Congratulations on your ratings. I would expect some more people would be attracted to events set on homesoil, then maybe they'll backtrack to Volume I.
Every effort has been made to make Volume 2 of the Dragon’s Fury series, “Trodden Under”, a standalone novel that can be purchased and read individually. In order to do this, in the introduction of characters and story line, short paraphrasing of past activities and experiences has been introduced in an effort to bridge the two stories together and to allow first time readers enough flavor and background to enable them to enjoy Volume 2 without having to first read Volume 1, “Dragon’s Fury - Breath of Fire”. At the same time, I have attempted to do this in such a way as to also allow those who have already read Volume 1 and anticipated Volume 2, to pick up the tale with as much continuity and as little redundancy as possible.Something on that order will be included in all volumes.Obviously, such an effort is a balancing act and I believe I have struck a good balance. Time, the experience of readers and their comments will tell. In either case, whether you are a new reader of the series, or whether you are returning for Volume 2 after having read Volume 1, I hope that the read is an enjoyable, compelling and thought provoking one for you
I say all of this with one final comment/observation. The books are written as a series. Even though I am making every effort to allow the various volumes to be read as standalone novels, they really were meant to be read as a series and I sincerely hope everyone who picks one up and reads it, will be inspired by that reading to read them all.