Shawn E. Crapo
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Shawn was born in Fairfield, CA and was dragged relentlessly through quite a few states before his parents settled in the great [sic] state of Illinois. He grew up in a medium-sized town called Decatur, where he developed a love for many artistic media. Though becoming quite skilled in drawing, painting, music, and other things, he always wanted to write.
It was early in the 1990s when Shawn first conceived the story that would eventually become The Dragon Chronicles. For nearly 20 years, the basic premise had bounced around inside his head, threatening to burst forth in some crude, or otherwise unpleasant manner. During these years, Shawn moved from place to place, living many different lives before finally settling in Indiana.
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Onyx Dragon - Book One of The Dragon Chronicles
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Dark Fantasy
Following an unexpected visit by a young Northman, Queen Siobhan learns that a mysterious enemy has infiltrated her Kingdom and threatens to enslave its people. To save Eirenoch, her son, Prince Eamon, must take on the mantle of all of the Kings before him and become the Onyx Dragon. To do so, he must travel to an ancient temple far to the north and receive the blessing of The Dragon, the source of all life on the divided island kingdom. Only by taking his place among the long line of Divine warriors, and reawakening a long forgotten order of knights, can Eamon ensure the survival of his people and protect his future lands.
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The Ascent - Book Two of The Dragon Chronicles
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Dark Fantasy
The battle for Eirenoch continues as the Knights of the Dragon take their campaign into the Southern Kingdom. Still seeking his sixth and final knight, Prince Eamon fights to free the cities of the south one by one, incurring the wrath of The Lifegiver himself. The Lifegiver's dark servant, The Prophet, arrives to show her support to Queen Maebh, Siobhan's twin sister, and finds that she has a pleasant surprise in store for her. Meanwhile the rebel Jindala, Khalid, is greeted at Tel Drakkar by Erenoth, and is taught to follow the Path of the Dragon. His training will test his strength, resolve, and dedication to The Dragon. Farouk, having been initiated by Jodocus as the Great Druid's apprentice, continues his training in the ways of nature. His innate abilities and gift of understanding attract the attention of the Great Mother, who begins to suspect that his uncanny gifts will be a valuable tool in the battle against evil. Behind the scenes, Garret embarks on the quest bestowed upon him by his Queen, and discovers the existence of an underground society that could be recruited to aid in the battle. New characters, exciting battles, and startling revelations await you in this second installment of The Dragon Chronicles. 
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King of the North - Book Three of The Dragon Chronicles
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Dark Fantasy
The Knights of the Dragon continue their campaign in the south, gaining the support of the people, and attracting the attention of The Prophet herself. Their liberation of the cities of the south begin to give the people hope for a final assault on the Queen, and the ousting of her supporters. The Enkhatar, who have finally stepped foot on the island, pursue the Knights across the lands of Eirenoch in search of the Sword of Sulemain, Azim's favored weapon. Khalid and his priests begin their crusade to reinstate the worship of The Dragon throughout the south, and resolve themselves to destroying all traces of The Lifegiver's influence. In the Northlands, Farouk continues his quest to free the ancient Firstborn Kronos, and gains the respect of the Northmen and their king. His journey takes him deep into the frozen wilderness, where he learns secrets that he never dreamed possible. Throughout the world, the Great Mother's divine assassin begins his task of eliminating those who stand in the way of insurrection, and will ensure that all who stand against The Lifegiver can finally rally against him. 
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Wrothgaar's Quest: A Dragon Chronicles Supplemental
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Dark Fantasy
In the days before young Wrothgaar's journey to Morduin, the discovery of a mysterious attack on a nearby settlement prompts him to seek the council of an ancient shaman. His quest for answers will lead him into the dangerous underworld, where he will face the dead ancestors of his tribe. There, he will discover that his destiny lies not with his own people, but with the people of Eirenoch. 
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Into Oblivion - Book Four of The Dragon Chronicles
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Dark Fantasy
After visiting the grave of their mentor, Aeli and Farouk return to find that the Rangers have discovered a rift between dimensions. Curious as to the nature of the phenomenon, Farouk uses his new ability to cross over. What he finds there is shocking, and is found to be linked not only to The Lifegiver, but an ancient malevolent spirit that has haunted Eirenoch for thousands of years. The Dragon, having gained enough power to escape his prison in human form, takes Khalid on a quest to the center of the Earth. There, they will uncover an ancient secret that could aid the Dragon in protecting the Great Mother from further harm. The Onyx Dragon, now the king of Eirenoch, prepares his troops to set sail for the mainland and join the armies that lie in wait. He is, however, distracted by the series of assassinations that have been going on for the past year, and begins to see a connection between the killer and the man who raised him as his own. Garret, still furthering the cause of the Great Mother, begins to remember pieces of his former life. His dreams tell him of the great love he once had for a mysterious woman, and the life he once lived as her protector.
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