Protector of Pterygota is the first book in a series of three from the Pterygota Chronicles. It is set in the distant planet of Pterygota where its inhabitants' physical attributes are comparable to human species and have four wings. A despotic Empire takes control of its four kingdoms and way of life. Anyone who countervails is annihilated. The protagonist is a thirteen year old child slave, William. He escapes from his captors and transforms from an awkward teenager into a stronger and courageous version of himself. William has an axe to grind - he is driven by anger and retribution. He wants to defeat The One who is responsible for all the sufferings in Pterygota - The Purple Empress. Everyone in Pterygota fears the vindictive and vile ruler because of her caliginous powers. In order for William to defeat the evil empress, he needs to join two other teenagers to compete in three death-defying challenges. Whoever wins all three challenges acquires celestial powers and becomes the Protector of Pterygota - whose mission is to topple the corrupt and dictatorial regime. Is William strong enough to compete with others in acquiring the celestial powers? What are these three life changing challenges that he has to go through? Will he succeed in destroying the dark powers of The Purple Empress? Will his thirst for justice be instrumental for a better Pterygota or will it be the root of his inner demons? To have great power, one's heart must be in the right place. Does William have what it takes to become the Protector of Pterygota? This debut novel by a fearless new novelist breaks all the rules and will keep you reading from sunrise to sunset. Don't miss this one.