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In a world where dragons rule the sky, magic offers little resistance against the ancient King Valeron, Lord of the Dragons. Talis and Mara find themselves on the world of Vellia, home of Aurellia, the dark lord Talis is sworn to serve. Caught in a battle to overthrow the ancients of Vellia, Talis believes Aurellia and his forces are no match against their power. Aurellia and Talis fly out to the mountains of Ghaelstrom in search of an alliance with the dragons. Talis is separated from Mara, who is trained by Elder Relech in the art of assassination and magical stealth. Nikulo and Mara meet Goleth the Builder, who conjures the elements to form an armada of ships needed to carry Aurellia’s army to assault the ancients of Vellia. But soon Mara realizes that she may never again see Talis, since her fate lies with the burden of killing a king.

253 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 14, 2013

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John Forrester

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John Forrester is the author of Reins of Power, in the Shandian Chronicles epic fantasy series. He is also the author of Fire Mage, Sun Mage, Shadow Mage, Dragon Mage, and Death Mage from the Blacklight Chronicles fantasy series.

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October 7, 2017
Excellent Sword and Sorcery Novel

Forrester has created an enchanting world of dragons, wizards, undead armies and young people in love. Don't be thrown off by all the different plot lines at the beginning of the book: eventually, all those different lines coalesce into a very unexpected ending.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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June 7, 2016
A good series all in all. Gets alittle stupid in places going out there in left field, but eventually falls into place. I just don't like the jumping around. This is still enjoyable series. Good Reading.
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August 11, 2016
Totally anticlimactic! introduces star-walkers, makes them power to recon with And now Aurelia is now no-longer a unsavory character! Needs Consistent plot and character development.
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February 16, 2015
Amazing

He did it again. Another amazing book in a fantastic series. Looking forward to the next book. Highly recommended, a must read series.
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