Thunder Rider's Burden

Daviot, a world of magic faces impending destruction by an ancient curse. Magic has proved to be their ultimate undoing. Prophecy states that none of their own, would be able to stop "The Cracking". The hero of prophecy was awaited. A stranger arrives atop an iron horse, from a blinding light. A stranger to all but the woman Liesh. Her dreams have been haunted by this stranger's face for years. He is the man to take up the sacred "Sword of Braelor" and save the Davioti from their shortsightedness. He is The Thunder Rider. His past is fog of disjointed memories and illusive images. The only thing real to him is his love for the woman Liesh, for her, he agrees to take up "Braelor's Sword" and make things right. A magical stone must be found and restored, to stop their impending doom. The "Stone of Intent", instrumental in causing their plight, the stone was long ago broken in two and hidden away. Upon the motorcycle that bears his name, they set out on a quest to retrieve the stone pieces, restore it to its original state and call upon its power in an effort to avert catastrophe. Their road is long and difficult. Evil forces behind the scenes, seek to thwart their efforts, forces mortal and immortal. The would-be-hero is forced to come to terms with his value system and inborn sense of right and wrong as he counters each and every obstacle that they encounter. He must choose between what he has in the here and now or what he left behind. Choices that will ultimately decide the fate of a world.

Growing up reading Tolkien, Brooks and King, Chris Madonia learned the love of story telling. This is his first published work, reflecting his love of heros, motorcycles, magic, and monsters. Chris lives in middle America with his wife Sheila, his children Melanie and Anthony, and granddaughter Makayla. While writing is his passion, he is "paying the bills" by operating a home repair and inspection company.