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Clan Amir — A Universe from the Mind of Ernest Edwards
The stories are about the ruling clan in the tropical Asian country of Berant and other key characters important to the development of the clan and the country. Most are set in the century following World War II, but not restricted to that.
  Name Author Description Size Dnlds Votes Score
1 Clan Amir Background and Story Time Line
General
Ernest Edwards No: 01 - PLEASE READ THIS FIRST. Background information that helps you appreciate the Clan Amir Stories. Not a story as such. This has a list of all the stories in chronological order, the order they should be read in.
For Age: Anybody
Tags: Drama, Military
Posted: 2010-07-10
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2 A Fighting Heritage Poetry
Poem
Ernest Edwards No: 03 - can be skipped if you want to. Three short poems from the book A Fighting Heritage. They summarise the critical events of the stories themselves. The book demonstrates what happens when irresistible forces meet unmovable objects in human encounters on the battlefield - wars are fought by people, not equipment.
For Age: Older than 7
Tags: Drama, War, Military
Posted: 2010-07-10
1 KB 506 38 2.73
3 Budding Businessman
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No: 06 - In July 2001, Dani-girl, Gordie's sister, asks him to help find a job for an old school friend, as she wishes to return to the region. At the same time, Gordie is ready to start his own business and needs an adult as a manager, so he can continue his school studies. Sometimes, multiple problems solve each other. And often resolutions create new problems. Can these new business people solve all the problems and get into business?
For Age: Older than 7
Tags: Drama, Vignettes
Posted: 2010-07-10
32 KB 1408 227 3.21
4 Raptor Games
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No: 09 - A young genius and legal adult has joined the military, and in December 2003 is now assigned as a temporary tank commander - despite being too short to drive it or operate the machine gun. Another tank commander takes exception to his youth, and learns age and experience doesn't equal smarts.
For Age: Anybody
Tags: Drama, Military, Vignettes
Posted: 2010-07-12
30 KB 1449 258 3.58
5 About Berant
General
Ernest Edwards No: 02 - Can be skipped if you want to. General background information about the Berant geography, legal structure, laws, and society. This is for those who want a deeper understanding of the culture of Berant and is more a travelogue than a story.
For Age: Anybody
Tags: Military
Posted: 2010-07-12
33 KB 497    
6 Games for Children
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No: 13 - In March 2009 a company is taken over, and the new owners renege on an arrangement with the View Port Orphanage. Gerry is notified, and he steps in to help. The result is a major change in the situation, and more fun for the kids. But there are some problems to be overcome. Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord, except in the corporate world - never let kids down, it can hurt you.
For Age: Anybody
Tags: Drama, Vignettes
Posted: 2010-07-13
44 KB 1174 203 3.49
7 Darmore Demon
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No: 05 - November 1983, a young woman realises her life long ambition - to join the Royal Guards - we follow her joining and her first posting. Young and new to the military, but very different to what they usually get. Is she more than she seems? Yes and no. Read and find out
For Age: Older than 7
Tags: Drama, Violence, War, Military, Vignettes
Posted: 2010-07-13
79 KB 1481 240 4.32
8 French Follies
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No: 14 - In November 2009, Gerry has to visit Europe to resolve some political issues, and has the bad luck to visit a school when some terrorists wish to use it for their purposes. Badly outnumbered, his security team do their duty. Sometimes, the best a warrior can do is to die hard, to help his friends who will arrive later. From the Clan Amir Book - The Falcon in Flight.
For Age: Older than 7
Tags: Drama, Politics, Violence, Military, Vignettes
Posted: 2010-07-13
42 KB 1082 186 3.92
9 Granite Mannheim
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No: 04 - In 1946 a revolution sees troubles in the country of a boy born to two cultures with strong fighting traditions. His family has trouble leaving the war zone; other family members help, at a terrible cost - he sees the cost and understands why they paid it. These events shape the character of a young boy, and this is later shown when he reaches high school in his other country. It shows his strength of character, which is further demonstrated in a later story in the books of the series.
For Age: Older than 7
Tags: Drama, School, Violence, War, Young Adult, Vignettes
Posted: 2010-07-15
16 KB 1140 168 2.94
10 Kelly
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No: 08 - In October 2002, Geordie's sister Kelly is kidnapped and he searches for her. Finding her he takes action to recover her. In doing so he loses more than he can imagine and learns he's only human. A boy is forced to take on the mantle of adulthood. WARNING - stories includes euthanasia, the mercy execution of a loved one. It is not graphic, but is described.
For Age: Older than 13
Tags: Drama, Violence, Military, Vignettes
Posted: 2010-07-16
29 KB 1010 167 3.13
11 Dani-girl
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No: 07 - June 2002, a young woman from a family of warriors faces her destiny - head on. Through an unusual and close link to her young genius brother, he's more aware of events than you think. This story is part of a series that follows events that shape his life and destiny, this is one event at a critical time in his life. It answers the questions 'What IS a warrior?' 'Can a warrior also be a pacifist?'
For Age: Older than 7
Tags: Drama, Violence, Military, Vignettes
Posted: 2010-07-18
34 KB 948 183 4.20
12 Someone Very Special
Romance
Ernest Edwards No: 11 - In May 2006 a young genius who is rich and born to power, is also an empath, and he finally meets someone very special. A brief, but interesting courtship follows.
For Age: Anybody
Tags: Romance, Drama, Young Adult, Vignettes
Posted: 2010-07-18
36 KB 1566 192 2.97
13 Crafty People
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No: 10 - January 2005, an international group of crafty criminals prove very hard to catch, but can they deal with a young genius in his early teens. Which of them is the craftiest?
For Age: Older than 7
Tags: Crime, Drama, Military, Young Adult, Vignettes
Posted: 2010-07-25
30 KB 1342 192 3.34
14 The Lost Ones
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No: 15 - In March 2010 a clan is about to have its annual meeting of the whole clan when a disaster strikes that threats the clan's very survival. They have little to fight with, but fight with all they have - their courage and determination to survive as a clan. Will the lost ones be found?
For Age: Older than 7
Tags: Drama, Young Adult, Vignettes
Posted: 2010-07-26
55 KB 1043 144 2.97
15 Wildfire
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No: 12 - In March 2007 an officer under evaluation diverts his command to deal with a major crop fire and is faced with command and control problem. He resolves the issue in an unexpected manner.
For Age: Anybody
Tags: Military, Royalty, Young Adult, Vignettes
Posted: 2010-08-01
9 KB 1146 199 3.33
16 Dancing With Death
Young Adult
Ernest Edwards No: 05a - Young Gordie goes to visit a school friend who hasn't been the same since her mother died, she's becoming very withdrawn, and he's worried about her.
For Age: Older than 7
Tags: Drama, Young Adult, Vignettes
Posted: 2012-01-28
12 KB 469 92 3.79
17 Gordie's Gophers
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No. 16 - It's time for Gerry to attack his main enemies, but first he must gather his special assault team. This is the story of his recruitment drive for a very special team of people to lead his attack on U MAMA.
For Age: Older than 7
Tags: Crime, Workplace
Posted: 2013-05-17
25 KB 80 - -
18 Tim's Halt
Action/Adventure
Ernest Edwards No, 11a - Brigands are crossing the mountains and creating havoc, the Royal Guards are tasked with protecting the people. Gerry and his patrol don't like what they see at one farm and set out to stop the brigands at the next. It's time for Gerry to live up to his heritage, and he Stands to the call.
For Age: Older than 7
Tags: Violence, Military
Posted: 2013-05-17
14 KB 84 - -