The Dragon Thief

Sorcery and Sin #1

by Justin DePaoli

Sorcery is a sin that has been purged. But now sin is the world's only hope.

Lavery Opsillian would trade anything, even his ghostly friends in the city tombs who comfort him, to have his father back. Instead, he must face reality as Valios' new king.

But his kingship is short-lived. Seized by cutthroats and held for ransom, Lavery learns he possesses a gift he soon deems a curse, but one that may well douse the flames threatening to engulf his world.

Sorcery has returned, and dragons are coming.

Genres: Fantasy, Dragons, Magic

426 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 3, 2017

About the author

Justin DePaoli called Pittsburgh home for twenty-one years, but now lives in Kentucky with his fiancee, stilt-legged German shepherd, two cats, and a company of fish.

Beginning his career as a freelance writer, he now writes fiction full-time.

When he's not writing, he enjoys playing guitar (quite horribly), running, lifting, playing video games, and spending time with his fiancee and menagerie of pets.

Reviews

[H. T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did like this book but it took me forever to read it. The plot was good, the writing was good, but there was something about it that couldn't entirely keep my attention. It felt like I trudged through it (I read it on and off for 6 months!). The action didn't pick up until about the last quarter of the book. Somethings felt disjointed, like story lines started and were abandoned for something else. I still don't understand what the Seal was or what the Keepers job was. Gynoth started out being an awesome character.. the introduction when he arose from the dead as a powerful necromancer.. the scene in the dark woods with the witches eye.. but then... he suddenly becomes "Laythe" and is one of the good guys? Despite some of the confusing elements, it wasn't a terrible book. With that said, I won't be reading the next in the series.

[Aqeela · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book had the potential of being a super hit international bestseller cause it has good elements and even the characters are good but it felt more like a rough copy than a fully finish book. i wish the writer had given it time and not just kinda "gotten over with". i still enjoyed it but like i said it was rough on the edges. i am sure we are gonna see some great books in future from Justin DePaoli cause this writer does have some fantastic ideas.

[Jimothy McTavish · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fucking great read!! Light, but not fluffy; paced perfectly, brilliant characters. About half way though, I became sad as I realised that at some point, I'll be finished this book, and at some later point I'll be finished the series.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting story

I liked the story line but would have like a little more description of the scene. I felt like I couldn't see it.

[Anthony Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable read.

Great story.

well put together scenario and 'worldview' - looking forward to the next in the series. June better hurry coming !

[Shayna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good yet aggravating

Hard to put down but oooohhh did it get me riled! I would certainly love to read more about Gynoth, that's for sure. Bastard.

[Jeffrey Scott Stokes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intriguing story line - definitely a good read

Very good read. Nice plot twists that were rather unexpected - I hate books that are predictable. Looking forward to book 2.

[L. J. · Rating 2 out of 5]

My previous review of this book (series) was merely a rehash of a younger me’s handwritten review; I used to write my reviews in a notebook and I typed the old review here, out of laziness.

Admittedly, while I remain uninterested in the story and its characters, the writing itself impressed me; the book is well-written. I can’t say if there’s a coherent plot/story, as I simply started skimming, but the way it's written is good.

[Chad Jansma · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great fantasy journey!!!

Deception, sorcery, witches, wraithes and of course dragons on this fast paced journey of destruction. How could you not love that?