In the Shadow of Kings
ONLY ONE CAN END THE WAR.
HE STANDS BETWEEN TWO WORLDS, A SAVIOUR AND A DESTROYER TO BOTH.
DRAGONS AND AEGRES WILL FALL.
BUT ONE CAN TURN THE TIDE.
One who stands in the shadow of kings. Such has been seen by the doomed. The weight of ten thousand lives and all the realm besides now sits on Joran's shoulders. So much has already been sacrificed to bring him to the ancient doors of Drakanan, where he might take on the mantle of Dragon Rider and usher in a new age of heroes.
But a time of dragons is not all that has been seen...
The days are shadowed by approaching night. The war to devour all wars has come again. He who lies entombed in the dark will rise and the fires with him. Death cannot hold him.
The Skaramangians hold to this, their fingers pulling the strings of war to hide their dark deeds. In past and present they work towards a future that will reset the world. Evil will be made manifest in that world, and there remains no power in all of Verda capable of preventing it.
And so the few, those who would be heroes, must take the road to madness if they are to prepare for the inevitable war. It is not a road they can all survive...
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Philip C Quaintrell
Philip C. Quaintrell is an author who has built a name for himself in the realm of epic fantasy, where sweeping narratives and complex characters come alive. With a penchant for creating vast, immersive worlds and an eye for gritty, action-packed adventures, Quaintrell's work resonates with fans of high-stakes fantasy and character-driven storytelling.
Born and raised in the UK, Quaintrell’s love for storytelling began early. As a child, he devoured tales of ancient kingdoms, mythical creatures, and the timeless battle between good and evil. But rather than sticking solely to traditional fantasy, he sought to create a world where the line between hero and villain was never clear-cut, where each decision came with weighty consequences, and where every character had a chance to grow, change, and face the darkness within themselves.
A Time of Dragons
In a world where ancient secrets collide with unyielding power, A Time of Dragons immerses readers in a tale of mysticism, betrayal, and the looming presence of mythical creatures that once ruled the skies. Set against the backdrop of a continent on the brink of chaos, this epic fantasy series delves into the intersection of fate and free will, where dragons, long thought to be myths, return to a world that is unprepared for their wrath.
A Time of Dragons consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
