End of Empire to the Birth of Nation - Huge print edition combines End of Empire with Birth of Nation under one cover. Jake was born the son of a common laborer and grew up on the mean streets of the Empire's worst slum, M'TK. Despite that, his father was able to instill a sense of worth and integrity within Jake that the streets could never beat out of him. M'TK did teach Jake when to fight and when to run and when he learned the army was coming to burn the slum, together with his father, they saved the people who lived there. Standing on a ridge above the city, watching his home burn, Jake knew something inside him had changed. Myth has it that was the birth of the M'TK Sewer Rat, a title of respect from those he served and fear from those he fought. His childhood made him tough; the university made him a lawyer. After years of blood, sweat, and tears, Jake found himself working as a lowly prosecutor in the Emperor's Court harassing an endless parade of drunks and prostitutes. Then the murder of a fisherman's daughter catapults Jake to the center of a political fight that will bring the Empire to its knees.
About the Author: Delinda McCann is a social psychologist who has worked in the field of developmental disabilities for over twenty years. She has served on committees for the state of Washington and been an educational advisor to other governments. Her work has earned her the praise of doctors, government officials and families all over the world. She has published numerous articles on disability issues, education, and adoption. Her unique perspective and sense of humor have delighted her readers even when she has been writing about the reality of caring for a loved one who has a severe disability. When the world turns crazy, as it frequently does for the disability community, her friends say there is nobody they would rather laugh and cry with. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a major cause of numerous social disorders, including learning disabilities, school failure, juvenile delinquency, homelessness, unemployment, mental illness, and crime - US Senate Resolution Aug. 1 2012 Delinda lives a on a small farm near Seattle, WA where she raised her daughters and now runs a small organic flower business with the help of her husband and two giant poodles. She enjoys singing with her church choir and playing the piano-poorly. A brush with cancer made her realize that she needed to slow down, so she turned to writing fiction inspired by her behind-the-scenes experiences of advocating for and loving the people who are just a little bit different.