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Age of the Sorcerers #7
Shield of Dragons
“Has all the ingredients for an instant plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring) “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.” --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) From #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 1,300 five star reviews) comes a startlingly new fantasy series. SHIELD OF DRAGONS is book #7 in bestselling author Morgan Rice’s new epic fantasy series, Age of the Sorcerers, which begins with book #1 (THRONE OF DRAGONS), a #1 bestseller with dozens of five-star reviews—and a free download! In SHIELD OF DRAGONS (Age of the Sorcerers—Book Seven), Lenore must try to restore a fractured kingdom. Hidden enemies surround her, all vying for power, while a mysterious new adversary rises in the South, requiring Erin to be dispatched on a fateful mission to stop it. All the while, Nerra and her dragons thirst for vengeance, while Lenore longs to be reunited with Devin—but a tragic twist may shatter all of their plans. AGE OF THE SORCERERS weaves an epic sage of love, of passion, of sibling rivalry; of rogues and hidden treasure; of monks and warriors; of honor and glory, and of betrayal, fate and destiny. It is a tale you will not put down until the early hours, one that will transport you to another world and have you fall in in love with characters you will never forget. It appeals to all ages and genders. Book #8--DREAM OF DRAGONS--is also available! “A spirited fantasy ….Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series.” --Midwest Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) “Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.” --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes)
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 24, 2020
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Morgan Rice
619 books3,401 followersMorgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING, comprising seventeen books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising twelve books; of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising three books; of the epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising six books; of the epic fantasy series OF CROWNS AND GLORY, comprising 8 books; of the new epic fantasy series A THRONE FOR SISTERS, comprising eight books (and counting); and of the new science fiction series THE INVASION CHRONICLES. Morgan’s books are available in audio and print editions, and translations are available in over 25 languages.
TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!
Morgan loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.morganricebooks.com to join the email list, receive a free book, receive free giveaways, download the free app, get the latest exclusive news, connect on Facebook and Twitter, and stay in touch!
TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!
Morgan loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.morganricebooks.com to join the email list, receive a free book, receive free giveaways, download the free app, get the latest exclusive news, connect on Facebook and Twitter, and stay in touch!
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April 24, 2022
By the time I got to this book I was ready to end the series. I truly think this has been the weakest book thus far, probably setting up for the next in the series but nothing too engaging was happening here. As someone with a degree in psychology the change in Vars is hard to believe. I don't fully understand why they killed Greave. I can understand some of the change in Erin but its feels like not enough time has passed for her too have changed so much either. It feels weird that odd dies but she doesn't, he was clearly the better wartior, so how did she get the killing blow? Anders just seem angry and traitorous for no reason. Almost like Vars except with more confidence. I keep hoping Rodry somehow survived and will show up, but I think its time I gave that dream up. The theif going to Lenores ball didn't seem real either. If anything it seems like he will flaunt his wealth to those he knows as opposed to going to a ball where as a princess and him acting as nobility she surely would have heard of him before.
Since Devin is a sorcerer and not just a poor hand wouldn't that qualify for those two to be married? I don't understand the issue since he is studying under Master grey and his family lineage is truly unknown maybe he does come from nobility. Either way he is not just an average poor citizen. Not sure I will read the next book for a while I feel like this story is ongoing and I need a break so I can re-engage. I really liked that the plot moved fast the first couple of books but now it feels like the same things are happening over and over again.
Since Devin is a sorcerer and not just a poor hand wouldn't that qualify for those two to be married? I don't understand the issue since he is studying under Master grey and his family lineage is truly unknown maybe he does come from nobility. Either way he is not just an average poor citizen. Not sure I will read the next book for a while I feel like this story is ongoing and I need a break so I can re-engage. I really liked that the plot moved fast the first couple of books but now it feels like the same things are happening over and over again.
August 3, 2021
Must have for your fantasy bookshelf
I have fallen in love with this story since book one, and Shield of Dragons book seven in the Age of Sorcerers series did not disappoint. Author Morgan Rice masterfully navigates the Northern Kingdom, Southern Kingdom, and lands beyond with plot twists I must give 5 stars. Throughout the first six books in the series, she was able to kill off characters I loved and hated, and still keep the heartbeat of the story steadfast, pulling me along with each beat through all of book 7.
In Shield of Dragons, Royalsport is back under the control of Queen Lenore and she and Devin have reconnected. Prince Vars is exiled, Greave finds his way back to life in Royalsport as a changed man willing to take risks, and Erin has become Lenore’s bodyguard until she is sent off to the Southern Kingdom on a dangerous mission. Princess Nerra is pulled back into the story, but she is no longer the sweet, kind princess shunned by people because of the scale sickness. The sickness has transformed her into something new. The dragons tell her that she is perfected. But, without providing big spoilers, let me say, the “Perfect” is scary, like a Jekyll and Hyde type personality. Rice offers glimpses that the real Nerra may still be present within the creature she has become and provides breadcrumbs of hope that she may break free but there are no guarantees as to what will happen next.
At the heart of the story is the magical amulet found in book six of the series. In Shield of Dragons, we see it at work. The one who wields it can control a dragon. But having possession of this talisman kills most people by sucking the life out of them. Throughout Shield of Dragons, it changes hands, and as book seven concludes, I’d say it’s in the wrong hands.
I have grown used to the fact that Rice’s books in this series are more episodic. I still don’t love that approach to book writing, but with that said, the story is captivating enough for me to continue on to the last book in the series. If you are a fantasy reader who enjoys medieval-type settings filled with wizards, dragons, royals, nobles and peasant folk, and unrequited love then this book is for you. I’m ready for the final book in this series, Dream of Dragons (Age of the Sorcerers—Book Eight).
I have fallen in love with this story since book one, and Shield of Dragons book seven in the Age of Sorcerers series did not disappoint. Author Morgan Rice masterfully navigates the Northern Kingdom, Southern Kingdom, and lands beyond with plot twists I must give 5 stars. Throughout the first six books in the series, she was able to kill off characters I loved and hated, and still keep the heartbeat of the story steadfast, pulling me along with each beat through all of book 7.
In Shield of Dragons, Royalsport is back under the control of Queen Lenore and she and Devin have reconnected. Prince Vars is exiled, Greave finds his way back to life in Royalsport as a changed man willing to take risks, and Erin has become Lenore’s bodyguard until she is sent off to the Southern Kingdom on a dangerous mission. Princess Nerra is pulled back into the story, but she is no longer the sweet, kind princess shunned by people because of the scale sickness. The sickness has transformed her into something new. The dragons tell her that she is perfected. But, without providing big spoilers, let me say, the “Perfect” is scary, like a Jekyll and Hyde type personality. Rice offers glimpses that the real Nerra may still be present within the creature she has become and provides breadcrumbs of hope that she may break free but there are no guarantees as to what will happen next.
At the heart of the story is the magical amulet found in book six of the series. In Shield of Dragons, we see it at work. The one who wields it can control a dragon. But having possession of this talisman kills most people by sucking the life out of them. Throughout Shield of Dragons, it changes hands, and as book seven concludes, I’d say it’s in the wrong hands.
I have grown used to the fact that Rice’s books in this series are more episodic. I still don’t love that approach to book writing, but with that said, the story is captivating enough for me to continue on to the last book in the series. If you are a fantasy reader who enjoys medieval-type settings filled with wizards, dragons, royals, nobles and peasant folk, and unrequited love then this book is for you. I’m ready for the final book in this series, Dream of Dragons (Age of the Sorcerers—Book Eight).
August 3, 2021
I have fallen in love with this story since book one, and Shield of Dragons, book seven in the Age of Sorcerers series, did not disappoint. Author Morgan Rice masterfully navigates the Northern Kingdom, Southern Kingdom, and beyond with plot twists, which I give five stars. Throughout the first six books in the series, she was able to kill off characters I loved and some I hated. At times, such events kill my enthusiasm for a story. But in this case, Rice keeps the heartbeat of the story steady and pulls me along with each beat.
In Shield of Dragons, Royalsport is back under the control of Queen Lenore, and she and Devin have reconnected. Lenore exiles Prince Vars, while his brother Greave returns to life in Royalsport as a changed man willing to take risks. Princess Erin becomes Lenore's bodyguard until she travels to the Southern Kingdom on a dangerous mission. Princess Nerra is pulled back into the story, but she is no longer the sweet, kind princess shunned by people because of the scale sickness. The sickness transformed her into something new. The dragons call her "perfected." But, without providing big spoilers, let me say, the "Perfect" is scary, like a Jekyll and Hyde type personality. Rice offers glimpses that the real Nerra may still be present within the creature she has become and provides breadcrumbs of hope that she may break free.
At the heart of the story is the magical amulet found in book six of the series. In Shield of Dragons, we see it at work. The one who wields it can control a dragon. But having possession of this talisman kills most people by sucking the life out of them. Throughout Shield of Dragons, it changes hands, and as book seven concludes, in my opinion, it is in the wrong hands.
I have grown used to the fact that Rice's books in this series are episodic. I still don’t love that approach to book writing, but with that said, the story is captivating enough to continue on to the last book in the series. If you are a fantasy reader who enjoys medieval-type settings filled with wizards, dragons, royals, nobles and peasant folk, and unrequited love, then this book is for you. I’m ready for the final book in this series, Dream of Dragons (Age of the Sorcerers—Book Eight).
In Shield of Dragons, Royalsport is back under the control of Queen Lenore, and she and Devin have reconnected. Lenore exiles Prince Vars, while his brother Greave returns to life in Royalsport as a changed man willing to take risks. Princess Erin becomes Lenore's bodyguard until she travels to the Southern Kingdom on a dangerous mission. Princess Nerra is pulled back into the story, but she is no longer the sweet, kind princess shunned by people because of the scale sickness. The sickness transformed her into something new. The dragons call her "perfected." But, without providing big spoilers, let me say, the "Perfect" is scary, like a Jekyll and Hyde type personality. Rice offers glimpses that the real Nerra may still be present within the creature she has become and provides breadcrumbs of hope that she may break free.
At the heart of the story is the magical amulet found in book six of the series. In Shield of Dragons, we see it at work. The one who wields it can control a dragon. But having possession of this talisman kills most people by sucking the life out of them. Throughout Shield of Dragons, it changes hands, and as book seven concludes, in my opinion, it is in the wrong hands.
I have grown used to the fact that Rice's books in this series are episodic. I still don’t love that approach to book writing, but with that said, the story is captivating enough to continue on to the last book in the series. If you are a fantasy reader who enjoys medieval-type settings filled with wizards, dragons, royals, nobles and peasant folk, and unrequited love, then this book is for you. I’m ready for the final book in this series, Dream of Dragons (Age of the Sorcerers—Book Eight).
January 22, 2022
Another volume in the Age of the Sorcerers series packs quite a punch. In the wake of war, the remaining siblings continue to struggle to find ways to unite the kingdom and protect those they love. Sadly, these attempts don't always prove successful. More of the world comes to light as characters find themselves seeking out ways to ensure the safety of loved ones and their kingdom. It is hard to say more without creating spoilers.
December 8, 2020
Wow!!
It will be a long wait for the finale! Shield of Dragon again captures the imagination. I enjoy this series as it provides total escapism from the pandemic and housebound. The characters have gotten in to my mind and I was so satisfied when Lenore finally was able to do what needed to be done. A magic moment. Many surprises, it was like wow!
It will be a long wait for the finale! Shield of Dragon again captures the imagination. I enjoy this series as it provides total escapism from the pandemic and housebound. The characters have gotten in to my mind and I was so satisfied when Lenore finally was able to do what needed to be done. A magic moment. Many surprises, it was like wow!
February 9, 2023
Very exciting read!
This book is a great read! Full of drama, full of revenge and fighting, full of action. Battles here there and everywhere, brilliant dialogue and characters who get right under your skin.
What more could you want from a fantasy story! Definitely worth a read!
This book is a great read! Full of drama, full of revenge and fighting, full of action. Battles here there and everywhere, brilliant dialogue and characters who get right under your skin.
What more could you want from a fantasy story! Definitely worth a read!
December 19, 2020
Shield of Dragons
I have just finished books 1-7. The stories are riveting. Found it hard to put each book down. Each book leaves you eager for next one. Have just pre ordered book eight. Thoughly enjoyed reading them. Thank you.
I have just finished books 1-7. The stories are riveting. Found it hard to put each book down. Each book leaves you eager for next one. Have just pre ordered book eight. Thoughly enjoyed reading them. Thank you.
January 20, 2021
Dragons and magic
The combination of dragons magic and political intricate maneuvers keep the plot lively and the story enjoyable. The decision of each character influenced the actions of other characters in the book. Totally enjoyable
The combination of dragons magic and political intricate maneuvers keep the plot lively and the story enjoyable. The decision of each character influenced the actions of other characters in the book. Totally enjoyable
December 26, 2020
Page Turner
I love the story line, the characters, the direction it is taking. I can’t wait to start book eight! Highly recommend
I love the story line, the characters, the direction it is taking. I can’t wait to start book eight! Highly recommend
March 28, 2021
Great read
Good reading. You get drawn into the story. Thank you Morgan Rice for this series. I have throughly enjoyed it.
Good reading. You get drawn into the story. Thank you Morgan Rice for this series. I have throughly enjoyed it.
July 24, 2024
I love Morgan Rice! Absolutely my favorite author! Always exciting!
February 1, 2025
Was going to give it less stars, but I really liked the way the Queen resolved her issue, so it's back up to 4. I am enjoying this series, but so glad there's only one more
book to go.
book to go.
April 15, 2025
3.5. It’s dragging on too much and I’m not a fan of the additional side characters that have come out of nowhere.
November 19, 2025
Shield of Dragons amps up the excitement with Lenore battling hidden enemies while yearning for Devin. This installment serves thrilling plot twists and emotional depth, especially with Erin's mission and Nerra's thirst for vengeance. The writing pulls you in, blending action and heart seamlessly.
If you're after a gripping fantasy that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this one is a must-read. Get ready for an unforgettable ride!
If you're after a gripping fantasy that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this one is a must-read. Get ready for an unforgettable ride!
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