What do you think?
Rate this book
Tides of War #2
Dragon's Chest
While war has started to rage on the borders of Ishtabar, Tyree Loveland, a young halfling apprentice is thrust into an adventure that could only be dreamed about. With the fate of the world kept safe within a magical chest. He must deliver the one thing that can cause the much needed rift in the growing war, the egg of a red dragon. Along with a ragged band of adventures, Master Well, an aged wizard heaped in mystery and magic. Mister Sayler, a cunning human hunter. Elizha Ambrose, a regal elf born of royalty and skill. And finally May, a beautiful half-elf, who was not so unwillingly thrust into the journey. With this band of adventures, Tyree must move quickly through the wilderness and cross Vine Gate Pass deep within the Kin-Morrow Mountains before the evil that is ravaging the land catches up with them. Can Tyree survive the demons and dragons that seek his blood, or will he succumb to the evil that is slowly taking over the world that he knows.
- GenresFantasy
375 pages, paperback, e-book
First published September 6, 2010
1 person is currently reading
99 people want to read
About the author
Shawn Weaver
64 books65 followersDiscovering books at an early age, Shawn grew to love the written word. Every genre was a new take on life. The realms of fantasy with its strong heroes and magical dragons called to him, while suspense and horror with its intriguing heroes and villains showed all of twists and turns that life held. Then again, late Saturday nights watching Creature Feature on Channel 18 with his dad, left memories that would help him turn into the writer that he is today.
In 2010, Shawn published his first novel, Sense of Honor, and its sequel, Dragon’s Chest. Turning what was originally to be a standalone novel into a series, The Tides of War. Also in 2010, Shawn co-authored Ripper’s Row, with Donnie Light.
2011 brought the third installment in The Tides of War series, The Dark Caravan, and the second novel in the Ripper Trilogy, Ripper’s Revenge which he again co-authored with Donnie Light.
In 2012 Shawn stepped alone into the world of horror with Little Valley and Wolves in Springfield.
2013 saw the third installment in the Ripper Trilogy, Ripper’s Wrath, again co-authored with Donnie Light. As well as all three novels in one complete edition, The Ripper Trilogy. Welcome to Plainfield, a paranormal suspense story based off of evidence recovered by Shawn’s paranormal research team, Ghost Hunt America on an investigation on the murderer - Ed Gein, And the fourth installment in the Tides of War series, Rose Marie.
2014: Shawn was voted in as one of the ‘All Time Greatest Horror Writers’ on www.ranker.com alongside Steven King and Dean Koontz. Releases for the year include Chicago Undead, followed by his first children’s book, Brooklyn and the Magic Ring, and the fifth novel in the Tides of War series, Honored Son.
2015 Brings a horror short story, In the Ground, followed by his second children’s book, Nathaniel and the Tangled Web. In the fall brings, Widow’s Hill, a horror novel set in 1960 rural Wisconsin.
For extended excerpts of all of Shawn’s novels please go to www.shawnweaverauthor.wordpress.com
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
July 16, 2011
With an amazing grasp of the genre, author Shawn Weaver indeed "weaves" a stupendous adventure tale as intricate as the LOTR, and as easily enjoyed as ERAGON. An little more earnest tweaking by good editor could propel this exciting novel to the top of the best-sellers list. The quest continues and you can bet -- I'll be in line to read it!
December 15, 2010
This is one of those books that is always in the back of my mind when I put it down, begging me to pick it back up and read more - one of the marks of a truly engaging story. It's an epic fantasy that follows the journey of Tyree, a halfling entrusted with a rare (and much desired) dragon's egg. Pursued by dragons, an undead knight, and all sorts of other mythical monsters, Tyree and his companions race to deliver the egg before it hatches.
I adored Tyree, who is not your typical hero. He's mischievous, sometimes cowardly, and utterly useless in a fight, but he's lovable all the same. I only wish that the other companions were developed in a similar manner. The only female companion, a half-elf named May, had some history and personality, but I found myself wanting to know more about the others...how they knew each other, why they were coming along on the adventure, what they were really like. Instead, they seemed like caricatures: the hunter who led the party and always blamed himself for letting his guard down, the stuck-up elf who never missed a shot with his bow, and the mysterious wizard who always seemed to know more than the others. I hope that in future stories, these characters will be further developed.
Besides that minor issue, the book could definitely use a round or two of editing for misused words, sentence fragments, missing apostrophes, etc. The actual flow of the writing, depth of descriptions, and vocabulary were excellent, however, and I did not find the editing errors to be a huge distraction. I could definitely picture everything as it was occurring and even when the characters were sent on minor tasks, it was a wonderful reading experience. I would recommend this to anyone who likes epic fantasy and doesn't mind a few typos.
I adored Tyree, who is not your typical hero. He's mischievous, sometimes cowardly, and utterly useless in a fight, but he's lovable all the same. I only wish that the other companions were developed in a similar manner. The only female companion, a half-elf named May, had some history and personality, but I found myself wanting to know more about the others...how they knew each other, why they were coming along on the adventure, what they were really like. Instead, they seemed like caricatures: the hunter who led the party and always blamed himself for letting his guard down, the stuck-up elf who never missed a shot with his bow, and the mysterious wizard who always seemed to know more than the others. I hope that in future stories, these characters will be further developed.
Besides that minor issue, the book could definitely use a round or two of editing for misused words, sentence fragments, missing apostrophes, etc. The actual flow of the writing, depth of descriptions, and vocabulary were excellent, however, and I did not find the editing errors to be a huge distraction. I could definitely picture everything as it was occurring and even when the characters were sent on minor tasks, it was a wonderful reading experience. I would recommend this to anyone who likes epic fantasy and doesn't mind a few typos.
November 1, 2010
Shawn Weaver weaved a classic story of dragons and honor in his first novel I read entitled: Sense of Honor. In this story, Shawn also tells a mystical, fantastical tale with meaning.
Told in third person, Tyree, the main character, meets a mage. Later we meet the mule, Betsy whose lineage goes back to dwarves in the mines. The relationship between these two is important in my opinion and from there the reader continues to follow Tyree's adventures. With dialogue that is easily understandable, but still hints of the old, that is a nice touch.
The chapters are a bit long, but the author commonly names his animals which I appreciate since I love animals so much:) With lots of adventure and a developing main character, the style is reminiscent of Sense of Honor, but with a completely different story. Filled with mystical creatures, magic, and passion, Shawn uses his imagination to the fullest, giving the reader much to savor. Always in the spirit of adventure and pride, his characters seem to endure, and you, as a reader, fall in love with them easily.
There are a few minor issues with editing needs, but overall I enjoyed this story, though my favorite remains Sense of Honor.
Told in third person, Tyree, the main character, meets a mage. Later we meet the mule, Betsy whose lineage goes back to dwarves in the mines. The relationship between these two is important in my opinion and from there the reader continues to follow Tyree's adventures. With dialogue that is easily understandable, but still hints of the old, that is a nice touch.
The chapters are a bit long, but the author commonly names his animals which I appreciate since I love animals so much:) With lots of adventure and a developing main character, the style is reminiscent of Sense of Honor, but with a completely different story. Filled with mystical creatures, magic, and passion, Shawn uses his imagination to the fullest, giving the reader much to savor. Always in the spirit of adventure and pride, his characters seem to endure, and you, as a reader, fall in love with them easily.
There are a few minor issues with editing needs, but overall I enjoyed this story, though my favorite remains Sense of Honor.
May 28, 2011
Shawn Weaver spins a fantastic tale in this fantasy adventure that follows on the heels of “Sense of Honor.”
This story continues to build the world that Weaver has created, and he introduces new characters who are on a quest to deliver a special artifact for safe keeping. The artifact is a rare and powerful dragon egg, and whoever controls it has an advantage.
Dark forces are following the journey of the egg, and will do whatever it takes to reclaim it from the band that is destined to deliver it from evil.
This band is made up of an adventurous halfling, a half-elf maiden, a regal elf, a hunter, and a powerful mage. Together they face the tremendous odds of keeping the egg from falling into the hands of all sorts of vile creatures that seek to take it and the power it yields.
“Dragon’s Chest” is a great fantasy read, and I recommend it.
This story continues to build the world that Weaver has created, and he introduces new characters who are on a quest to deliver a special artifact for safe keeping. The artifact is a rare and powerful dragon egg, and whoever controls it has an advantage.
Dark forces are following the journey of the egg, and will do whatever it takes to reclaim it from the band that is destined to deliver it from evil.
This band is made up of an adventurous halfling, a half-elf maiden, a regal elf, a hunter, and a powerful mage. Together they face the tremendous odds of keeping the egg from falling into the hands of all sorts of vile creatures that seek to take it and the power it yields.
“Dragon’s Chest” is a great fantasy read, and I recommend it.
December 30, 2010
“The Dragons Chest” is an enticing story filled with adventure and a group of wonderfully diverse characters, which come together on a mission. The story captivated me from the beginning and wouldn’t allow me to put it down, if I happened to be in the midst of an exciting adventure. Shawn writes with such description, you feel as if you are right there alongside Tyree, May and the others. The story intertwines good vs. evil with a message of tolerance. I love that.
Additional editing would definitely benefit this book, but the writing and the story itself can absolutely hold its own. I am very much looking forward to the next book and the continuation of their journey.
Additional editing would definitely benefit this book, but the writing and the story itself can absolutely hold its own. I am very much looking forward to the next book and the continuation of their journey.
January 28, 2011
As I began this book I was looking forward to continue the story of our hero from Tides of War Volume 1, however Shawn Weaver goes in a different direction in Volume 2. The first chapter introduces us to a new type of hero, a lovable and at time clumsy halfling named Tyree. we follow him throughout this book as he is given a mighty task to accomplish by the powerful Wizard Master Well. We also meet a nice cast along the way as they battle dragons, demons, and dangerous totem's. Tolkien is sprinkled all along this tale and any fan of the fantasy genre is going to love this book
April 12, 2011
Dragon's Chest is a richly told adventure sure to please. I could see this installment in the Tides of War series being especially popular with young boys who would, no doubt, relate to young Tyree as they experience the adventure through his eyes. A dramatic fantasy adventure with both friendly and fierce dragons, halflings, elves and an epic quest to balance good and evil.
If you like good old fantasy adventures, then you can't go wrong with Dragon's Chest. Highly recommended.
If you like good old fantasy adventures, then you can't go wrong with Dragon's Chest. Highly recommended.
Want to read
November 12, 2010This looks like it will be a great book to read.
Want to read
December 19, 2010I won this on Goodreads! I look forward to reading this!
July 11, 2011
i am not big into this type of book, but found it very enjoyable had to do a little research in back story because i had no read the first Volume.
Want to read
November 13, 2010I would like to read/review this book.
Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews