Books by Patrick Alexander

This book examines the nature of age as an aspect of social identity and its relationship to experiences of formal education. Providing a new and critical approach to debates about age and social identity, the author explores why age remains such an important aspect of self-making in contemporary society.

An ancient evil stirs in a temple long forgotten. For fifty years it has been trapped, as the world above prospered; its people in balance with one another. But the Dark King's malice and spite are unending and after fifty years of bombardment, cracks have begun to appear. --- An ancient evil defeated, the heroes return home, but something still feels off. Unable to fully process just what that something is, they are plunged into a fight for their very lives as a bestial war descends upon them. Can they repel this latest threat to their way of life while hunting for the answers they seek or are they already doomed? --- A warrior priest lies wounded beyond measure, but refuses to succumb to death's siren call. While his ancient enemy gathers her strength and readies a plan to thrown the land of Embre into all out war. Can the warrior priest and his allies rally in time to avoid annihilation, or will all of their struggles be in vain?

A collection of two previous published works, Crimson Heart brings together the two book series covering the adventures of Alex Orn. Turned into a weapons by a shadowy, governement black ops group, Alex and his best friend Paul are on the run in an effort to live the peaceful lives they crave. But there is only so far someone can go unnoticed. And big brother is always watching. Originally published as two separate books, Crimson State and Golden Heart.

An ancient evil stirs in a temple long forgotten. For fifty years it has been trapped, as the world above prospered; its people in balance with one another. But the Dark King's malice and spite are unending and after fifty years of bombardment, cracks have begun to appear. Some of the people of Embre have noticed a change in the land and the balance they cherish. They feel the balance weakening. But will this knowledge be in time to halt the oncoming storm which threatens to once again sweep across their world?