ISBN 978-1-923680-92-0
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ISBN 978-1-923680-93-7
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Drakorian Whispers
Book 1: The Crossford Academy Chronicles
FROM HER FIRST DAY AT CROSSFORD ACADEMY, ESTA KNEW HER LIFE WOULD NEVER BE THE SAME.
Having turned sixteen, Esta leaves her Elven family to attend the prestigious Crossford Academy to become a Dragon Handler. From the very first day, Esta realises that her life will never be the same. Underneath the prestige and polish of Crossword Academy, a deeper, darker danger threatens the very existence of Dragons.
There is so much more than meets the eye at Crossford Academy. To find answers, Esta must journey through worlds, encounter a myriad of mythical creatures, and decide how far she is willing to go to fight for what she believes in. From Merfolk to Dragons, friendship and betrayal, Esta must find her way through love, loss, and destiny.
Above all, Esta must learn for herself what is right and wrong and make a decision that will change her life forever.
About the Author
Jasmine H. Graetz lives in Adelaide, South Australia with her husband and their two beautiful Australian Shepherds. Discovering she was dyslexic and neurodivergent later in life, Jasmine began writing The Crossford Academy Chronicles during work breaks to prove to herself that she could pursue her passion and write a novel.
She wrote Drakorian Whispers in honour of her mother who passed away when Jasmine was sixteen.
While set in a fantasy world, the story carries pieces of her real life within it. The character Zael is inspired by her husband and the beginnings of their love story. Merida was inspired by her mother’s memory, while Balto was created in loving memory of their Maltese-Shih Tzu, Scooter.
A lifelong lover of fantasy, Jasmine grew up inspired by Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, and stories such as Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. Her passion for dragons and magical worlds helped shape the world of Drakorian Whispers.When she is not writing, Jasmine enjoys snuggling up with her dogs whilst reading, walking her dogs, spending time with friends and family, and relaxing at the beach on warm summer days.
Drakorian Whispers is her debut novel and the first instalment of The Crossford Academy Chronicles.