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Bob Flanagan was born in Stamford, Connecticut. At the age of 13, he left home for a life-changing experience and education at Cardigan Mountain School in New Hampshire. After graduating from Cardigan, he attended Brooks School graduating with high honors in Classics and honors in Music. At Trinity College, he majored in English focusing his work on writing poetry. He also rowed for the Trinity Crew team for four years and was a captain twice.
Bob continued to enjoy writing poetry, especially during times of life transitions, but grew a successful financial planning practice in order to provide for his family. In his mid-thirties, he left the business world when God called him to the priesthood and in turn attended seminary at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. He was ordained a priest in September of 2003.
After seminary, Bob’s first call was to St. Matthew’s Church in Bedford, New York. As its Associate Rector, he worked closely with the family, children, and youth of the parish. He was also instrumental in the church’s significant relief work with two churches destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. From 2008 – 2013, Bob returned to his high school alma mater to be School Minister and Chair of the Theology Department. The focus of his ministry there was to build the spiritual intelligence of more than 350 students each year.
Starting in the summer of 2013, Bob has dedicated all of his time to his writing and promoting The Chronicles of Ragg. It’s an excit
Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite
After a dragon destroyed his village and killed his grandfather, Ragg swears that he will hunt the beasts down throughout the land until every last one of them is dead. He inadvertently worked together with another dragon slayer, Trallian, whilst hunting a young dragon. Trallian let him have one of his northern dogs, Verlon, and with his new canine companion, Ragg continues to seek his revenge. Little does he know that every step brings him closer to the truth behind his grandfather's death, the dragons, and his own destiny. The more he learns, the more complicated and dangerous things become. The Chronicles of Ragg is an epic fantasy series written by Bob Flanagan, with The Sword of Gabriel as Volume One.
In the beginning, the story starts too slow for me. However, the pace starts to pick up as the story progresses. I also like the short length of each chapter; this aspect will definitely appeal to younger readers. I’m glad that Bob Flanagan gives the characters unique names that are still pronounceable. In fact, all the elements of Flanagan’s fantasy world such as locations, creatures, and even prayers are easily pronounced and still sound distinctive. The glossary included at the end is an added bonus.
The Chronicles of Ragg is a well-told story with excellent depth and originality, as well as well-realized characters readers will enjoy. It is a deeply satisfying fantasy adventure for young and mature adults, brimming with all the elements of a classic that fans of the genre can look forward to.
