1. Dee Benson (Author) Dee Benson has loved books since childhood. Exploring Narnia, adventuring w ith the Famous Five and indulging in all things girly w ith the Sw eet Valley Tw ins sparked her love for reading. She finds it surreal that she now gets to create her ow n w orlds and characters in books of her ow n. At university, she studied Molecular Biology w ith Genetics and only survived it by w riting fiction during lectures. W hen she isn't w riting, Dee enjoys long w alks, good food and music that makes her w ish she could sing. She lives in Liverpool w ith her husband and tw o daughters. 2. David Arlo (Author) David Arlo is a multi-hyphenate and the co-founder of No Ordinary. The recording artist, songw riter, actor, w riter, director, and Executive producer, w ho is signed to Arista/Sony Music US, has w orked w ith high-profile producers and creatives. He is a versatile, vital, and visionary creator w ho tells stories through various media. Damien Ike and the Fallen House of Draven is his debut w ork of fiction.
<p>INTRODUCING A BOLD NEW HERO - DAMIEN IKE.</p><p>Damien Ike is fortunate. As the son of the most pow erful mage in the land, he should have a bright future ahead of him. But as Damien approaches adulthood, he can't help but w orry that there is no sign of his magic developing. And yet to survive beyond a few days old w ith no magic is unthinkable - the High Commission of Mages does not allow it. There's no w ay his father, their leader, would have a son who is a Nullborn.</p><p>Then Damien stumbles upon a secret his mother has kept from everyone - even him - and everything changes. Could it be that the fortune his future promised is not all it's cracked up to be? As Damien's w orld is turned upside dow n, he must discover how to keep their secret safe and get to the heart of the lies on w hich their w orld is founded . . .</p><p>A thrilling new Y A fantasy exploring fear, prejudice . . . and hope. Perfect for fans of THE WITCHER and AN EMBER IN THE ASHES.</p><p>Sales Points</p><p>1. Conceived by music creator and producer David Arlo Osuhon and w ritten in collaboration w ith Dee Benson, this project highlights the perspectives and</p><p>creative talents of tw o up-and-coming Black creators.</p><p>2. David Arlo and his production company No Ordinary are simultaneously developing DAMIEN IKE for film audiences.</p><p>3. A thrilling new urban fantasy exploring themes of disenfranchisement, control and fear of difference.</p><p>4. Featuring an expansive and w ell-developed urban fantasy w orld, and using magic to explore heirarchy and control w ithin contemporary societies.</p><p><br></p>
