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Binding of the Blade #4
Father of Dragons
Malek has raised an army and is ready to unleash his forces against the population of Kirthanin. While desperate missions are undertaken to secure the safety of the Continent, Malek has one final score to settle. A boy with unusual powers now wields the staff of the great prophet Valzaan. The to find the boy and destroy him. Meanwhile Aljeron embarks on a to find the Father of Dragons. Finding the boy will seal Malek's victory, and finding the legendary dragon is the only hope for Kirthanin.
"You're about to enter the gyre of the Father of Dragons. You're about to set foot where no man has gone before, and I suggest that you not do so lightly. Sulmandir, if he is alive, could kill all of us in an instant. Where we are going, even I have not gone before. Keep quiet, and keep close."
"You're about to enter the gyre of the Father of Dragons. You're about to set foot where no man has gone before, and I suggest that you not do so lightly. Sulmandir, if he is alive, could kill all of us in an instant. Where we are going, even I have not gone before. Keep quiet, and keep close."
496 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2007
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L.B. Graham
11 books90 followersL. B. Graham (BA Literature, Wheaton College; MDiv, Covenant Seminary) is chairman of the Bible department and teacher of English and Worldviews at Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis. He has written several articles in IVP’s Dictionary of Biblical Imagery. He and his wife, Joanne, have two children.
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November 22, 2015
Starting from where Shadow in the Deep leaves off, Father of Dragons continues the epic adventure. Things heat up; heroes are sought out, queens are captured, more battles are fought. I loved meeting the almost legendary people with their battles brothers, and hearing more about Sulamandir. Great to see all of Allfather's people coming together to fight the evil army!
Father of Dragons ends suddenly and at a monumental part... of course. I'm excited to pick up the last book and see how this journey ends! I'm excited to see people reunite after the war is over... families get back together, pick up the broken pieces, move on... It's been an incredible journey to read through, but now I'm ready for some happiness and peace. :)
Father of Dragons was interesting, suspenseful, heart-breaking, and yet hopeful. I'm really glad I decided to read this series, and am eagerly awaiting the last book, where everything will come together at last! :)
Father of Dragons ends suddenly and at a monumental part... of course. I'm excited to pick up the last book and see how this journey ends! I'm excited to see people reunite after the war is over... families get back together, pick up the broken pieces, move on... It's been an incredible journey to read through, but now I'm ready for some happiness and peace. :)
Father of Dragons was interesting, suspenseful, heart-breaking, and yet hopeful. I'm really glad I decided to read this series, and am eagerly awaiting the last book, where everything will come together at last! :)
May 13, 2016
I loved this book. But I loath writing reviews for books that fall in the middle of series.
This book, Father of Dragons is the fourth book in the five book epic fantasy series The Binding of the Blade. It continues the story of Malek (A dark Lord type character) and his conquest of a land called Kirthanin.
The Binding of the Blade series by L.B. Graham could easily have been one long book. Except that book would be ridiculously heavy.
The problem with writing a review for each book is that it can't really stand alone. Each book is written so that they seamlessly flow into the next. Seriously there is very little recap at the opening of each book.
Book one, Beyond the Summerland is probably the only one that can stand on it's own. Start with this book and if you want to read more make sure you have the next four ready to read.
This book, Father of Dragons is the fourth book in the five book epic fantasy series The Binding of the Blade. It continues the story of Malek (A dark Lord type character) and his conquest of a land called Kirthanin.
The Binding of the Blade series by L.B. Graham could easily have been one long book. Except that book would be ridiculously heavy.
The problem with writing a review for each book is that it can't really stand alone. Each book is written so that they seamlessly flow into the next. Seriously there is very little recap at the opening of each book.
Book one, Beyond the Summerland is probably the only one that can stand on it's own. Start with this book and if you want to read more make sure you have the next four ready to read.
November 25, 2025
I remember reading this years ago and finding it impossible to put the series down once I got into book 3, even halfway through book 2. But now that I’m reading it aloud to my kids, I have to admit that some parts should be cut. However in spite of some plodding sections in part 1, and a few cringeworthy moments between Rulalin and Wylla, oh and Aljeron and Keila (wince!), this is such a great book! (Did anyone else feel that he made Valzaan a bit crabby in this one? I think he’s trying for Gandalf vibes, but it wasn’t quite appropriate?)
December 8, 2025
I liked this book. I would recommend this series. The romance was, frankly, too elongated, unrealistic, and boring. I thought the Kalin Seir were somewhat weird and unrealistic. Everything with Keila was weird, dumb, and unrealistic as well. I did feel like whenever Graham had them in trouble, he used a miracle to get them out of it. I thought the plot twist with Synoki was clever, and unexpected. Graham does copy Tolkien a lot, but hey, Tolkien is the best to copy!
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March 18, 2024
La tensión sube hacia el final del libro, aunque finaliza como si fuera un capítulo. La acción continuará en el último de la serie. No convence que el autor resucite personajes ya que se pierde parte del drama del peligro de los héroes. Por lo demás bien.
November 30, 2020
See the first book in the series for a full review.
January 5, 2019
After feeling like the series reached a low...and slow...point, along came Father of Dragons. And I loved it!!!! The dragons, Benjaiah's destiny, and everything leading up to the last chapter are awesome! High stakes, a sweet romance, and a grand battle are just some of the reasons I liked it nearly as well as the first.
April 26, 2008
I must say that L. B. Graham continues to impress me, he will go down in history as one of Fantasy's greats. I hear, and see some valid comparison's of Tolkien, and to a point they are valid. But I would say that, he is more an amalgamation of J.R.R Tolkien and C.S Lewis. What I mean by that is: he has the attention to detail and a well established back-ground that is so often seen in the works of Tolkien. But, at the same time we see an incredible story-telling element, not to mention a warmth in his characters, which is indicative of Lewis. While I make these comparisons, in reality L.B. Graham achieves something original, which in this day and age of fantasy is rare indeed.
October 9, 2015
I loved it, it was so suspenseful at the end. I did expect that Rulalin would turn good right before the end. I was very curious to how Benjiah would be able to get out of that position when he was chained to the poles. I loved it when he started to sing the song, it was the same song that Andunin sang in the first book to Tarlin in the prologue. I was very surprised that the bringer of storms (I do not know how to spell his name) did not knock the walls down, and right afterwards then Sulmandir and his sons would come to me think that would have been more suspenseful. But I loved the book and I was not able to set the book down until when he dragged on about why Benjiah should die.
August 18, 2007
This book was wonderful. I could not put it down. If you like The Lord of the Rings then I highly advise you to pick up this series. This the fourth of five books and the fifth one does not currently come out until next spring.
December 18, 2007
LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!!!!!
I have loved the whole entire series and wait eagerly for the 5th and final book!
read the whole series(no matter how bad it might look{looks can be VERY deciving in this series...XP}) and
there is a 99.9% chance you will LOVE IT TOO!!!!
I have loved the whole entire series and wait eagerly for the 5th and final book!
read the whole series(no matter how bad it might look{looks can be VERY deciving in this series...XP}) and
there is a 99.9% chance you will LOVE IT TOO!!!!
December 25, 2009
Finally am able to read the fourth in this excellent series!
Hurray for the Salem Library which got this book onto their shelves. AND I am the first to get to read it!
Now for the fifith!
I am quite anxious to find out what happens to all the characters next.
Hurray for the Salem Library which got this book onto their shelves. AND I am the first to get to read it!
Now for the fifith!
I am quite anxious to find out what happens to all the characters next.
September 10, 2014
Okay.
Worldview is solidly Biblical, but the writing isn't the highest quality. It's long and it plods. If you're desperate for something for your kids to read, you could do worse, but I wouldn't pay more than the kindle prices.
Worldview is solidly Biblical, but the writing isn't the highest quality. It's long and it plods. If you're desperate for something for your kids to read, you could do worse, but I wouldn't pay more than the kindle prices.
September 26, 2008
I loved finally getting to the dragons! Sort of a fascination with me.
June 7, 2011
This is an excellent series of five novels. You keep plugged in by following the lives of multiple characters and their individual tales.
July 27, 2011
Fantastic! Can't wait to read the 5th one!
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August 6, 2011I didn't like this book as much... seemed too much like Lord of the Rings type thing going on... disapointing.
August 10, 2024
Loved!
January 16, 2014
Possibly faster paced than some of the previous books, events really seemed to climax in this book. Couldn't put it down, from start to heartrending finish. Can't wait to start the next one!
April 16, 2014
Excellent!
September 15, 2014
I've read this series twice and couldn't wait to download. A series I can recommend to anyone who enjoys fantasy.
December 30, 2019
Awesome
Book is awesome! Best one in my favorite series! The characters and the situations are superb, must read. (Can't wait for next book)
Book is awesome! Best one in my favorite series! The characters and the situations are superb, must read. (Can't wait for next book)
May 23, 2022
Finished this one on vacation after telling everyone within earshot about how worried I was about how things were going to go in the battle, lol. 😂
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