Robert Cherny

Cowgirls and Dragons Robert Cherny

One would think that protecting people from a race that would suck them dry and throw the desiccated husks on the street would earn some respect. One would think that converting large mythological beasts from enemies to allies would earn some gratitude. One would think that finding a permanent solution to the problems that forced a race of people to resort to rape to procreate would be appreciated. One would think that healers who use more than medicine along with their medical training could practice without fear of exposure. Such is not the case."Cowgirls and Dragons" explores the life of a group of people who do all these things and are forced into hiding because of it. At 159k words, "Cowgirls and Dragons" is the sequel to "My Three Warlocks". The team, lead by a teenage girl, find ways to make peace and form coalitions with creatures who were enemies both the humans and each other. Allied with powerful ancient wizards, they win over the dragons, shape-shifters, and practitioners of dark magic. The only adversaries they cannot overcome are the vampires, despite many gruesome lop-sided battles, and the evangelicals. This book is suitable for teens and older, but it is not suitable for evangelicals. Attempting to return to normal life after destroying a human blood farm for vampires, the youngsters hope that the conflict of the past is behind them, but another attack in a place of refuge disabuses them of that notion. Relying on the support of family and friends, the youngsters attempt to heal their psychological wounds, but the healing is difficult. Even the wisdom and counsel of ancient wizards and a shaman do not prepare them for the conflicts that lie ahead. Left to their own instincts, the youngsters forge on with their lives recruiting friends and learning to use the magic they are only beginning to understand. For the girl leader and her boyfriend, their most trusted and reliable companions are their horses. Noble and intelligent steeds, they carry their friends places no horse could be expected to go.