J. S. Burke is the creator of the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series: Science Fantasy with flying dragons and an undersea world. Burke has worked as an author, artist, and marine biologist, studying creatures of the dark abyss and diving on coral reefs. Burke loves chocolate and so do the dragons! The Dragon Dreamer series grew from years at sea, a fascination with the alien, intelligent octopuses, and a love of dragons. These stories blend imagination with real science and author experiences. The deadly sea storm that threatens Arak, a young dragon, is one that Burke survived. This series is for young adults 9 to 99. The books are connected and can stand alone, with no cliffhanger endings. Book Awards for "THE DRAGON DREAMER" by J. S. Burke: *IAN First Place for Best FIRST NOVEL *IAN Finalist for Best FANTASY *IAN Finalist for Best SCIENCE FICTION Book Awards for "DRAGON LIGHTNING" (Dragon Dreamer II) by J. S. Burke: *NABE PINNACLE First Place for Best SCIENCE FANTASY *IAN First Place for Best SCIENCE FICTION *IAN Finalist for Best FANTASY *IAN Finalist for Best YOUNG ADULT Book Award for "DRAGON THUNDER" (Dragon Dreamer III) by J. S. Burke: *NABE PINNACLE Award for Best SCIENCE FANTASY