Damien Ike And The Fallen House Of Draven

By (author) Benson, Dee; By (author) Arlo, David
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INTRODUCING A BOLD NEW HERO - DAMIEN IKE.

Damien Ike is fortunate. There''s no way his father, their leader, would have a son who is a Nullborn.

Then Damien stumbles upon a secret his mother has kept from everyone - even him - and everything changes.

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INTRODUCING A BOLD NEW HERO - DAMIEN IKE.

Damien Ike is fortunate. As the son of the most powerful mage in the land, he should have a bright future ahead of him. But as Damien approaches adulthood, he can''t help but worry that there is no sign of his magic developing. And yet to survive beyond a few days old with no magic is unthinkable - the High Commission of Mages does not allow it. There''s no way his father, their leader, would have a son who is a Nullborn.

Then Damien stumbles upon a secret his mother has kept from everyone - even him - and everything changes. Could it be that the fortune his future promised is not all it''s cracked up to be? As Damien''s world is turned upside down, he must discover how to keep their secret safe and get to the heart of the lies on which their world is founded . . .

A thrilling new YA fantasy exploring fear, prejudice . . . and hope. Perfect for fans of THE WITCHER and AN EMBER IN THE ASHES.

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This is a compelling dystopian fantasy that examines prejudice, power, and questioning the establishment
Biographical note:
Dee Benson (Author)
Dee Benson has loved books since childhood. Exploring Narnia, adventuring with the Famous Five and indulging in all things girly with the Sweet Valley Twins sparked her love for reading. She finds it surreal that she now gets to create her own worlds and characters in books of her own. At university, she studied Molecular Biology with Genetics and only survived it by writing fiction during lectures. When she isn''t writing, Dee enjoys long walks, good food and music that makes her wish she could sing. She lives in Liverpool with her husband and two daughters.

David Arlo (Author)
David Arlo is a multi-hyphenate and the co-founder of No Ordinary. The recording artist, songwriter, actor, writer, director, and Executive producer, who is signed to Arista/Sony Music US, has worked with high-profile producers and creatives. He is a versatile, vital, and visionary creator who tells stories through various media. Damien Ike and the Fallen House of Draven is his debut work of fiction.


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An action-packed YA fantasy, perfect for fans of THE WITCHER, AN EMBER IN THE ASHES and SHADOW AND BONE.
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Conceived by music creator and producer David Arlo Osuhon and written in collaboration with Dee Benson, this project highlights the perspectives and creative talents of two up-and-coming Black creators.
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David Arlo and his production company No Ordinary are simultaneously developing DAMIEN IKE for film audiences.
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A thrilling new urban fantasy exploring themes of disenfranchisement, control and fear of difference.
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Featuring an expansive and well-developed urban fantasy world, and using magic to explore heirarchy and control within contemporary societies.