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The Dragon Guard #5
Monsters in the Dark
It's gonna take more than a little betrayal to keep Ten from fighting for those that need help the most.
Ten has faced the greatest betrayal imaginable but has somehow survived. Trapped in the darkness she soon learns that not everything in the dark is out to get her. Also, it becomes abundantly clear that not all monsters live in the dark. Can Ten recover and reclaim her place in the Dragon Guard. Does she even want to?
Ten has faced the greatest betrayal imaginable but has somehow survived. Trapped in the darkness she soon learns that not everything in the dark is out to get her. Also, it becomes abundantly clear that not all monsters live in the dark. Can Ten recover and reclaim her place in the Dragon Guard. Does she even want to?
193 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 27, 2022
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Jada Fisher
98 books162 followersJada Fisher is the pen name used by Dave and Shannon VanBergen for co-authored fantasy projects. By working with multiple other talented authors, it allows them to share a wide variety of stories.
Dave publishes science fiction and fantasy stories under his real, full name, David J. VanBergen Jr..
Shannon is a USA Today Bestselling Author who publishes cozy mysteries under her real name, Shannon VanBergen.
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Dave publishes science fiction and fantasy stories under his real, full name, David J. VanBergen Jr..
Shannon is a USA Today Bestselling Author who publishes cozy mysteries under her real name, Shannon VanBergen.
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December 12, 2022
Monsters in the Dark
Ten lives a life in the a Dark, coming back from the dead. Book 5 is about the life and death struggle Ten goes through. Before returning to Epoch Sol Ten recovered while lining with the people of the dark. An exciting book to say the least! I'm on to the next book.
Ten lives a life in the a Dark, coming back from the dead. Book 5 is about the life and death struggle Ten goes through. Before returning to Epoch Sol Ten recovered while lining with the people of the dark. An exciting book to say the least! I'm on to the next book.
July 8, 2025
WILD and crazy
Tennegan (also called Ten) gets to experience it all this year as a young Dragon rider. Mentored by the best dragon Rider in Misdreous, befriending Mina, the Maiden of Lux (very much like the Oracle) and struggling to understanding Mina’s losses when she is taken from her home village to be the maiden - and then facing her own deep personal losses, she has a lot to process.
Ten and Luxion her dragon are also sent on missions that shape who they become as part of their growth with shocking results. This novel has it all, fighting, friendships, love, loss, betrayal, greed, generosity - it is one WILD and truly crazy ride and a rollicking good read and an absolutely worthwhile book.
Tennegan (also called Ten) gets to experience it all this year as a young Dragon rider. Mentored by the best dragon Rider in Misdreous, befriending Mina, the Maiden of Lux (very much like the Oracle) and struggling to understanding Mina’s losses when she is taken from her home village to be the maiden - and then facing her own deep personal losses, she has a lot to process.
Ten and Luxion her dragon are also sent on missions that shape who they become as part of their growth with shocking results. This novel has it all, fighting, friendships, love, loss, betrayal, greed, generosity - it is one WILD and truly crazy ride and a rollicking good read and an absolutely worthwhile book.
September 27, 2022
better than the previous book
This is better than the previous book and I do want to know the what happens next to this interesting story, but the books feel short to me and more plot lines need to be advanced in a better way.
I felt like this was only half a book especially since the previous book was so dark. It took this entire book to heal a fraction of what happened in the last book.
Anyways I want to see some true progress being made in the next book.
This is better than the previous book and I do want to know the what happens next to this interesting story, but the books feel short to me and more plot lines need to be advanced in a better way.
I felt like this was only half a book especially since the previous book was so dark. It took this entire book to heal a fraction of what happened in the last book.
Anyways I want to see some true progress being made in the next book.
September 30, 2022
Couldn't Put This Book Down
Love dragons and a female heroin? This is the series for you. Well developed characters in an unusual yet believable world. Story of triumph and determination, the human condition of greed, politics, consumed resources and a subservient class vs a conscious world of caring, even in darkness. A unexpected union of dragon and a former servant girl. Can't wait for book 6!
Love dragons and a female heroin? This is the series for you. Well developed characters in an unusual yet believable world. Story of triumph and determination, the human condition of greed, politics, consumed resources and a subservient class vs a conscious world of caring, even in darkness. A unexpected union of dragon and a former servant girl. Can't wait for book 6!
March 9, 2024
Hello Holly HoHoBells! What An Amazing Edition!
Frankly, this series keeps getting better with each book. Action and twists, love, loss, plus oh so many characters of depth! (Ha ha, you’ll get the depth humor after you’ve read this novel… only after the 4 books preceding it…)
The creatures, the cultures, the conflicts…. All part of a perfect epic stew recipe that is the tale of Ten and Luxion. Read them! ENJOY!
Woo hoo! On to book 6, hurry hurry hurry…
Frankly, this series keeps getting better with each book. Action and twists, love, loss, plus oh so many characters of depth! (Ha ha, you’ll get the depth humor after you’ve read this novel… only after the 4 books preceding it…)
The creatures, the cultures, the conflicts…. All part of a perfect epic stew recipe that is the tale of Ten and Luxion. Read them! ENJOY!
Woo hoo! On to book 6, hurry hurry hurry…
March 27, 2023
Book 5
Book 5 has the same problems as the other, but at this point I'm committed and must continue. The MC has dreams of the maiden and feels she must go back and help her with something. She has been gone about a year and everyone else thinks she is dead, but the maiden. She must save a servants life and goes back to the city.
Book 5 has the same problems as the other, but at this point I'm committed and must continue. The MC has dreams of the maiden and feels she must go back and help her with something. She has been gone about a year and everyone else thinks she is dead, but the maiden. She must save a servants life and goes back to the city.
October 4, 2024
Ten finds out many things about the people of the dark.
The most important thing was so wonderful she had a hard time grappling with it: The people of the dark were not at the monsters the dragon riders made them out to be.
They lived underground where it was safe.
They repaid her efforts to save their lives by saving hers.
A good read.
The most important thing was so wonderful she had a hard time grappling with it: The people of the dark were not at the monsters the dragon riders made them out to be.
They lived underground where it was safe.
They repaid her efforts to save their lives by saving hers.
A good read.
September 27, 2022
another great cliff hanger
Very enjoyable. Slower paced than previous books, more forced on Ten’s changes during her 1.5 years in dark realm. I’d love another chapter, but it’s fun to have a cliffhanger.
Very enjoyable. Slower paced than previous books, more forced on Ten’s changes during her 1.5 years in dark realm. I’d love another chapter, but it’s fun to have a cliffhanger.
September 28, 2022
Amazing
I've devoured this in just over half a day and I loved it!! I really enjoyed learning about the Aeotarai and their way of life. I am saddened that she didn't get to stay longer and I'm anxious to see what will happen in the next book. Cannot wait for it.
I've devoured this in just over half a day and I loved it!! I really enjoyed learning about the Aeotarai and their way of life. I am saddened that she didn't get to stay longer and I'm anxious to see what will happen in the next book. Cannot wait for it.
November 22, 2022
Read the whole series in a day
I need more. Like I know the next book will be out in a week or two but I'm absolutely obsessed. I have very many feelings and to leave me waiting hurts my soul lol
I need more. Like I know the next book will be out in a week or two but I'm absolutely obsessed. I have very many feelings and to leave me waiting hurts my soul lol
November 27, 2022
can’t wait for the next
I’m loving this series. It took a while to get into but each book brings an added layer. Not to mention the cliffhangers!! Thanks Jada, I think.
The next releases in only a few days and I can’t wait!!
I’m loving this series. It took a while to get into but each book brings an added layer. Not to mention the cliffhangers!! Thanks Jada, I think.
The next releases in only a few days and I can’t wait!!
January 3, 2023
Just Amazing! 4.5!
Jada has built up this amazing momentum and I just couldn't put this book down until I finished it! I want to say more but am too anxious to get started on the next book! Enjoy! Huzzah!
Jada has built up this amazing momentum and I just couldn't put this book down until I finished it! I want to say more but am too anxious to get started on the next book! Enjoy! Huzzah!
May 31, 2023
Wait...what just happened?
Talk about twists, turns and upside downs. This is my favorite in the story so far. Ten has finally found some much earned peace only to be pulled back in to the mess and, then there is the ending...right outta left field!
Talk about twists, turns and upside downs. This is my favorite in the story so far. Ten has finally found some much earned peace only to be pulled back in to the mess and, then there is the ending...right outta left field!
August 11, 2023
I mean…. WHAT!!??
This series is an emotional roller coaster. I honestly don’t know Ten can possibly NOT lose her mind. There’s some messed up shenanigans going on. Kudos to the authors on this amazing collaborative work.
This series is an emotional roller coaster. I honestly don’t know Ten can possibly NOT lose her mind. There’s some messed up shenanigans going on. Kudos to the authors on this amazing collaborative work.
September 30, 2023
I’ve fallen for the dark!
I’m really amazed out how good the fifth book in this series was! Ten in the dark for a year was a lot of fun! I wish it could have lasted longer. It reminded me of avatar. Really great work with this series Jada, I am enjoying it!
I’m really amazed out how good the fifth book in this series was! Ten in the dark for a year was a lot of fun! I wish it could have lasted longer. It reminded me of avatar. Really great work with this series Jada, I am enjoying it!
November 1, 2023
Thus series is awesome
I have read this series almost nonstop. The characters are so real and their complexities are unveiled little by little. I never know what is going to happen next. Enjoy this series if you enjoy fantasy and excitement. Love it and will continue reading.
I have read this series almost nonstop. The characters are so real and their complexities are unveiled little by little. I never know what is going to happen next. Enjoy this series if you enjoy fantasy and excitement. Love it and will continue reading.
April 2, 2024
A spellbinding series
This series is very well written and keeps your attention throughout. It is a complex story that is tied together extremely well. I can’t wait to get to the next book in the series.
This series is very well written and keeps your attention throughout. It is a complex story that is tied together extremely well. I can’t wait to get to the next book in the series.
October 1, 2025
So much happened to Ten. She met Kapuna, who nursed her back to the living, Jaime an exile,who helped with her therapy and so many more. Her good bye to Moe made me cry. In my opinion this was the best book so far.
October 2, 2022
I have really enjoyed this story, which isn't over yet. The story is so common, but totally different. So far there are 5 books in this story, can't wait for the next one to come out.
October 13, 2022
Outrageously outstanding
Couldn't put it down. Can not remember a book, or series I enjoyed more. I thought the (horse clans) was good. This I can not wait for the next one.
Couldn't put it down. Can not remember a book, or series I enjoyed more. I thought the (horse clans) was good. This I can not wait for the next one.
October 14, 2022
Loved watching Ten grow and and come into her own. Can't wait for the next book!
October 22, 2022
Fantastic
Omgee this was a fablous book!! I love Ten and enjoyed the new characters in this book of the series! I can't wait to see what happens next!
Omgee this was a fablous book!! I love Ten and enjoyed the new characters in this book of the series! I can't wait to see what happens next!
January 8, 2023
OMG just when you thought it couldn’t get any better
Loved loved loved this book cannot wait to start the next one it just ramps up more and more love the story
Loved loved loved this book cannot wait to start the next one it just ramps up more and more love the story
January 16, 2023
love the twists and turns
I have been enjoying the twists and turns of this series. Nicely done by the Author. I hope the rest of the books keep doing the same thing.
I have been enjoying the twists and turns of this series. Nicely done by the Author. I hope the rest of the books keep doing the same thing.
January 19, 2023
great read!
Love this series & Jada! Fantasy spectacular. As realist as fantasy gets & very descriptive . Highly recommend this series & Jada to faraday buffs!
Love this series & Jada! Fantasy spectacular. As realist as fantasy gets & very descriptive . Highly recommend this series & Jada to faraday buffs!
March 26, 2023
excellent story
Our hero “Ten” continues to grow and mature. Her leadership skills put her in position to bridge relationships between two civilizations.
Our hero “Ten” continues to grow and mature. Her leadership skills put her in position to bridge relationships between two civilizations.
July 22, 2023
I love these books!
As soon as I finish this note I’m starting the next book! Definitely worth taking the time to read it!
As soon as I finish this note I’m starting the next book! Definitely worth taking the time to read it!
September 6, 2023
I love this story
I look forward to reading this book. It is uplifting and makes me happy reading it. Ten is great as are the other heroes and bad guys.
I look forward to reading this book. It is uplifting and makes me happy reading it. Ten is great as are the other heroes and bad guys.
November 4, 2023
love this whole series so far
Great series to read after Fourth Wing. Each book grabs you and tells a great part to an epic story. Loving this!
Great series to read after Fourth Wing. Each book grabs you and tells a great part to an epic story. Loving this!
April 30, 2024
Better and better
Well hot damn these reads just keep improving, and the cliff hanger endings “chef’s kiss”. Do yourself a favor and binge from the beginning.
Well hot damn these reads just keep improving, and the cliff hanger endings “chef’s kiss”. Do yourself a favor and binge from the beginning.
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