Storm of Arranon by R. E. Sheahan

 
1. Tell us about your book
 
Storm of Arranon mixes fantasy, science fiction, adventure, and a little romance. 
A forbidden birth. A remarkable young woman. A marauding alien society. The battle begins.
   Cadet Erynn Yager just wants to be an Interceptor Fighter pilot like her dad, well, her adoptive dad, another of the many secrets in her life. The youngest in her class, daughter of the commanding general of security forces on her home world of Korin, and her strange, often unpredictable abilities aside, she’s close to her dream and graduation. Once she has her commission, Erynn believes her abilities—reading the emotions of others, manipulating the electromagnetic field around her, seeing visions of future events, and stopping time—won’t be as great a threat as they are now, in academy, under the scrutiny of instructors and resentful fellow students.
   In their last effort to survive, an alien society infiltrates the governments and socio-economic structures of Korin and Arranon, intent on stripping all resources, leaving lifeless hulks of both worlds.
   Thrust into the battle, pursued by an alien enemy planning to use Erynn’s abilities against her worlds, her secret may be her only hope, but at the cost of her life.   
   Swept up in a chain reaction of events, Erynn's dedication extends far beyond service and duty. She learns the true meaning of sacrifice. 
   Along with courage and hope, Erynn finds something unexpected on her journey of awareness and growth.
   Love.
 
 
2. Tell us about the main character and what challenges they face in the book
 
   Well, Erynn’s secret and forbidden birth, her odd abilities, and a politically powerful dad—adoptive dad—should be enough. But no. When the aliens openly attack her worlds, Erynn’s choices, good or bad, have consequences. Ouch! Hey, she’s only seventeen. Now throw in messages from a sentient life form in the made up language of her childhood, a connection to the consciousness of the living Arranon, and communication with dangerous animals, some on her side, others not so much. Then there’s her growing attraction to the enigmatic Fayn of the Anbas Warriors, Jaer, who sees her as a duty, his responsibility to protect.
Jaer, Fayn of Arranon’s ancient Anbas Warriors takes his mission to protect Erynn seriously. He believes that to keep Erynn safe, to fulfill her destiny, is to protect Arranon. A duty he has upheld since childhood and a terrible accident left him feeling responsible for another boy’s death. His sense of repentance and honor drove him, making him the youngest Fayn in recorded history. However, the more time he spends with Erynn, his feelings toward her become more than duty, raising another ugly secret from his past, and his present.
 
3. Where did your inspiration for the book come from?
 
Okay, don’t judge me. Star Wars, in a round about way.
 
4. Is this book a standalone or part of a series and what is next for you?
 
This is book one in a series of five. Book two, Storm of Arranon Fire and Ice, and book three, Storm of Arranon Allies and Enemies, are published.
A brag moment here - Storm of Arranon Fire and Ice received an honorable mention from Writer’s Digest’s Self-Published Book Awards for MG/YA!
Book four, Storm of Arranon Sticks and Stones was picked up by New Link Publishing last year and is with the publisher and editor. In fact, my editor sent me the first round of edits yesterday. Let the work begin!
 
5. Tell us three things no one knows about you
 
Hmmm. I’m pretty open. I gave all the secrets to Erynn. I’ll give this a shot, though.
 
1.  I sometimes prefer the company of animals to people.
2.  I’ll eat cupcakes for breakfast, but I will have a glass of milk with the cupcake, so that makes it good. Right?
3.  I like to watch Judge Judy on TV. She’s snarky!
 
 

A forbidden birth. A remarkable young woman. A marauding alien society. The battle begins.
Cadet Erynn Yager guards a secret that if revealed would change her life, and not for the good. Erynn senses the emotions of others, can manipulate the electro-magnetic field around her, bend time for brief moments, and see the future. It’s not Erynn’s abilities that jeopardize her. It’s why she has these talents. Erynn’s very birth as a child of two worlds is forbidden.
When a brutal alien society begins an invasion, sending a specialized team to assassinate a military representative, Erynn bends time, saving the dignitary’s life. The alien assassin takes Erynn hostage, using her as a shield to evade capture. Pursued and attacked, they crash land on Arranon, the sister planet of Erynn’s home world, Korin.
Erynn escapes the enemy, fleeing into the unfamiliar dangers of an untamed, frigid, and beautiful planet.
Jaer, enigmatic leader of Arranon’s elite Anbas Warriors, vows to protect Erynn. Together they try to save their worlds. From their first meeting, her touch awakens a need Jaer thought dead and buried, creating in him a desire for something more in his life. His defenses tatter, carried away by the intensity of Erynn’s unusual energy. Jaer covers his feelings with a rigid defiance, not believing someone as rare and precious as Erynn could ever love him.
Obsessed with Erynn’s potential, the enemy hunts her. In a constant race to elude the invaders, Erynn becomes aware of a mysterious connection between her growing powers and the living consciousness of Arranon, leading her on a mystical journey. The wild animals of the forests assist Erynn, communicate with her. Even the weather seems to interact with Erynn, acting on her behalf, further drawing her into the spirit of Arranon, a world that needs her help. The ghostly vision of Erynn’s biological father comes to her, empowering her, instructing her to trust Arranon.
Arranon leads Erynn to a portal, a virtual doorway to another realm and a strange glowing life form, a collective colony of part plant, part animal. By linking their intellect to hers, they impart their warning. The alien is gaining control and time is running out. With Erynn’s trust increasing, Arranon reveals one last task. Erynn faces the final dreadful and agonizing objective that awaits her if she dares to save her worlds.

Review:

Erin Yager has a secret. She is of mixed race and has mystical abilities because of it, including seeing the future. An ability which comes in handy in her line of work. When her deceased father comes to her in a vision she learns that she could save the planet. I liked the character of Erynn, she was tough and knew how to handle herself. Occasionally the dialogue was a title stilted, but overall I think it was a good book and I would recommend it.

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