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Shadow of the Dragod
A world consumed by fire. A boy with a mysterious power. A perilous journey to undo the wrath of a dragon larger than the heavens.
In a world ravaged by the ancient Dragod's apocalyptic flames, Blain Aldaldin, an apprentice scribe, seeks to restore order by reviving the written word of lost languages.
When prophecies arise and demonic creatures emerge from the still-burning fires once unleashed by the slain god, and glimmers of hope appear in the distant ash, Blain's journey takes an unimaginable turn.
Forced from the safety of the world’s last library, he confronts the devastation firsthand and must discover his true purpose: to remain a mere recorder of the world's extinction or become the one destined to bring it back from the brink.
For fans of the Dungeon and Dragon’s campaign setting, Dark Sun, and Mark Lawrence’s Broken Empire Trilogy, take the first step into a grim, unforgiving world of magic, monsters, and madness spawned from the relentless crimson flames unleashed by a vengeful god.
In a world ravaged by the ancient Dragod's apocalyptic flames, Blain Aldaldin, an apprentice scribe, seeks to restore order by reviving the written word of lost languages.
When prophecies arise and demonic creatures emerge from the still-burning fires once unleashed by the slain god, and glimmers of hope appear in the distant ash, Blain's journey takes an unimaginable turn.
Forced from the safety of the world’s last library, he confronts the devastation firsthand and must discover his true purpose: to remain a mere recorder of the world's extinction or become the one destined to bring it back from the brink.
For fans of the Dungeon and Dragon’s campaign setting, Dark Sun, and Mark Lawrence’s Broken Empire Trilogy, take the first step into a grim, unforgiving world of magic, monsters, and madness spawned from the relentless crimson flames unleashed by a vengeful god.
722 pages, Paperback
Published November 7, 2023
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About the author
Jeffrey Hall
17 books24 followersJeffrey Hall writes grimdark and epic fantasy about flawed heroes, dying worlds, and the fragile beauty that survives in the ruins.
He is the author of The Scarred World Saga, an unflinching dark fantasy epic following Requiem Balestone, a scarred wanderer torn between duty and the crumbling kingdom that raised him. Jeffrey also created the Chilongua Universe, a myth-soaked world of jungles, dark magic, and empires built on blood and bone.
His work explores what happens after the world ends — how people rebuild, betray, and endure when all light seems spent. Drawing inspiration from myth, decay, and the resilience of the human spirit, he strives to make each story as visceral and visual as possible. Through his ongoing Art Quest, he is attempting to expand his artistic abilities to bring the landscapes and legends of his worlds visually to life.
Jeffrey is constantly working toward the dream of becoming a full-time author and shares the process with readers through his newsletter at www.hallwaytoelsewhere.com
Follow him here on Goodreads for new releases, cover reveals, and dispatches from the edge of grimdark fantasy.
He is the author of The Scarred World Saga, an unflinching dark fantasy epic following Requiem Balestone, a scarred wanderer torn between duty and the crumbling kingdom that raised him. Jeffrey also created the Chilongua Universe, a myth-soaked world of jungles, dark magic, and empires built on blood and bone.
His work explores what happens after the world ends — how people rebuild, betray, and endure when all light seems spent. Drawing inspiration from myth, decay, and the resilience of the human spirit, he strives to make each story as visceral and visual as possible. Through his ongoing Art Quest, he is attempting to expand his artistic abilities to bring the landscapes and legends of his worlds visually to life.
Jeffrey is constantly working toward the dream of becoming a full-time author and shares the process with readers through his newsletter at www.hallwaytoelsewhere.com
Follow him here on Goodreads for new releases, cover reveals, and dispatches from the edge of grimdark fantasy.
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November 7, 2023
Shadow of the Dragod is my first introduction to Jeffrey Hall, and I’m quite pleased with this novel. The story follows three seemingly unconnected characters as they survive in a world destroyed by a monster of the past. I particularly enjoyed the theme of regrowth, and seeing the light help to conquer the darkness. This epic fantasy was interesting and full of its own unique mythologies, creatures, and abilities.
I found the book to be a little slow at the start, as I didn’t immediately relate to some of the protagonists. But as the story progressed, I better understood their personality and was able to connect with each of them. The story is a bit dark, but the way hope shines through makes it feel uplifting too. Overall, I found myself engrossed with this saga, and I’m looking forward to the next installment.
I found the book to be a little slow at the start, as I didn’t immediately relate to some of the protagonists. But as the story progressed, I better understood their personality and was able to connect with each of them. The story is a bit dark, but the way hope shines through makes it feel uplifting too. Overall, I found myself engrossed with this saga, and I’m looking forward to the next installment.
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