Book IV, Gamadin: Gazz - Paperback

by Tom Kirkbride (Illustrator), Tom Kirkbride (Author)

Harlowe was surfing in the South Pacific when Riverstone called in a panic from the Omini Prime quadrant. All life on the planet Gazz was about to be wiped out by a lethal gamma ray burst (GRB) in eleven days. According to Wiz, saving the planet with Millawanda's forcefield was a "slam dunk." Millie saves the planet, but at a cost: her power is sucked dry Unable to maintain orbit, Millawanda plunges into the planet's ocean. Adding to the tragedy, Riverstone, Lu and Sizzle have vanished and a second GRB will hit the planet in 37 days. But Gazz is a 15th Century planet of wind-powered ships and slithering beasts called "traas." In a race against time, Harlowe must commandeer a pirate galleon and find the yellow crystals that will power Millawanda back to to life before his girl, his crew, his ship, the planet, and his own life are lost . . .

Author Biography

Tom grew up on the beaches of Southern California, where his GAMADIN saga begins. While in college, he was a lifeguard in La Jolla, California. Tom is an avid swimmer, skier, world traveler and artist. All of the artwork you see on the GAMADIN website is his, including the cover and interior art for his novels. The GAMADIN book series evolved from Tom's love of science fiction and the desire to write a thrill-packed, character driven adventure for young adults. Tom now lives in the Northwest with his wife, their dog Jack, 2 horses, and far, far too many cats.