Legacy of the Dragon

 “He was supposed to be dead–now they’re coming for him and everyone he loves.”

Jon Fenton vanished twenty years ago to protect his family, becoming martial arts icon Li Wei. But his past has found him. After a brutal attack on his family, Jon learns this isn’t revenge—it’s eradication.

Mei Qiu, ruthless leader of the Flying Dragons, has one goal—destroy Jon and his bloodline. Years ago, he escaped her father…and killed her brother. Now she’s finishing what they started.

At Jon’s side stands Ethan—his best friend and brother-in-law, a warrior equal in strength and resolve. At home, his sister Kim rises from grief to protect her family. In China, Xia—a warrior shaped by the same darkness—joins the fight.

Because this time, survival will take all of them.

Coming in the Fall of 2026!

 

“An adrenaline-fueled tale that ably shifts between action and drama.”

Kirkus Reviews

 “A globe-trotting adventure from the West to the East.”

– Goodreads

 “Realistic martial arts culture and philosophy.”

– Goodreads

“The writing is cinematic, immersive, and filled with tension and beauty in equal measure.”

– Goodreads

“The writing is cinematic, immersive, and filled with tension and beauty in equal measure.”

– Goodreads

“The heart of this novel is Jon’s transformation.”

– Goodreads

The book gives the sense that one is watching a movie as the characters interact.

– Amazon Reviewer

“A must-read for fans of historical fiction, martial arts, and character-driven storytelling.”

– Goodreads

A Note From The Author

Dear Reader,

Does reading fiction make us better people?  Some studies have shown it does.  Novels transport us with vivid mental pictures of characters and remote communities and allow us to access a character’s interior world in a way we normally cannot.

Writing is my mind’s flight simulator, just as pilots can practice flying without ever leaving the ground. My characters’ dreams and disappointments become my own.  Writing makes me better at understanding human beings.  Sometimes it helps me make sense of the world. And that’s why I’m hooked on writing and have been for most of my life.

My characters surprise me, transport me to places I’ve never been, and teach me empathy as I put myself in their shoes.  And novels allow me to view my characters’ lives over many years.  I learn from their mistakes, and my heart races when they’re in danger and when they fall in love. While I have the luxury of none of the risks, I get the thrill of the journey as I learn about the world.

Please come along, disengage and relax, immerse in an adventure.

-D.G.