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Born of Fire
Two thousand years of history. Countless names. One secret worth killing for.
Daniel Blacksmith has spent two millennia trying to live an ordinary life.
He's watched empires rise and fall, encountered gods who never quite disappeared, and learned that surviving history is considerably easier than escaping it.
Now he's back in Porto, Portugal, hoping for something resembling normality.
But ancient secrets are stirring.
A myth that might be more than a myth. A centuries-old search. And a dangerous cult pursuing powers it barely understands.
With the help of an unlikely group of allies, Daniel must confront questions buried beneath thousands of years of mythology—and the uncomfortable possibility that even his own understanding of the past is incomplete.
Because some legends are based on truth.
Some truths were deliberately forgotten.
And some things are better left buried.
Born of Fire is the first novel in Draconian Blood, a contemporary urban fantasy trilogy blending ancient mythology, historical mysteries, magic, and a distinctly modern sense of humour.
History remembers the legends. Daniel remembers what really happened.
Daniel Blacksmith has spent two millennia trying to live an ordinary life.
He's watched empires rise and fall, encountered gods who never quite disappeared, and learned that surviving history is considerably easier than escaping it.
Now he's back in Porto, Portugal, hoping for something resembling normality.
But ancient secrets are stirring.
A myth that might be more than a myth. A centuries-old search. And a dangerous cult pursuing powers it barely understands.
With the help of an unlikely group of allies, Daniel must confront questions buried beneath thousands of years of mythology—and the uncomfortable possibility that even his own understanding of the past is incomplete.
Because some legends are based on truth.
Some truths were deliberately forgotten.
And some things are better left buried.
Born of Fire is the first novel in Draconian Blood, a contemporary urban fantasy trilogy blending ancient mythology, historical mysteries, magic, and a distinctly modern sense of humour.
History remembers the legends. Daniel remembers what really happened.
513 pages, Paperback
Published October 26, 2026
About the author
Carlos Ferreira
1 book6 followersCarlos Ferreira is a Portuguese author, born and raised in Porto, Portugal. An avid reader from an early age, he developed a lasting interest in literature, history, mythology, and the ways in which stories shape our understanding of the world.
A technology architect by profession, he has built his career around complex systems, problem-solving, and an enduring curiosity about how things work. He lives in Portugal with his family.
His relationship with literature, however, has not always been entirely conventional.
At twelve, he read "The Silmarillion" because "The Lord of the Rings" hadn't explained enough.
This tendency to pursue unanswered questions eventually found its way into his writing. What began as a relatively straightforward story required some background. The background required history, the history required mythology, and the mythology, naturally, required a coherent set of rules.
The rules raised questions.
The questions demanded answers.
By the time he realised what was happening, the story had acquired two thousand years of history, several magical systems, ancient gods, secret organizations, and a rather unreasonable number of interconnected notes.
And dragons.
Because everything is better with dragons.
He regrets nothing.
A technology architect by profession, he has built his career around complex systems, problem-solving, and an enduring curiosity about how things work. He lives in Portugal with his family.
His relationship with literature, however, has not always been entirely conventional.
At twelve, he read "The Silmarillion" because "The Lord of the Rings" hadn't explained enough.
This tendency to pursue unanswered questions eventually found its way into his writing. What began as a relatively straightforward story required some background. The background required history, the history required mythology, and the mythology, naturally, required a coherent set of rules.
The rules raised questions.
The questions demanded answers.
By the time he realised what was happening, the story had acquired two thousand years of history, several magical systems, ancient gods, secret organizations, and a rather unreasonable number of interconnected notes.
And dragons.
Because everything is better with dragons.
He regrets nothing.
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November 11, 2026
ENG || PT
ENG:
I had the privilege of being part of this book’s ARC team. I started reading “Born of Fire” in English, and then I received the Portuguese edition, “Nascido do Fogo,” and picked up right where I left off.
I really liked the premise and the story, although some repetitions and a few lengthy passages slowed down the reading pace, which affected my experience. Nevertheless, I still recognize the full potential of this universe, and I’m genuinely curious, excited and looking forward to see the next volumes! 🔥
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PT:
Tive o privilégio de fazer parte da equipa ARC deste livro, comecei a leitura em inglês do “Born of Fire”, e depois recebi a edição em português o “Nascido do Fogo” e continuei de onde estava.
Gostei bastante da premissa e da história, embora algumas repetições e algumas passagens extensas atrasaram o ritmo de leitura, o que me condicionou a experiência. Ainda assim, reconheço todo o potencial deste universo e estou bastante curioso e ansioso pelos próximos volumes! 🔥
ENG:
I had the privilege of being part of this book’s ARC team. I started reading “Born of Fire” in English, and then I received the Portuguese edition, “Nascido do Fogo,” and picked up right where I left off.
I really liked the premise and the story, although some repetitions and a few lengthy passages slowed down the reading pace, which affected my experience. Nevertheless, I still recognize the full potential of this universe, and I’m genuinely curious, excited and looking forward to see the next volumes! 🔥
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PT:
Tive o privilégio de fazer parte da equipa ARC deste livro, comecei a leitura em inglês do “Born of Fire”, e depois recebi a edição em português o “Nascido do Fogo” e continuei de onde estava.
Gostei bastante da premissa e da história, embora algumas repetições e algumas passagens extensas atrasaram o ritmo de leitura, o que me condicionou a experiência. Ainda assim, reconheço todo o potencial deste universo e estou bastante curioso e ansioso pelos próximos volumes! 🔥
November 10, 2026
Nascido do Fogo apresenta uma premissa bastante interessante, que desde cedo despertou a minha curiosidade.
Gostei da história e, em particular, da utilização do Porto como cenário, sendo sempre especial encontrar locais que conheço tão bem integrados numa narrativa.
No entanto, senti que o ritmo mais lento da parte inicial acabou por prejudicar um pouco a minha experiência de leitura. Pessoalmente, foi um dos fatores que me impediu de ficar verdadeiramente agarrado à história desde o início.
No geral, considero que é um bom livro, com uma premissa interessante e potencial.
Agradeço ao Carlos a oportunidade de conhecer esta história através da disponibilização do ARC.
Gostei da história e, em particular, da utilização do Porto como cenário, sendo sempre especial encontrar locais que conheço tão bem integrados numa narrativa.
No entanto, senti que o ritmo mais lento da parte inicial acabou por prejudicar um pouco a minha experiência de leitura. Pessoalmente, foi um dos fatores que me impediu de ficar verdadeiramente agarrado à história desde o início.
No geral, considero que é um bom livro, com uma premissa interessante e potencial.
Agradeço ao Carlos a oportunidade de conhecer esta história através da disponibilização do ARC.
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