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The Dragon's Apprentice
vann, having survived meeting dragons and becoming a wizard, is in a tough situation. He has no idea how to handle the spells he’s learned. So he’s come to the city of Morshton to find a wizard to teach him. He’s taken on by Quinton, reputed to be the best wizard in the city, who tells Evann he's in much deeper trouble than he realizes. He’s not supposed to have these spells at all. They could burn his mind out.
Meanwhile, Evann’s friend Rufous, the new Solon of the dragons, finds himself on the verge of a war with the goblins, who have accused a dragon of stealing some of their magic weapons. In the course of his search for the supposedly guilty dragon, he learns some of the history involved and begins to suspect there's more going on than the goblins had told him.
Evann’s training progresses, despite some frightening episodes, as does Rufous’ search. But when the search finally uncovers the lair of the mysterious dragon, Rufous finds he has come into a trap. Meanwhile, Evann witnesses a triple murder which seems to have been committed by a goblin—and a spell marker painted on a wall in the victims’ blood.
The fate of the dragon and his apprentice are welded together again. They’ll need each other just to survive, much less triumph against their enemies.
At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Meanwhile, Evann’s friend Rufous, the new Solon of the dragons, finds himself on the verge of a war with the goblins, who have accused a dragon of stealing some of their magic weapons. In the course of his search for the supposedly guilty dragon, he learns some of the history involved and begins to suspect there's more going on than the goblins had told him.
Evann’s training progresses, despite some frightening episodes, as does Rufous’ search. But when the search finally uncovers the lair of the mysterious dragon, Rufous finds he has come into a trap. Meanwhile, Evann witnesses a triple murder which seems to have been committed by a goblin—and a spell marker painted on a wall in the victims’ blood.
The fate of the dragon and his apprentice are welded together again. They’ll need each other just to survive, much less triumph against their enemies.
At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
- GenresFantasy
217 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2025
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About the author
David Carrico
66 books26 followersDavid Carrico is best known for the novels 1636: The Devil’s Opera and The Span of Empire (both written in collaboration with Eric Flint). His most recent book, 1636: Flight of the Nightingale, will be released in November 2019 by Baen Books. David began his writing career publishing stories in The Grantville Gazette e-magazine in 2004, and to date his stories have appeared in The Grantville Gazette, the Ring of Fire anthologies from Baen Books, in Jim Baen’s Universe e-magazine, and in Baen.com’s monthly free story offerings.
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January 4, 2021
Sequel to The Dragon's Boy. I read them back to back (quibble, they are a bit short). There will apparently be more in the series, and I will probably buy it (best endorsement I can think of.)
Author David Carrico is a good story teller. Writes with good fun and humor, but within the story line. There is some originality in the writing also, such as a garden spade as a wizard staff with a mind of its own. It is not just about the young boy, who is revealed as budding wizard (surprise, surprise.) A significant part of the story is told from the dragon's point of view. Quibble - the dragons think a little too much like humans - I got over it.
A good release from the worries of Covid and crazy politicians.
Author David Carrico is a good story teller. Writes with good fun and humor, but within the story line. There is some originality in the writing also, such as a garden spade as a wizard staff with a mind of its own. It is not just about the young boy, who is revealed as budding wizard (surprise, surprise.) A significant part of the story is told from the dragon's point of view. Quibble - the dragons think a little too much like humans - I got over it.
A good release from the worries of Covid and crazy politicians.
December 29, 2020
Evann, at the end of book one, was ready to journey to the nearest city to find a wizard that might accept him as an apprentice. So, book two involved Evann learning the fundamentals of magic and finding out that most apprentices spend years training to be a wizard.
Rufous, at the end of book one, is settling into his duties as Solon of the dragons. As the current most powerful dragon, The Solon settles disputes and protects dragons from their enemies (much like any other ruler does).
I really enjoyed the co-equal POV approach, especially as the two alternated throughout the book.
Can't wait for the third and final book in this trilogy!
Rufous, at the end of book one, is settling into his duties as Solon of the dragons. As the current most powerful dragon, The Solon settles disputes and protects dragons from their enemies (much like any other ruler does).
I really enjoyed the co-equal POV approach, especially as the two alternated throughout the book.
Can't wait for the third and final book in this trilogy!
January 24, 2021
A good read
Loved the story. Great character development and world building. The story line has a brisk pace that had me finishing the book in one long reading. Well done David, looking forward to the next book.
Loved the story. Great character development and world building. The story line has a brisk pace that had me finishing the book in one long reading. Well done David, looking forward to the next book.
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