Port Orchard, WA Author Publishes Debut Novel

Paladin: The Beginning, a new book by Raleigh Minard, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

What began as a simple encounter-a first date spent hiking-turns into a life-changing event for Steve. Once he found a crystal and understood the powers within it, he was able to develop a life outside of the one he had. No longer did he need to stay in his lab and experiment. He could see the world. He could fight drug dealers and protect the world from their evil.

Sure, along the way he wound up a victim of an explosion, was in a coma for a while, and suffered some serious burns. But he also has the power within him to teleport to other places, meet the girl of his dreams, and start a family.

Join Steve on his journey from this life to the one he creates in Paladin: The Beginning.

About the Author
Raleigh Minard is a U.S. Navy veteran, having spent six years in the Navy before earning a degree in engineering. He spent his career working for Boeing. Minard lives in the Pacific Northwest, in western Washington. In his spare time, when not writing, Minard likes to carve wood.

Growing up, Minard didn't enjoy writing. Once he developed the right character, however, he found pleasure in writing. He hopes that others can know how enjoyable writing can be. This is Minard's first book.

Paladin: The Beginning is a 168-page paperback with a retail price of $15.00. The ISBN is
978-1-4809-4776-4. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.