The Dream Compass

by Jeff Bredenberg

The Dream Compassby Jeff BredenbergRulers of old nearly destroyed the planet. And the new "boss" may finish the job.Of Madmen, Martyrs—and MagicAny day now, The Monitor will unleash his deadly secret upon a war-addled planet. What brutal dictator worth his salt would pass up the chance to annihilate an entire competing population?But he didn't count on interference from Anton Takk, the guilt-ridden escapee from a northern labor camp. Or from Rosenthal Webb, the aging Revolutionary burrowed in a mountain hideout. Or, for that matter, from the ruthless warrior-musician, Tha'Enton.And no one across the entire decimated landscape could have anticipated Pec-Pec, equal parts magician, Rasta mystic—and master manipulator!Book 1 of The Merquan ChronicleAlso by Jeff Bredenberg: The Dream Vessel"I feel Jeff Bredenberg is a writer to watch closely. He has had three books published to date, and there is enough in them to satisfy many categories of readers: Even his minor characters are interesting