Derek Stirling Kerr
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Derek was born in rural Western Australia, growing up mostly in rural South Australia between three family ventures to England. His own restlessness as an adult prompted several moves around both Australia and England, as well as working in fields as diverse as retail, disability services, voluntary sector services, hospitality, furniture removals and energy healing.
A briefer than intended move to New Zealand to complete the final phase of writing his first sci-fi novel - part one of a nine volume series - became an extended visit to Singapore and another return to Australia. With the initial version of his first novel being closer in size to War and Peace than Dune, he has since revised and subdivided the first Kiyron volume into three books. He presently resides in Hobart, Tasmania, where he is working on the next eight volumes (or 24 books) of his Kiyron based series.
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Awakenings: The 1st Augured Climacteric - An Alliance of Three
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Metaphysical, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Coming of Age
In Ristiek, Lieoptay-Noot, Nktliflë Seer to his people, friend and student of Iyrës, the not-yet-born Kajin Rabiel, foretells events that shape the future of Malkiyron and Dooskiyron, the outer and inner worlds of Kiyron. His cryptic prophecies include the Tr Halsien Zjeur. In the 1st Augured Climacteric, the War of Deceptions has arrived, the Central Kalayvyen States conquering nation after nation with ruthless efficiency. The outcome appears unstoppable and catastrophic. Renowned seer Zarith Gavet may be Malkiyron's only hope, utilising every resource available: Helier'Oasjaan, his android colleague and friend; Mumbles, the mysterious Ristiekaan Ninuuk, with a fondness for some of his students; and especially the unique talents of Sjaarkrom Institute's Academy meta-skilled students. Three of those students are becoming increasingly important: twin sister and brother, Bisel and Padran, each developing at unprecedented levels; and Koarvel, with abilities virtually unknown, even to himself. But there's an unknown force at work, with incredible resources. They want the twins, dead if necessary. They know how to breach the Institute's defences, how to control a person's mind, and how to kill with lethal brutality. To stop them, Bisel and Padran must put aside their own growing differences and learn who these people are. 
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Awakenings: The 2nd Augured Climacteric - Arrival of the Kajin Rabiel
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Metaphysical, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Coming of Age
Lieoptay-Noot continues revealing a multitude of events, his cryptic prophecies dominated by the role of Iyrës and events within the Tr Halsien Zjeur. In the 2nd Augured Climacteric, events from the 1st Augured Climacteric are barely a footnote in time. Some remained awake while the world kept turning. Enemies. Allies. Their waiting is over. Iyrës, the Kajin Rabiel of ancient prophecy, has arrived. Raised in exile by his mythical Bayith Pirë mother Til-Bray, and educated by Zjuubi'iel, a multi-soul entity, Iyrës' journey begins. If he survives the Siyath Dooloa and his own death during Nhom-Dmaar, the world will be transformed forever. Destined to unravel events from the War of Deceptions, powered by an entire planet’s divine will, and the conduit for a divine force even greater than that. Is anyone ready? Certainly not Yasj and his family. But he's suddenly in their lives, and they'll do anything to help. Especially Yasj. Somehow, Iyrës is key to understanding his life and his purpose. Events are drawing people together: young Kiyrë, developing abilities she didn't think were possible; her parents Zjolet and Diyal, each with secrets about to unravel; Zjuubi'iel weaving plans since the War of Deceptions; and Helier'Oasjaan manoeuvring events from. 
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Awakenings: The 3rd Augured Climacteric - Dawn of the Final Prophecies
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Metaphysical, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Coming of Age
Lieoptay-Noot deepens his understanding of life and all things esoteric, educating his student Faresay-Des on the mysteries of their world and his piercing the veil of time. But some things must remain hidden to reach their optimal conclusion. Dooskiyron. The secret heart of Kiyron. Home to those who fled Malkiyron during the devastation of Zaurbaar's Havoc. Paths may have diverged, but their fates remain entwined. With a lifetime studying him, Thesik Zlaifë knows all about Lieoptay-Noot and Malkiyron. Then she discovers hidden layers within his prophecies, directly relating them to Dooskiyron and the fate of everyone on the planet. Somehow, Thesik is central to it all. Time is limited. Nine days to unravel the augurs, to discover how to save all of Kiyron from destruction, and to learn Koazjuur'Iy’s most important lessons. Nine days for Thesik to hold onto her faith, as her world and life are challenged beyond all expectations. New secrets are revealed. Unexpected allies gather. Androids. A Nktliflë Seer. One of the Bayith Pirë. One of the Zos Taurzjlaas. Even the Tabitiyt. War is coming. But how to win a war when you don't know your enemy? How to trust allies who don't reveal all they know? 
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