Ava D. Dohn

Biography

From the editor...

"The Chronicles of Heaven's War" is a series, with eight books available on Smashwords: "Book I, Sisters of the Bloodwind"; "Book II, Burning Phoenix"; "Book III, Blood Moon Rising"; "Book IV, Hell Above the Skies"; Book V, Ghosts of Lagandow"; "Cry of the Eagle Spirits, Vol. I, The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book VI"; "Cry of the Eagle Spirits, Vol. II, The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book VI"; and "Cry of the Eagle Spirits, Vol. III, The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book VI".

Why write “The Chronicles of Heaven’s War”? People through the ages have struggled to survive wars, famines, violence, racial divisions, slavery, evil rulers...the list goes on and on. Why?

For every generation of men and women, no matter where on this planet, people have wondered and dreamed of peace and a decent life, talked about it, written about it, searched for it. Who is behind the scenes causing all of this misery? Is there anyone fighting to stop them? And is there any hope for a better life to be had?

In 2002, Ava started writing the Chronicles. I know because I was there. At the outset of Book I, the dedication reads, ‘This book is dedicated to the silent sentinels who have sacrificed everything for us, the unknowing and uncaring, so that we may have a hope of a better future. Without their assistance and protection, I doubt any freedom would still exist for mankind to enjoy.’

"The Chronicles of Heaven's War" is a labor of love for us both. There has only been Ava writing the Chronicles with me as the editor/proof reader, also bringing these out as ebooks and the first two books in paperback. The two of us have spent countless hours for years reading these books together, making adjustments and changes. We have no formal training or experience...just a desire to share this with all of you.

And it continues, with Book VII soon to follow. We look forward to bringing this to you to enjoy. Thank you.

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About the author...

Ava Dohn is a man of many interests and talents.

Growing up, the American Civil War fascinated him...the men, the battles, courage and conviction on both sides. Eventually he would walk the battlefields and imagine the slaughter and loss of life. Even as a young boy, he played at war in the fields near his home.

From a young age, he poured over ancient and modern history, pondering mankind's past. Ava also has a keen interest in other dimensions, who might live there and how they've influenced people through the ages.

Talents? He loves machines, tinkers with them, marvels at what people have made. His work skills include tool & die and a degree in electrical engineering. A thirst to know about the natural world drives him to absorb all the knowledge he can and try out ways people in the past worked and lived, learning their survival techniques.

Above all is his ability to set down this amazing saga of "The Chronicles of Heaven's War". His love of people combined with a desire to share what pours forth from his heart and mind has led to eight books detailing a possible alternate history with profound implications for humanity. And there are more to come...

Remarkable man, intriguing story...

And from Ava, himself...

It is a customary thing to write a short soliloquy of rhapsodic prose regarding an author of words who has put pen to paper and written down by a hand not self-made and from a brain not understood, a tale of suspense or intrigue that the reader finds titillating to his or her senses. Credit is then taken by the author for the seemingly random charges of chemical and electrical energy that make those thought processes possible and that have then been woven into a tapestry of verbal music that plays upon the hearts and minds of those who open their eyes to see into the world of the author's mind.

Ava is no such author. "Take the tools you have been given and share your works with the world of men." This is a motto of one who writes from the heart, one wishing to share the emotion felt, to give the reader pause to see beyond the ordinary into a world that may or may not exist in reality, but most certainly does in the heart and soul of any and all who believe there exists something greater than the frail human body. To dream and help others dream of a world beyond their own, to share the life and love of those who might possibly reside there, to help them see that they do not journey upon the secluded path alone...that is the goal of this author.

Series

The Chronicles of Heaven's War
Drawn into a universal war against their oldest brother, Asotos, and a large host of their siblings, Lowenah's loyal children careen headlong into an abyss of murder, betrayal, deceit and deadly warfare after only knowing peace and innocence for thousands of millenia. Shattered by Asotos' and his hordes' rebellion and accusations against their mother, Lowenah, they valiantly take up this fight to the death if need be, to defeat this evil man and his cohorts, even if it costs them everything. Fighting on all fronts...even on Earth...they, too, bare their arms on behalf of humans besieged by Asotos and his minions. If Asotos should win out, all creation in Heaven and on Earth will suffer his evil torment for as long as they exist. The goal of Lowenah's children? To drive him out and open the way for a man of Earth who will bring an end to all evil and restore peace. From 100,000 years in the future, I bring this tale to you, this unfolding history down through thousands of years. Come take this journey with me...if you dare.

Books

Cry of the Eagle Spirits,Vol. III The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book VI
Series: The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book VI, Vol. III. Price: Free! Words: 257,420. Language: English. Published: November 15, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic
Seutonius stared into Noahashonie’s face, the woman seething, her eyes a fiery blaze. “You, they call the ‘Black Angel’, demon-chaser from before Atlantis. You judge me for the evils I have done. But only as a Roman, for Rome, have I committed these acts. Should your soul be any holier than mine, then Hell would reject us both. I am not the one being judged here today… It is you!”
Cry of the Eagle Spirits, Vol. II; The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book VI
Series: The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book VI, Vol. II. Price: Free! Words: 232,670. Language: English. Published: July 17, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Visionary & metaphysical
Noahashonie angrily cried out to Sodasonie, “Was the murder of my husband and my rape not enough to satisfy your bloodlust, so that now I must seek a way to bed this man who stole my soul from me?! And for what… to deliver another bastard seed of Azazel into this world so Atlantis can rise again?” She cursed, “Then shall the souls of both Heaven and Earth be cast into the coming darkness!”
Cry of the Eagle Spirits, Vol. I; The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book VI
Series: The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book VI, Vol. I. Price: Free! Words: 200,080. Language: English. Published: December 10, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Adventure » General
Gabrielle warned Noahashonie, “Your sword will weep tears of blood!” Now the girl was coming to understand as she watched a mortally wounded woman writhing upon the ground. Yet this was just the beginning. The necromancers of both good and evil must have their day. Her people would bleed, the enemy would bleed, the world would bleed, before all the prophecies would be fulfilled.
The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book V: Ghosts of Lagandow
Series: The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book V. Price: Free! Words: 154,020. Language: English. Published: March 29, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Ghosts of Lagandow, an ancient, noble race faded from memory, for most of Lowenah's children existing only in myth and legend save those alive for untold ages having lived on Lagandow, taught by these Ones Who Came Before. Even they are ghosts, hiding their knowledge. There are other ghosts of Lagandow long thought dead, coming to life as though out of the mist of Time. Now all go to war...
The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book IV: Hell Above the Skies
Series: The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book IV. Price: Free! Words: 137,630. Language: English. Published: February 13, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
“A Blood Moon rises! For too long we have hidden from reality, fearing the loss of our past should we attempt to find our future. No more! Our day of infamy has arrived. A spark has ignited our universe and set it ablaze. From those ashes has grown a force that will crush the League of Brothers and drive it from our Realm! The decision has been made! Today we go to War! Phoenix rises!”
The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book III: Blood Moon Rising
Series: The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book III. Price: Free! Words: 142,850. Language: English. Published: March 28, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
The tempest was only beginning to boil up. Few could see what it would engulf before exhausting itself upon a ruined land. And a ruined land it was to be…millions of lives snuffed out with countless cities buried in smoldering rubble. Yet it was going to happen, causing those involved to release a collective sigh, for the day had come at last.
The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book II: Burning Phoenix
Series: The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book II. Price: Free! Words: 252,500. Language: English. Published: November 30, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » War & military adventure, Fiction » Alternative history
(3.00 from 1 review)
"Scanning the maddening scene around her, Trisha sighed under her breath, 'So it has come to pass... Hell is delivered to Heaven’s heights. Look and see! I am Death, Destruction my lover! Today I set the universe ablaze. Phoenix will burn, and the gods will bow low to the Children of Damnation!'"
The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book I: Sisters of the Bloodwind
Series: The Chronicles of Heaven's War, Book I. Price: Free! Words: 258,950. Language: English. Published: November 14, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » Alternative history
(3.80 from 5 reviews)
From distant star systems they had hazarded journeys to gather for the upcoming moot that might well decide the future of all living flesh. Filled with questions and wonder, they sought out wisdom from the greatest of oracles in the universe, to gain understanding of riddles long ago uttered and prophecies hauntingly whispered in dark shadows.