A Sharp Spear Point
The sequel to A Spear in Flight, this novel continues the compelling story of Thomasyn, Bethany, and Jon after they completed their training as Spears who protect it. Three Spears-fighters barely beyond childhood, impeccably trained in fighting, moral values, and endurance, the defenders of the people-rise to battle enemies who threaten to destroy lives and the political structure holding their Realm together.

This young adult series is best for those 13 years of age and older.

The Series:

• A Spear in Flight
• A Sharp Spear Point
• Slashed by a Spear Shaft

- Vivian Delchamps, Editor

Note - realistic violence

Bethany, Jon, and Thomasyn are impressive and complex characters and, young though they are, their skill, courage, and wisdom give the story its vitality. Jon's growing mercilessness spawns the trepidation of his friends; the unsettling nature of his rising psychosis is felt at every turn. After the Spears discover the unrest of the spiritual, hard-working dwarfs and encounter a village under the control of trolls, they ultimately must face this menace that grows within their triad. Brilliantly executed, this novel unleashes dangers and discoveries powerfully woven together and irrefutably original. - Vivian Delchamps, Editor
About the Author: Douglas Owen is a writer of fiction, science fiction and young adult fiction that is often described as descriptive, imaginative and ranging from the believable to the outlandish. He is also a contributing writer and circulation coordinator for Self-Publishing! Magazine. Since 2012, Doug has contributed content to Self-Publishing! Magazine with his column A WRITTEN VIEW. The column focuses on assisting writers and creators on fine tuning their craft. He covers such subjects as the writing process to publishing on a shoestring budget. Doug also publishes interviews with artists, writers and people in the publishing industry. In 2013, Doug was requested to participate in WORDPLAY 2013, EMERGING WRITERS OF YORK REGION. His story, LONELY, gained high praise from all participants. MashStories published his flash science fiction story, THE SHIP, in 2014. They shortlisted the story in their quarterly magazine. Doug continues to publish his fiction in online magazines, small press magazines and through Science Fiction and Fantasy Publications. He is also looking forward to participating in the next edition of WORDPLAY, along with MASHSTORIES. His second book of the SPEAR series is on track for publication in November 2014. Born in Scarborough, Ontario, Doug has struggled with a serious addiction to reading, and spent many hours creating outlandish backgrounds for AD&D characters. In 2010 he started to take his writing more series, and has enjoyed the journey. He called Markham, ON home for more than a decade and has lived in Stouffville, ON since 2007.