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Author John H. Long Traces The Heritage of Yawnogard -- New Book Follows the Exploits of Two Brothers Who Unwittingly Uncover Ancient Intergalactic Secrets

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 21, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Never did teen brothers John and Ian expect themselves to be extra-special, let alone to possess the only answer to an intergalactic secret. Author John H. Long lures readers with a mythical read as they discover The Heritage of Yawnogard.

Long leaves fiction enthusiasts with a rewarding reading experience as he deftly blends modern science with ancient magic. The Heritage of Yawnogard begins when The Great Viator, an explorer of the Milky Way galaxy, is forced to flee his dying planet Yawnogard to select a safe place for his family, friends, and dragons to begin anew. Eventually, the planet Earth was chosen as the aliens' safe-haven. Even though they found Earth's inhabitants hostile to their presence, they choose to assume roles within the population, waiting for the right time when they may come forth and be accepted.

Nine hundred years later, in a small Pennsylvania town, brothers John and Ian unwittingly unleash The Great Viator's personal dragon from its cave confinement. The dragon's release initiates an exciting series of events-the discovery of The Great Viator's real identity, an encounter with a determined government agent, and the emergence of special latent powers upon the brothers who trained to become dragon-riders. The boys then return to Yawnogard in the attempt to reclaim their uniquely hidden heritage, before the universe deems them too late.

Written with creative wit and vivid imagination, The Heritage of Yawnogard unravels breathtaking prophecies and mysteries older than the universe itself, giving readers an enjoyable read from start to finish. For more information on this book, log on to www.Xlibris.com.

About the Author

John H. Long was born in Sault, Michigan. His first job was stocking magazines and comics in a corner store. His imagination flourished from all the characters he'd read about. As he enjoys his 60th year of learning about human behavior, his life is filled with challenges and adventures. He now uses his waking time to observe, and write about incidents and people for their desires, fears and humorous antics.

             The Heritage of Yawnogard * by John H. Long
                Publication Date: September 17, 2009
       Trade Paperback; $19.99; 340 pages; 978-1-4415-5885-5
       Trade Hardback; $29.99; 340 pages; 978-1-4415-5886-2

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