Dragons Walk Among Us
The Allison Lee Chronicles #1
by Dan Rice
Shutterbug Allison Lee is trying to survive high school while suffering the popular girl’s abuse. Her life is often abysmal, but at least her green hair is savage. Her talent for photography is recognized by the school paper and the judges of a photo contest.
While visiting her friend Joe, a homeless vet, Allison’s life irrevocably changes after an attack leaves her blind. All her dreams as a photojournalist are dashed as she realizes she’ll never see again. Despair sets in until she is offered an experimental procedure to restore her vision. But there are side effects, or are they hallucinations? She now sees dragons accompanying some of the people she meets. Can she trust her eyes, or has the procedure affected her more than she can see?
3 out of 5 fairies
I thought the premise for this book was interesting, which is what made me pick it up. Overall, it’s an interesting read, but at times I wish the story had moved along a little quicker and a little more smoothly. I really liked Allison as a character, she was very true to how you’d expect a teenager to act, and at times react to things. Although I would have liked to see the dragons introduced a little sooner, once they were, I’d say the tension really starts to build. (After all, it’s not as if everyone can say them). Overall, a fun read.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dan has wanted to write novels since first reading Frank Herbert’s Dune at the age of eleven. A native of the Pacific Northwest, he often goes hiking with his family through mist-shrouded forests and along alpine trails with expansive views.
Dragons Walk Among Us is his debut novel. He plans to keep writing fantasy and science-fiction for many years. You can explore his blog at https://www.danscifi.com