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Dragon Lord Chronicles #1
Year of the Dragon Lord
Several times throughout history, dragons have dwindled in numbers and retreated from interacting with humanity. Within a few generations we relegate stories of the mighty beasts to myth and cease thinking about them. But dragons eventually return with a vengeance. And vengeance is a defining thought for Gerald, a teenage orphan in Scotland in 1511 A.D. as he heads off to Cair Parn, the local castle, to finish transitioning to adulthood. Much of his time there involves learning to fight both men and dragons. Gerald relishes the latter, believing he lost loved ones to draconic pride and arrogance.
On his quest to become the greatest dragon lord of all time by killing every dragon on the planet, Gerald has to grapple with the possibility that dragons-- like humans-- are not all evil. But he knows for a fact that some are, and one in particular needs to die.
When they finally meet, Gerald has to face some facts. Argyll is huge, vicious, at least as smart as Gerald, and possibly deranged.
And that's the simple part of Gerald's life.
Young adult fantasy. Historical fiction with dragons.
On his quest to become the greatest dragon lord of all time by killing every dragon on the planet, Gerald has to grapple with the possibility that dragons-- like humans-- are not all evil. But he knows for a fact that some are, and one in particular needs to die.
When they finally meet, Gerald has to face some facts. Argyll is huge, vicious, at least as smart as Gerald, and possibly deranged.
And that's the simple part of Gerald's life.
Young adult fantasy. Historical fiction with dragons.
342 pages, Paperback
Published December 13, 2015
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About the author
Miles O'Neal
9 books9 followersAuthor. Storyteller. Dragon lord.
Miles O'Neal lives on the edge of the hill country near Round Rock, TX with his wife, dragons, and whatever crawls out of his imagination. Often in trouble as a child for daydreaming when adults thought he should be doing something else, Miles has spent a great deal of his life on planets and timelines he hasn't yet managed to physically touch. These places are home as much as anywhere else is.
Having survived bullies through his school career, a tornado ripping the house apart around him, and golfball-sized hail on a motorcycle in 80MPH traffic, he doesn't find dragons, villains, or barbarians that intimidating.
Miles has been everywhere he's written about so far, other than inside an active volcano. He hopes to remedy that some day.
"My goal is to live to be at least 120 years old. If I write two or three books every year for the rest of my life, I'll still have ideas waiting to be written when I'm gone. But I'll have surpassed Bilbo." -Miles
Miles O'Neal lives on the edge of the hill country near Round Rock, TX with his wife, dragons, and whatever crawls out of his imagination. Often in trouble as a child for daydreaming when adults thought he should be doing something else, Miles has spent a great deal of his life on planets and timelines he hasn't yet managed to physically touch. These places are home as much as anywhere else is.
Having survived bullies through his school career, a tornado ripping the house apart around him, and golfball-sized hail on a motorcycle in 80MPH traffic, he doesn't find dragons, villains, or barbarians that intimidating.
Miles has been everywhere he's written about so far, other than inside an active volcano. He hopes to remedy that some day.
"My goal is to live to be at least 120 years old. If I write two or three books every year for the rest of my life, I'll still have ideas waiting to be written when I'm gone. But I'll have surpassed Bilbo." -Miles
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April 3, 2016
One of the most engrossing fantasy stories I've ever read. Told in very realistic fashion so that I almost believed it could be the hero's account of his life. I loved reading this book and am preparing to re-read it so I can get a better grasp of how the parts all weave together. Highly recommend!
September 20, 2018
I’ve already read the first three books in this series and I can’t wait for the next one. I really enjoy watching the characters mature and change throughout the books. There are many lessons to be uncovered in these captivating stories of dragons and men. The story lines are gripping and you won’t want to stop reading. At the same time, if you seek something deeper from the books, you may find yourself reflecting on a wide variety of topics, such as what makes a family, or the relationship between different religious groups, spiritual practices and politics, or even the nature of reality (this shows up more in book three, but you should read them in order to really appreciate it). In the first book, I enjoy how the attitudes of people towards dragons mirrors attitudes that we all have towards things that are either unfamiliar, or that we have had bad experiences with. There are a lot of great things to reflect on in these books for both young adults and adults. You can enjoy these books simply as a fascinating story or as a door to explore any number of existential ideas. I also appreciate the way that real history and geography are used in the stories. This is a great book for young adults, adults, fantasy lovers, and deep thinkers.
July 27, 2018
I have the attention span of a gnat and find reading difficult in the best circumstances. I tend to read through pages skipping to juicy bits and blah-blah-blaming my way through the drivel. That was not the case for 80% of this book. I was riveted and hooked wanting to read each line carefully. For me personally the last chapters required dedication, as I was ready for the story to be done before the author was. I consider the author a friend, and believe he has the talent to be the next JK Rowlings or CS Lewis but he will have to change to initials instead of using his first name. Well done, Miles! Sorry my attention span is so short!
December 15, 2022
Very interesting addition to the fantasy realm. Author Miles O’Neal has created a cast of characters that I am interested in following. An easy reading book with dragons, can’t go wrong.
June 4, 2016
One of the best fantasy books I've read in a while. The best part is that I almost thought I was reading historical fiction, it was so well written that I could totally see this actually happening. I find myself reluctant to say the names of the dragons aloud. The author definitely has a unique voice and a great story that leaves me wanting more. I can't wait for the sequel.
May 16, 2018
A really good read!
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