Michael C. Baumann
As the son of a submariner in the U.S. Navy, Michael spent much of his childhood moving around, from his birthplace of Hawaii to his current home in Tucson, Arizona.
The animals and environement of the Sonoran Desert were the inspiration for the characters and settings of "Venom Wars of the Desert Realm," and the four heroes are named after his four children, whom he dedicated the book to.
Michael is currently working on book 2 of the series, "Venom Wars of the Island Realm."
He is a graduate of the University of Arizona. Bear Down!
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Book:
Venom Wars of the Desert Realm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Self - Createspace/Amazon
October 2017
ISBN 9781546835950
200 pages
The author will make this book available for sale at the Author Pavilion during the Festival.For centuries, there has been peace in the Desert Realm, where animals of every shape and size live together in harmony.
However, when a menacing force known as the "Venomous Ones" kidnap the unborn son of King Aridin and Queen Sparra, that peace comes to an end. With war and conflict on the horizon, three brave young hares are entrusted with the task of finding and rescuing the kidnapped prince and bringing order to the Realm. Armed with ancient weapons and aided by allies like Honu the great tortoise and the Elders of the Desert, the heroes then embark on an epic quest across various astonishing landscapes, all in hopes of restoring stability to the world they once knew. Rollicking, fun, and deeply imaginative, Venom Wars of the Desert Realm is the first in a sweeping fantasy series that will capture the imaginations of young readers everywhere. More/less
