Brandon Layne

Brandon Layne is native to Richmond, Virginia, where he attended Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating with a biomedical engineering degree and a minor in chemistry. Despite his scientific studies, Brandon has always been most passionate about creative writing. His other hobbies include writing poetry, playing piano and viola, dancing, photography, and performing on stage.

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Books

The King of the Stars

$15.95

written by Brandon Layne

In the land of Kama, the stars are magical and constellations determine the future. Stars can even grant a person the power of astromy, enabling them to manipulate elements of nature. However, only one person is destined to be king. But of course, not everyone believes in the stars, and dark forces lurk with their own plans for the world.

Brian, the teenage son of a legendary warrior, is fated to possess the gift of earth astromy, but he can barely lift a rock. With a villainous overlord ruling the town, Brian needs to develop his skills -- and quickly. But then a strange boy appears in the woods, and Brian has the feeling there's more to this kid than meets the eye. It's a race against evil and against the odds to rightfully throne the king of the stars.

PRAISE FOR THE KING OF THE STARS

“Brandon Layne has created an imaginative fantasy world that young readers will love.”

—Colleen R. Lee, school librarian

“Brandon’s book is a great read to stimulate the minds and imaginations of a technologically overloaded generation.”

—Amy Powroznik, art educator for grades K-5, Henrico County Gilman Award winner 2009

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