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Aric Carter was born the youngest of three brothers in 1974 in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida but grew up in El Reno, Oklahoma. After reading Tolkien’s The Hobbit at age 9, Carter was hooked on science fiction, fantasy and thrillers. He also enjoys role-playing games, including MMORPGs.
After a high school career that included stints on the soccer, swim, wrestling and cheerleading teams, he also spent six years as a competitive gymnast. During this time he qualified and trained twice as an Olympic hopeful. His varied background also includes two years of ballet and a year of jazz training.
Upon graduating from high school, Carter joined the U.S. Navy, serving five years aboard the USS Enterprise as a Nuclear Machinist Mate and a year as a Navy recruiter. He is a veteran of Bosnia Conflict, Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, he returned to Oklahoma to work in the power generation field. Currently he is a System Operator for Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OGE)
Carter enjoys learning, and spending time with his 17-year-old daughter, who lives with her mother in Wisconsin. He is a licensed private helicopter pilot, certified SCUBA diver, personal trainer, actor, and writer. He has an AAS in nuclear power technology from Bismarck State College, ND.
He currently lives in Moore, Oklahoma.
Reviewed by Michelle Stanley for Readers' Favorite
Saga of Lyn: The Reawakening is a young adult fantasy by Aric Carter. Tegain Hostler’s happiness is shattered when his family is murdered and his business destroyed by a mysterious stranger. He retains his sanity with the support of his friend, Karl Dunmire. Karl, a former Marshal of the Royal Wayman Dragoons, sells Tegain a rusty sword and teaches him to use it. When attacked by mythical Grimbles, Tegain discovers the sword is possessed by Princess Lyn’s soul when she enters his mind. He and Karl defend Folsum village against more Grimbles, but villagers try to snatch the sword and Tegain escapes. They arrest Karl and Folsum is invaded by Vilekins, so he secretly trains the defenseless guards. Tegain has his own terrifying battle to fight with the Boogluns, and he has become attracted to Lyn. Lyn’s caring guidance prepares him to face his unknown enemies, while seeking answers for his personal tragedy.
I’m always thrilled when I read about new dimensions and strange mythical creatures like the ones Aric Carter created in Saga of Lyn: The Reawakening. Young adults will be fascinated with this pseudo-medieval story. The author’s terrific writing enabled me to see those monsters in close proximity, especially the Vilekins, who were the most repulsive ones to me. I'm fond of Tegain, who endures his grief and unfamiliar challenges well. Karl brings excitement into every dangerous situation with his humorous Old English speech and leadership skills, so I think this made me enjoy Aric Carter’s novel even more.
