Audiobook "Epic: Dawn of Destiny" Wins Best New Fiction Honors in the New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing

Dayton, OH, April 01, 2015 --(PR.com)-- "Epic: Dawn of Destiny" by Lee Stephen receives top honors with the "Best New Fiction" award and chosen Medalist in the "Audiobook" category of the 2014 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing.

Book Synopsis
The year is 0011.NE, and mankind is under attack. Hostile forces from other worlds have come to Earth, their motivations a mystery, their objectives unknown. In the face of the alien threat, a global military called the Earth Defense Network--EDEN--was created.

"Dawn of Destiny" begins the story of Scott Remington, a new graduate of EDEN Academy. It is the first chapter in an epic that will carry him to the ends of the Earth, challenging the very faith he clings to as he confronts a purpose he can barely understand. For Scott, war is more than an occupation. It is the place God has led him. It is his destiny. Only one thing remains to be seen.

Is it a place he's willing to go?

About the Author
Born and raised in Cajun country, Lee Stephen spent his childhood paddling pirogues through the marshes of South Louisiana. When he wasn’t catching bullfrogs or playing with alligators in the bathtub (both true), he was escaping to the world of the imagination, creating worlds in his mind filled with strange creatures and epic journeys. This hasn’t stopped.

Now a resident of Luling, Louisiana, Lee spends time every day delving into the world of Epic, the science-fiction series that has come to define him as a writer and producer. Alongside his wife, Lindsey, their sons, Levi and Lawson, and their dog, Jake, Lee has made it a mission to create a series that is unique in its genre—one unafraid to address the human condition while staying grounded in elements of faith.

In addition to writing, Lee works full-time for the Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness. He has also spent time as a church deacon, guitar hobbyist, and New Orleans Saints season ticket holder. He is a graduate of Louisiana College in Pineville.

About the New Apple Book Awards
The New Apple Annual Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing was established to honor the creative achievements of the unsung books fighting for their place within the publishing world. Any English language book published within the last three years, currently available for sale by an independent author or small press that met the Awards' guidelines was eligible for entry including e-books, print-on-demand and self-published works.

Contact Information
Epic: Dawn of Destiny is available in paperback, hardcover, Kindle and audiobook formats. The book can be purchased online at Amazon. The audiobook is available exclusively at CD Baby. To find out more about the New Apple Book Awards, visit http://NewAppleBookAwards.com

Epic: Dawn of Destiny
Author: Lee Stephen
Publisher: Stone Aside Publishing, LLC
ISBN: B003EOA9XC
Audiobook available at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/leestephen
Print Copies available at: http://bit.ly/Epic-Amazon
Author website: http://www.epicuniverse.com
Twitter: @epicuniverse
Blog: http://epicuniverse.com/blog/
Contact Lee Stephen at lee@epicuniverse.com for public appearances, signings and blog tours.

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