A Daring Rescue, Ferocious Dinosaurs, and a World Unlike Any Other

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Sauragia: Journey to the Red Mountain by J.S. Allen

"J.S. Allen flawlessly balances the elements of traditional fantasy while adding his own unique flare."

Whether you’re a fan of the first book, Sauragia, or entirely new to J.S. Allen’s unique fantasy world, you’re sure to love the adventure found in Journey to the Red Mountain.

Ten years after the events of the first book, the dinosaurs of Saurahall are settled peacefully in the kingdom of Cardolin … until an injured stranger arrives, followed by a fearsome blizzard.

A Stolen Legacy

The stranger, Bard, is on a mission of vengeance against a bandit leader called The Red One. When The Red One unknowingly shows up to steal the castle treasures, he sneaks away with something much more valuable — the three royal children of Princess Alyssa and Astron, Prince Consort and Defender of the Realm.

To save his children, Astron and his gang of friends — both old and new — set out on a journey that will take them across treacherous waters and into the heart of the unforgiving mountains.

Meanwhile, The Red One faces his own challenges amongst his bandit troupe, and the citizens of Saurahall battle another foe — the Grey Fever. Princess Alyssa can only do so much to protect her people, and two brave young guards are sent on a quest north in search of a cure. But will they make it back in time?

A World Like No Other

J.S. Allen continues to expand the unique fantasy world that began in Sauragia, featuring a variety of humanoid dinosaurs across vastly different kingdoms — from water-loving Marosaurs to friendly little Agrosaurs and ferocious tree-dwelling Dendrosaurs.

In this unique fantasy setting, Journey to the Red Mountain boasts a concise plot with clearly interconnected storylines, each perfectly balanced without outshining the other. J.S. Allen seamlessly jumps from one storyline to the other as they converge effortlessly to create the greater story.

The use of multiple POVs allows readers deeper insight into the lives and thoughts of each character, and readers will likely find a favorite or two of their own. For myself, that would have to be Ron and Henry!

Familiar Faces and New Heroes

Readers will see many familiar faces, like Astron and Alyssa, while also meeting a slew of new characters. While Journey to the Red Mountain is a sequel, it can still be read as a standalone — but reading it after the first book will give readers a deeper understanding of the characters and appreciation of the worldbuilding.

Readers can easily follow each character’s journey using the book’s opening map (who doesn’t love a good fantasy map?), which is detailed enough without being overbearing.

All these factors combine to create a unique fantasy novel that thrills and fascinates. J.S. Allen flawlessly balances the elements of traditional fantasy while adding his own unique flare. .Journey to the Red Mountain is the perfect read for anyone looking for something a little different that still contains all the things we love about fantasy.

About J.S. Allen:

J.S. Allen is a writer, linguist, historian, and nature-lover from Kansas City, Missouri. He is the author of the young adult fantasy series Sauragia and Knights of Aralia, as well as the ‘Woodland Tales’ anthology for children and several shorter works in various online and local venues. In between writing and publishing, he likes to draw, spend long hours outdoors, and read. His favourite authors include M. I. McAllister, Brian Jacques, and Alexandre Dumas. He also maintains a weblog on writing and related topics at jsabooks.net.