The Binding (Chronicles of Azaria #1) (33 page)

I smiled. Despite the cold, it would be nice to rest my ears from the lady
’s constant whinging. I didn’t want to face Ryan at the moment, either. A little time to ourselves would be perfect.

“Okay, lead on.”

About the author

Sam Dogra is a junior doctor working in the NHS in England. Between reviewing patients, taking blood and getting grilled by consultants, she also writes fantasy fiction and is a fantasy artist.
Chronicles of Azaria
is her first novel series. Her favourite authors include J.K. Rowling, Philip Pullman, Garth Nix, Cornelia Funke, Julia Golding, Mark Robson, Alison Croggon and Alison Goodman.

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank the following people for their encouragement and support:

Lisa L Wiedmeier

Nia Roderick

The Alliance of Worldbuilders

Cover credits:

Obsidian Dawn Brushes (
http://redheadstock.deviantart.com/
)

Stock photo:
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