The Dragon's Legacy
Epic fantasy in the tradition of Guy Gavriel Kay and Jacqueline Carey. “A world of large-scale epic fantasy... This is a rare find and not to be missed.” New York Times bestselling author Barb Hendee.
In the heart of the singing desert, the people are fading from the world. Mothers bear few live children, the warriors and wardens are hard-pressed to protect those who remain, and the vash’ai — the great cats who have called the people kithren for as long as there have been stories — bond with fewer humans each year. High above, the Sun Dragon sings a song of life and love while far below, the Earth Dragon slumbers as she has since the beginning of time. Her sleep is fitful, and from the darkness of her dreams come whispers of war... and death.
Sulema is a newly minted warrior of the people and a true Ja'Akari — a daughter of the unforgiving desert. When a mysterious young man appears in her home of Aish Kalumm, she learns that the Dragon King is dying in distant Atualon. As the king fades, so does the magic that sings the Earth Dragon to sleep.
There are those who wish to keep the dragon trapped in endless slumber. Others would tap her power to claim it for their own. And there are those who would have her wake, so they might laugh as the world burns.
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Deborah A. Wolf
Deborah A. Wolf's journey to becoming a celebrated voice in epic fantasy is anything but ordinary. Born under the expansive Alaskan sky, her childhood was marked by the wild rhythms of nature, a backdrop that continues to shape her storytelling today. From exploring remote islands to playing in the shadow of mountains, Deborah’s early life was steeped in adventure—a quality she carries with her into every book.
Her writing, deeply infused with themes of nature, ancient creatures, and political intrigue, transports readers to worlds where dragons and magic are as real as the human struggles that shape them. In The Dragon’s Legacy series, Deborah weaves a tapestry of mythic proportions, creating a world on the edge of transformation. Here, dragons are not mere beasts—they are gods, and their power shapes the fate of kingdoms. Through her intricate plots and vividly drawn characters, Deborah invites readers to examine power, legacy, and the enduring fight for survival in a world where the lines between good and evil are never clear-cut.
The Dragon's Legacy
The Dragon's Legacy consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
