The Dream Guild Chronicles

Series · 3 books · 2014

By David Bruns

Books in series

Irradiance

2014

The Community is your first responsibility as a Citizen. So says the First Edict of post-Reformation Sindra. Maribel is a new mother of twins in this bioengineered, telepathically networked society of comfort and safety, where the only relationship that matters is the one between a Citizen and her Community. But Maribel is also a scientist, and scientists follow facts—wherever they lead. Her search for the truth awakens emotions in her she never knew existed, uncovers ancient powers long hidden in Sindra’s history, and has the potential to destroy her Community. A dying planet . . . A desperate parent . . . A daring plan . . . IRRADIANCE is the story of Maribel’s choice.

Sight

2014

In this exciting sequel to Irradiance, it’s been four months since the six refugees fled the dystopian Community of Sindra, and already the Joined adults are showing signs of sickness. In their search for a new home, time is not their ally. A routine planetary survey goes horribly wrong, leaving a native boy near death. In a desperate attempt to save his life, the boy is given a transfusion of Sariah’s blood—and the crew makes an amazing discovery. Sariah is adopted into the boy’s clan as the Fountain of Dreams, the mysterious girl from the stars who brought them the gift of dreams. But superstitions run deep in the clan and not everyone is happy with the new freedoms, especially Nisador, the tribe’s Sacred Mother. Sariah learns the ways of the clan are harsh—even deadly.

Sacrifice

2014

Wherever you are in the universe, trust is a rare element. In the third installment of the science fantasy series, The Dream Guild Chronicles, things have gone from bad to worse for the Sindran refugees. After crash-landing on a habitable planet, one of the crew is taken captive by the native population. In the ensuing firefight, Gideon is left for dead. But he’s very much alive. Alone, light-years away from everyone who cares about him, Gideon finds himself embroiled in royal politics and ancient prophecies. When his only hope of reconnecting with his family is stolen, Gideon is forced to take sides in a war between tribal kingdoms. Living by his wits, Gideon learns who he can trust—be they man or beast. But, most of all, Gideon learns the true meaning of sacrifice.

Author

David Bruns

Author · 24 books

David Bruns (www.davidbruns.com) has served as an officer on a US Navy nuclear-powered submarine and traveled the world as a high-tech corporate itinerant. Today, he writes futuristic speculative fiction, contemporary thrillers, and everything in between. He is the creator of the sci-fi/fantasy series, The Dream Guild Chronicles, the military sci-fi thriller Invincible, and co-author of The SynCorp Saga corporate sci-fi series. A graduate of the prestigious Clarion West Writer’s Workshop, his short fiction has appeared in more than two dozen spec fic venues, such as Compelling SciFi and Future Chronicles. In his spare time, he co-writes national security thrillers with retired naval intelligence officer, JR Olson. Their next book, Rules of Engagement, will be released by St. Martin’s Press in June 2019.