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Apprentice to Master #4
Wizard's Hatchling
The age of Dragons has returned...
Kedrik was just another promising student at the wizard's school in Amedon. He thought saving the last dragon egg was the right thing to do. Little did he know he was going to be stuck raising the troublesome hatchling.
Expelled from the school for losing control of their magic and run out of every town they entered, Kedrik and his dragon, Sul'ing must learn to control their wild magic, but the threat to the dragon realm has them chasing their tails.
An action-packed story of magic and betrayal, spinning off from the Master to Apprentice Trilogy for one last epic adventure.
Kedrik was just another promising student at the wizard's school in Amedon. He thought saving the last dragon egg was the right thing to do. Little did he know he was going to be stuck raising the troublesome hatchling.
Expelled from the school for losing control of their magic and run out of every town they entered, Kedrik and his dragon, Sul'ing must learn to control their wild magic, but the threat to the dragon realm has them chasing their tails.
An action-packed story of magic and betrayal, spinning off from the Master to Apprentice Trilogy for one last epic adventure.
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 20, 2014
About the author
James A. Eggebeen
11 books104 followersJames Eggebeen is a serial masochist repeatedly taking high tech companies through the growing pains of converting from a garage shop into a sustainable and profitable mature business.
He learned the value of hard work by being raised on a farm in Wisconsin where he learned auto mechanics from his saintly grandfather who patiently tolerated him and his siblings always under foot. His most frequent comment growing up was "Why did you people settle here when there are much warmer places to live?"
He confounded his teachers and most grown ups at a young age writing incredibly powerful algorithms for phenomenally underpowered computers at the dawn of the computer age. This is a skill he has employed throughout his professional career and still take great pride in (the confounding part mostly).
At 17 years of age he made a deal with the US Navy "Teach me about airplanes and computers. Take me anywhere it doesn't snow and I'm all yours." They kept the bargain and started him on a world traveling adventure that has continued far beyond his six-year enlistment.
He continued his world traveling adventures as a businessman frequently logging one fourth of his time out of he country. He feels as comfortable abroad as he does at home and has developed an appreciation for a wide range of cultures and cuisines.
He settled in Southern California after his service was complete and studied Engineering, Business and Finance at night while working at a series of start-up firms by day. He claims that growing up on the farm and the Navy have ruined his ability to sleep late and habitually gets up well before the sane portion of population starts their day.
He learned the value of hard work by being raised on a farm in Wisconsin where he learned auto mechanics from his saintly grandfather who patiently tolerated him and his siblings always under foot. His most frequent comment growing up was "Why did you people settle here when there are much warmer places to live?"
He confounded his teachers and most grown ups at a young age writing incredibly powerful algorithms for phenomenally underpowered computers at the dawn of the computer age. This is a skill he has employed throughout his professional career and still take great pride in (the confounding part mostly).
At 17 years of age he made a deal with the US Navy "Teach me about airplanes and computers. Take me anywhere it doesn't snow and I'm all yours." They kept the bargain and started him on a world traveling adventure that has continued far beyond his six-year enlistment.
He continued his world traveling adventures as a businessman frequently logging one fourth of his time out of he country. He feels as comfortable abroad as he does at home and has developed an appreciation for a wide range of cultures and cuisines.
He settled in Southern California after his service was complete and studied Engineering, Business and Finance at night while working at a series of start-up firms by day. He claims that growing up on the farm and the Navy have ruined his ability to sleep late and habitually gets up well before the sane portion of population starts their day.
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August 30, 2021
Didn't know if I would like it or not pleasantly surprised it was really a good book
The proceeding books were all wonderful all centered around the same character set and when I hit the end of it it felt like the closing of a door so when I opened the cover of this book I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it or not. Even if you have not read the other books this book has enough story to stand on its own it was well written a well-versed story and a lot of fun some good classic fantasy with some different takes and plot twists that were unexpected really glad I read this
The proceeding books were all wonderful all centered around the same character set and when I hit the end of it it felt like the closing of a door so when I opened the cover of this book I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it or not. Even if you have not read the other books this book has enough story to stand on its own it was well written a well-versed story and a lot of fun some good classic fantasy with some different takes and plot twists that were unexpected really glad I read this
June 22, 2020
A wonderful ending to this series
As Kedrick and his dragon fight alchemists, wizards and many other hazards, even time itself, to try and save the world from sinister foes. A fast moving, enthralling adventure from start to finish!
As Kedrick and his dragon fight alchemists, wizards and many other hazards, even time itself, to try and save the world from sinister foes. A fast moving, enthralling adventure from start to finish!
December 18, 2020
A wonderful story
I enjoyed all 4 of these books and can't wait for the next one! The characters were so well thought out and this is such a different take on dragons and wizards. Well worth reading!
I enjoyed all 4 of these books and can't wait for the next one! The characters were so well thought out and this is such a different take on dragons and wizards. Well worth reading!
January 11, 2021
A wonderfully told tale of wizards and dragons
I like the way the author portrayed and developed the personalities as the characters grew into their powers. I liked the ending when all was lost, but was it reality?
I like the way the author portrayed and developed the personalities as the characters grew into their powers. I liked the ending when all was lost, but was it reality?
February 23, 2021
Wizard's Hatchling was a great, fun read!
Wizards Hatchling was a wonderful step into the next adventure. If you've read the first three books, you must read this one. Perfect wrap of the story with all hope for future.
Wizards Hatchling was a wonderful step into the next adventure. If you've read the first three books, you must read this one. Perfect wrap of the story with all hope for future.
March 10, 2022
Spellbjnding
As soon as I started reading this couldn't put it down. I really enjoyed the twists and turns all the characters go through and I really enjoyed the novel. Hope there will be a sequel in the near future.
As soon as I started reading this couldn't put it down. I really enjoyed the twists and turns all the characters go through and I really enjoyed the novel. Hope there will be a sequel in the near future.
December 22, 2020
Decent enough book to follow the trilogy, yet it was slow going and almost predictable. Would not recommend to read to anyone else out there. Sorry.
January 11, 2021
Not to a-void
If this book is to be believed, Stephen Hawkins may yet return by magic. Most enjoyable reading.Here’s to integrating magic and science.
If this book is to be believed, Stephen Hawkins may yet return by magic. Most enjoyable reading.Here’s to integrating magic and science.
May 11, 2022
The weakest book of the series by far. I get that the author was trying to the up loose ends but that left the book a bit disjointed for me.I would still recommend the series, though.
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