Title: Zero’s Return
Author: Sara King
First published February 11, 2014
657 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 4.31
Overview
In a world where magic is forbidden, the Dragon Born are feared and hunted for their powerful abilities. Sera Dering has spent her entire life hiding her magic from the supernatural council, but when a dark force threatens to destroy everything she knows, she is forced to team up with a deadly mage from the council.
As they work together to save their city from a magical apocalypse, Sera must keep her true identity hidden or face certain death. Mercenary Magic by Ella Summers is a thrilling urban fantasy novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
This is the first book in the Dragon Born Series, which can be read independently or together with the sister series.
About the Author
After a challenging journey, I am proud to present my 15th book, Alaskan Fury. The majority of my previous works (excluding my first few “practice books”) have been collecting digital dust on my hard drive for the past 3-6 years as I waited for a top-tier editor at a traditional publishing house to take notice.
Despite having a renowned agent advocating for my writing, my hopes were dashed when no offers came my way.
However, I have a persistent nature, some might even say a stubborn streak, and as an Alaskan, perhaps a bit of naivete. So, I am taking a leap of faith and independently publishing my books, leaving their fate to chance.
If you enjoy my writing, please share the news with your friends. I don’t have a large marketing team behind me, so word-of-mouth is vital.
It’s important to note that my books have not undergone professional copyediting. Instead, they have been carefully reviewed by a group of dedicated volunteers who have invested many hours into crafting the book in your hands.
They are truly amazing individuals, and I am grateful for their contributions.
Furthermore, I am a prolific writer, capable of producing six novels per year – or even eight if I’m not sidetracked. During my years of waiting for recognition, I grew increasingly frustrated as my manuscripts piled up.
Traditional publishing houses typically only accept one or two books from each author annually, leaving me with few options. However, now that I have an outlet for my creativity, I will be releasing many new titles in the future.
If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected]. Also, feel free to add me as a friend on Facebook.
Editoral Review
Zeros Return by Sara King is a thought-provoking science fiction tale that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and sacrifice. The book was first published on February 11, 2014 and has since gained a loyal following among fans of the genre.
Sara King, the author of Zeros Return, is a prolific science fiction and fantasy writer. Her other works include The Legend of ZERO series and the Outer Bounds trilogy.
Kings writing is known for its detailed world-building, complex characters, and tightly-woven plots. Set in a dystopian future, Zeros Return tells the story of a young soldier named Zero, who is resurrected after being killed in battle.
However, things are not as they seem, as Zero soon discovers that the government has implanted false memories in his mind, and that his true identity may be a threat to their power. As Zero struggles to uncover the truth about himself and his past, he is thrust into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with those who seek to control him.
Along the way, he must confront his own identity and what it means to be truly human. One of the strengths of Zeros Return is the depth and complexity of its characters.
Kings writing allows readers to fully understand and empathize with the motivations of each character, even those who wield power over others. The pacing is also excellent, with the story unfolding at just the right pace to keep the reader engaged and invested in the outcome.
The themes of identity and loyalty are particularly well-done in Zeros Return. King explores the idea that our identity is shaped by the events and people around us, and that this identity can be manipulated by those in power.
The novel also delves into the idea of loyalty and how it can be tested in the face of conflicting loyalties. Despite its strengths, Zeros Return does have some limitations.
The world-building is not as detailed as it could be, and some readers may find the premise of a government implanting false memories to be somewhat far-fetched. That being said, Zeros Return is a compelling and well-crafted novel that is sure to appeal to fans of science fiction and dystopian fiction.
It is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition that will stay with readers long after they finish the final page. Overall, we would highly recommend Zeros Return to anyone looking for a well-written and engaging science fiction novel.
We give it 4.5 out of 5 stars.
