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The Dragon Universe Utopia Origins
by Lester D. Crawford

Book cover for 'The Dragon Universe Utopia Origins' showing a child having a picnic with a dragon


For generations, the dragon-slayer knights had sought out dragons to drive away from human lands. When dragons stop retreating and turn to fight, a knight discovers they plan to eliminate the human threat. He seeks the aid of a dragon he had battled to help him end the conflict and save both humans and dragons. Can they bring peace?

A child dreams of becoming a dragon-slayer knight and heroically battling dragons. Then, he encounters a dragon family and learns they are not the terrifying creatures people claim them to be. When the family is threatened, he stands before them to protect them. Can he save his new friends?

On a quest to find a dragon egg, a child meets a young dragon. They travel together as he searches. When the dragon's parents make her abandon him, he realizes he needs her and goes after her. Will they be allowed their forbidden friendship?

A dragon who hates humans wants them eradicated, but the dragon leaders refuse. As she surveils the humans, she finds an orphaned child she feels compelled to protect. In learning to care for the child, she realizes she might be wrong about humans. Can she overcome her hatred of them?

Despite his mate thinking humans should be eradicated, a dragon believes humans can be friends. To prove this, he visits a human village and offers to help them. He is threatened by knights, yet he persists. A human takes on the task of giving him something to do to keep him away from the village. As the dragon and the human work together, they become close friends. Can they convince others that human/dragon friendships should be encouraged, not forbidden?

Will these brave humans and dragons be the heroes who change their world?

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I write speculative fiction;
therefore, I speculate.


Lester writes speculative fiction. He enjoys creating science fiction and fantasy stories for all ages, stories that explore the relationships between contrasting characters and the struggles that bring them together, stories that use themes of love, loyalty, friendship, kindness, acceptance, family of origin, and family of choice.

He always wanted to be a story teller, to create science and science fiction and fantasy books and movies. However, he could not find that path.

The path our life takes is best described by chaos theory with chaotic regions, times of steady state, and areas with strange attracters. Unpredictable opportunities create many possible outcomes as we make our life choices.

Each of us is the product of those unpredictable opportunities. Even if we feel we are in control as we pursue our goals, that chance, accidents, and coincidences do not occur, and the journey feels well managed, we are still at the mercy of happenstance. When opportunities arise and we choose a path, the path not taken might have been the path we should have taken.

After years of experimenting with various opportunities, which eventually led to a career in information technology, Lester finally found the right path — the path that led to writing his stories.

Writing is a powerful tool. Writing enhances intelligence and critical-thinking skills for both writer and reader. Writing spreads knowledge today, and across generations. Writing forms bonds that can make the world a better place. Writing is magic.

Lester’s stories bring him joy. He hopes his stories also bring you joy.

Thank you for your support.

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