The Last Ballad of Hope
DEATH CANNOT HOLD HIM—THAT'S WHAT THEY SAID.
AND THEY WERE RIGHT...
Evil has been made manifest, returned from shadow and madness. Try as they might, those who would be heroes could not prevent the return of The Dark One.
In the shattering aftermath, the survivors have but one choice: hunt down what cannot be killed. Cob, the ranger—the cursed—must find his quarry before the enemy makes his first move. By his side rides Androma, fearless and unyielding. They must succeed. To fail would doom the realm to a new war, a war without end.
But in a world slipping into darkness, not all hope is lost.
A time of dragons is yet to come. Joran Pendain must shoulder the weight of that destiny, but he need not shoulder it alone anymore. In the depths of Azad-guul, where only despair might breed, Joran’s path crossed with that of a dragon egg—his egg.
Theirs was not the only path to cross, however.
True to his word, Baelon Vos—Dragonlord—would make Joran a Rider worthy of legend—if he could survive the training. Baelon’s designs for the world have been years in the making, and Joran might just be the missing piece to bring it all together. Or bring it all down.
And beneath the waves, the ocean races stir, the currents swelling with revolution and the hope of freedom. Kitrana Voden, a battle maiden of the Swordsworn and proud Nimean, must find her way back to the people of Nimala before extinction drowns them all—before the oldest demon from the oldest world awakens from its slumber.
Above or below, it matters not to The Dark One. He is not afraid to be called evil. If evil could not be corrupted, bound, or destroyed, then he would gladly endure the title, if only to weed out the beasts that clothe themselves as men.
HE IS NOT THE CHOSEN ONE. HE IS NOT A HERO.
JUST A MAN—WHO REFUSED TO DIE.
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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 four books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
