth and follows him as he
discovers the world outside the palace he was raised.
A coming of age story amidst galactic turmoil, Book
One has action, romance, mysticism, and magical
creatures. Join Ayn and his friends as his journey to
become a heroic legend unfolds!
Available on paperback and Kindle at Amazon
( http://www.amazon.com/Shiva-XIV-1/
dp/069235638X )and at www.shivaxiv.com
Cover by Julia Takagi

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