CLEARLAKE, Calif. – In the first installment of her epic fantasy trilogy, “The Winged Warrior of the Gods,” Clearlake author Pamela McConnell showcases the adventures of a new Pegasus and a child princess with Amazonian ancestry.

“The Winged Warrior of the Gods” depicts the expeditions of the new Pegasus.

Raised in seclusion, the young Pegasus is groomed by his father and the spirit of his ancestor, the original Pegasus. He is being prepared to conquer the evil Bardama, who is spreading darkness across the world.

On his first mission searching for Bardama, Pegasus discovers a very young, frail girl – Caseama, the child princess.

Caseama cries out to the gods for a champion to be sent to conquer the dark forces that have taken her parents into captivity. Young Pegasus has come to answer her prayer by commission of the gods.

After the transformation bestowed upon her by Athena, Caseama is transformed into a hoyden warrior, given the courage of her mother’s Amazonian ancestors. Though her prayers were answered, she is surprised to find that she was to become the hero she so fervently prayed for.

McConnell artfully portrays the epic struggle of one horse and one girl who will fight to free their land. During their first battle, they will face their fears and learn to work together.

“The Winged Warrior of the Gods” is the first of a trilogy of the unlikely pair. They wonder why, with all the wondrous powers the gods have at their disposal, would they send two inexperienced souls to face such a powerful force.

Readers will embark on a mystical adventure with Pegasus and Caseama as they mature into their eventual responsibilities as demigods.

McConnell studied English literature at Santa Rosa Junior College. She overcame many difficulties to write the trilogy of Pegasus. She lives in Clearlake.

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is $12.99 and available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore , or by visiting www.barnesandnoble.com or www.amazon.com .