ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Born in 1963 in the city of Berea, Ohio, Ron Blacksmith grew up in the 60’s when science-fiction was truly taking off. Throughout his childhood he read books from his favorite author, Robert A. Heinlein such as ‘Space Cadet’ ‘Time for the Stars’ and ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’ while watching the original ‘Lost in Space’ and ‘Star Trek’.

Out of High School, Ron went straight into Manufacturing working for a company that produced Steam Generator cooling tubes for the Navy’s Nuclear Powered Air Craft Carriers and Seawolf-class Submarines.

He continued in the steel industry in supply chain, fabrication and shipping.

While working, Ron spent most of his days thinking of his stories and other worlds. He only decided to write about them after leaving his last job and with the encouragement of his family.

Ron Blacksmith still lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

Book 1- Rangers of the Realm: The Eye of Farem, introduces the reader to the main characters of the Realm of Planets universe. Tasked with recovering pieces of ancient technology, captain Mik Rogan and his crew of Rangers take flight aboard their small spaceship, the Rockne, encountering various planets and their peoples. As the mystery of the technology becomes clearer, the encounter of an old enemy causes new revelations that shake their understanding of the past and the creation of the Realm.

The Eye of Farem

Book 2- Rangers of the Realm: The Drax, continues the story of the Rangers as they attempt to locate a missing colony ship. What they discover causes immediate action by the military of the Realm of Planets. This story introduces several new races including the Lacertans; a race of lizards divided into many clans, the strongest clan choosing one Drak to serve as emperor. What takes place between the Realm and the Lacertan empire causes drastic changes within the Realm itself as it moves forward.

Available now (November 15th, 2024)

Book 3- Rangers of the Realm: 40% written. (2025)

Book 4- Rangers of the Realm: 5% written. (2025)

An accomplished group of thieves from Alcyone Alpha, led by Thane, are renowned for their deeds across multiple planets. Then they perform the ultimate heist by stealing an object from the Imperial Vault, a task deemed impossible.

This object, known as the Seraphic Orb, is believed to hold immense worth. However, soon after the heist, the team discovers that the Orb is more than a shiny bauble - it holds the key to deactivating the Suffocator Shield, an energy barrier the empire has placed around Alcyone Alpha and the surrounding star systems to keep them submissive.

The thieves, initially driven by personal gains, are now burdened with the weight of their peoples' freedom and decide to trigger a revolution against the empire. Their journey becomes a struggle for survival and tasks them with sacrifices they weren't prepared for.

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