Books published by publisher Flagship

The long-awaited sequel to the #1 Amazon Kindle Bestseller in Teen and Young Adult Christian Science Fiction has arrived!After narrowly escaping the clutches of NATAS (Nations in Alliance for Total Atheocracy among States), Talon and Naomi have returned to the Star Kingdom of Manna only to find the real battle has just begun.Now Queen of Manna, Naomi faces the pervasive threat of insurrection. Opposition forces, orchestrated by shadowy NATAS splinter cells, threaten to overthrow the Star Kingdom’s gridlocked Parliament, an inept organization actively undermined by its traitorous prime minister. Even Naomi’s own brother has unwittingly succumbed to the unholy Alliance’s far-reaching influence.Meanwhile, the recently promoted Knight Commander Talon Vance has arrived on the planet Katana to take command of the 6th Royal Defense Battalion – the Lion of Judah. Despite successfully protecting Naomi on Nabarun, Talon’s request for an off-world assignment is a self-imposed exile intended to help him abandon his forbidden feelings for the Queen of Manna. Her own forbidden feelings notwithstanding, Naomi remains betrothed to the arrogant Prince Ludwig of Neu-Deutschland, a vital ally and source of military assistance Manna desperately needs if it is to survive the power struggle against NATAS.Charged with ensuring the defense of Sakoku Island and its tessadaranium mining colony, Talon soon finds himself embroiled in his own political quagmire when a new Shogun emerges to lead the Emperor of Katana’s Imperial Army. Talon and the Lion of Judah quickly find themselves headed toward an undesirable war against Samurai forces led by a Shogun with disturbing ties to the demon-possessed General Legion, an Alliance bogeyman who will stop at nothing to make Talon pay for the death of his brother.To make matters worse, the nefarious pirate lord Francois Lafitte has been freed from captivity, unleashed by NATAS to attack and disrupt the Star Kingdom’s space stations and vital lines of commerce.At the heart of these sinister developments is The Master himself, the Alliance’s mysterious overlord and the Creator’s ancient nemesis. Relentless in the pursuit of crushing Adonai’s followers, he will stop at nothing to destroy Manna and her sister kingdom, the Kaiserreich of Neu-Deutschland.As direct conflict approaches, who will stand against the forces of evil during Manna’s darkest hour? After a series of demoralizing defeats have left him broken in body and spirit, Talon struggles to find cause for hope as his faith has become forlorn. His last chance at redemption lies in uncovering the hidden truth behind his own troubling past as a startling revelation emerges to challenge everything he has been led to believe about his true identity and purpose.---Praise for Book Two (Talon’s Truth and the Sword of the Spirit):"The long-awaited sequel was well worth the wait! Keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very last minute. Such well-rounded characters - not 'perfect heroes' but flawed personalities that we can all relate to. This book is the perfect combination of storytelling and inspirational writing. Absolutely brilliant!" - Miranda, Amazon UK ReviewPraise for Book One (Talon’s Test and the Shield of Faith):"The plot is incredibly fast-paced with some twists, turns and surprises that never cheat the reader... a remarkable performance. If you like action and adventure, don't miss this novel." - End Times Tavern"...Hair raising encounters, literal leaps of faith, and enemies within striking distance... this is an amazing read." - Woad Writer---Genres: christian, christian science fiction, christian fantasy, teen & young adult christian science fiction, christian speculative fiction, science fiction, space opera, galactic empire, space team, space war, military science fiction, dragons, starship, action, adventure, space fleet, space marines, colonization, space exploration, aliens.

**BOOK 2 NEW RELEASE! Order Talon's Truth and the Sword of the Spirit now!**#1 Amazon Kindle Bestseller - Teen & Young Adult Christian Science Fiction! (Updated in 2019!)When Darkness Descends... Heroes Must Rise! CHRISTIAN FICTION collides with MILITARY SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY ADVENTURE, and SPACE OPERA ROMANCE in this epic, faith and family-friendly adventure written to inspire readers of all ages! Frequently ranked as an Amazon Kindle Bestseller among Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy novels, Talon's Test and the Shield of Faith is the first exciting installment of the Talon Trilogy!Despite a checkered past, Knight Centurion Talon Vance has proven himself to be a hero of the highest order. But now an unprecedented challenge lies before him. Crown Princess Naomi, heir to her dying father's throne, has been targeted for assassination by the evil General Mirkham Hesatan. Their desperate flee from persecution will take them from the perils of deep space combat to a desolate world full of exotic locales, treacherous environments, a ferocious flying monstrosity, and hostile natives of both human and alien origin. But the greatest test of all lies within the heart. With the fate of an entire Star Kingdom hanging precariously in the balance, our heroes will be forced to choose... between Duty and Desire.---"An old-fashioned, rollicking, roller-coaster space opera full of battles, plot twists, heroic characters and truly evil villains... Mr. Downing's prose flows smoothly as a mountain stream... The plot is incredibly fast-paced with some twists, turns and surprises that never cheat the reader... a remarkable performance. If you like action and adventure, don't miss this novel." - End Times Tavern"I had trouble putting it down. Here we are introduced to a hero and heroine who are truly inspiring... I'm really looking forward to Book 2." - Radiqx Press "Absolutely Brilliant. Really enjoyed this book, could not put it down. Can not wait for the next book. Best book I've read in ages. Excellent!!" - Miranda, Amazon UK Review"...Hair raising encounters, literal leaps of faith, and enemies within striking distance... Talon's Test and the Shield of Faith is an action-packed science fiction, faith adventure read. With elements of romance, science fiction, Christian truth, and just plain good writing, this is an amazing read." - Woad Writer---Genres: christian, christian science fiction, christian fantasy, teen & young adult christian science fiction, christian speculative fiction, science fiction, space opera, galactic empire, space team, space war, military science fiction, dragons, starship, action, adventure, space fleet, space marines, colonization, space exploration, aliens.

What if one day, you took a different path, a bridge over instead of under? Could that change everything? Could you ever go back? For college student Justin Mayer, an ordinary day turns extraordinary when he finds himself in a world like, yet fundamentally unlike his own. Narrowly escaping the clutches of a malevolent figure, he learns that this is a world ravaged by plague, and divided by holy war. At the center of the conflict: an ancient deity named Chaer-Ul, whose motives are anything but clear. What's more, it seems that Chaer-Ul’s followers see Justin as the incarnation of a legendary warrior they call “Martyr”. As the resistance makes a final stand against a dark enemy of unspeakable power, Justin must decide what he believes, and who he can trust. In the process, he will learn who he really is, and what price he must pay for love.

Hikari once lived an idyllic life in the far-reaches of the Maysea Continent, but when her sister Liza is killed by the mysterious Kellua race everything changes. She is plunged into a perilous journey filled with epic battles, life or death situations and new friends that share her determination to stop the Kelluas. However, will destroying her enemies really bring her peace?Hikari must decide what is best: revenge or reconciliation.A Christian novel for children and younger teenagers.