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As the title implies, Third is the third in a series of published poetry from author Devin A. Dugan. His first two poetry books, Expressions from the Heart and Abounding the Years were nothing short of an enchanted reading delight. This book is no different. The written art form of poetry is not a simple phenomenon to define. Third, however, creates a captivating illustrious language set to paper that needs no definition. Also included in this collection of writings is the author's commentary on his inspiration in writing various selected poems.With an insightful introduction by fellow author Tyler R. Tichelaar, author of The Queen City, this collected anthology of poems is one for the ages.
Midnight Texas is a story of a young man, Duke Durahad, who is a drummer in a college band. During his senior year he meets Kate Rosetta, a shy young girl in her junior year. She is a troubled soul with a past that includes being raped in two separate instances and partaking in a failed suicide attempt. Duke instantly becomes infatuated with her and will do whatever it takes to be with her.Meanwhile, Duke’s band, Midnight Texas, is quickly becoming the local favorite around the small town of Marquette, Michigan, where he attends college. Soon, the band is performing almost every night and gaining rapid exposure. It seems only a matter of time before they get their lucky break. This causes trouble for Duke in his pursuits of Kate. What also stands in his way is Kate’s ongoing depression and growing obsession with a different man, Eric Boucher.Eric Boucher is the only man Kate had ever willingly given herself to. She had loved him more than any other man. Their relationship explodes into a terrible situation when Kate realizes he is only with her for his own gratification and he will never truly love her. Still, Kate cannot stop loving him.Soon, Kate’s depression takes over not only her life, but Duke’s as well. He falls further and further into a despondent state with only his music to keep him happy. When Duke is finally faced with the decision to continue his pursuits of playing music or to remain with the girl who will eventually tear him apart in the same way she was, he must decide which path to choose; love of a dream or love of a girl.
A child, abducted from its crib is brought to a world ages away and is heir to a legend foretold for centuries. The child's birthright is that of the fabled Power Sword, and to rule the two kingdoms of this planet, currently torn apart by war. The Power Sword Chronicles begins the story of a young man who will come to save a world no one knew existed. A story as enchanting as it is exciting, combining the adventure of fantasy, the lure of romance, and the mysteries of science fiction rolled into one. Follow an unknown and unwilling hero through a journey of secrecy across a strange frozen land. Through the course of his revelation, this nameless hero comes to claim the legendary Power Sword. With it, he learns that his destiny has been predetermined by this planet's history. In order to ever learn of his past, he will have to accept his future…to unite this planet in peace.
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