Ancient Egypt, Atlantis, and war dragons—all collide in this wildly inventive epic fantasy series from New York Times-bestselling author Mercedes Lackey!

“It’s fun to see a different spin on dragons . . . and as usual, Lackey makes it all compelling.” —Locus

Meet Vetch, a young slave who dreams of becoming a jouster—one of the few warriors who can actually ride a flying dragon. In secret, he begins to raise his own dragon . . .
 
Beloved fantasy author Mercedes Lackey creates a vivid, dynamic fusion of the cultures of ancient Egypt and legendary Atlantis with the most exciting and believable portrayal of dragons ever imagined.
  • WINNER
    ALA Notable Book
“Elegant, compelling . . . A must-read for dragon lovers in particular and for fantasy fans in general.”
Publishers Weekly

“It’s fun to see a different spin on dragons . . . and as usual, Lackey makes it all compelling.”
Locus
© Hudson Stryker
Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the bestselling Heralds of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. View titles by Mercedes Lackey

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Ancient Egypt, Atlantis, and war dragons—all collide in this wildly inventive epic fantasy series from New York Times-bestselling author Mercedes Lackey!

“It’s fun to see a different spin on dragons . . . and as usual, Lackey makes it all compelling.” —Locus

Meet Vetch, a young slave who dreams of becoming a jouster—one of the few warriors who can actually ride a flying dragon. In secret, he begins to raise his own dragon . . .
 
Beloved fantasy author Mercedes Lackey creates a vivid, dynamic fusion of the cultures of ancient Egypt and legendary Atlantis with the most exciting and believable portrayal of dragons ever imagined.

Awards

  • WINNER
    ALA Notable Book

Reviews

“Elegant, compelling . . . A must-read for dragon lovers in particular and for fantasy fans in general.”
Publishers Weekly

“It’s fun to see a different spin on dragons . . . and as usual, Lackey makes it all compelling.”
Locus

Author

© Hudson Stryker
Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the bestselling Heralds of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. View titles by Mercedes Lackey
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