Dragon Champion (One of the Age of Fire #1) - Softcover

Knight, E.E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0451463633 ISBN 13: 9780451463630

Publisher: Ace, 2010

Synopsis

From the national bestselling author of the Vampire Earth series comes the first novel in an epic fantasy saga where dragons struggle to survive in an age of fire...

High in the mountains, deep in the safety of a cave, a brood of dragons is born. The four young ones are among the last of a dying breed—the last hope for dragons’ survival. But hope shatters when a murderous group of slave-trader dwarves breaks into the cave, leaving a wake of death and destruction...
 
Only young Auron, a rare, defenseless gray dragon, manages to escape. Armed with nothing but his claws and a boundless determination to survive, he sets off in search of his kind. But to find other dragons—or, at least, find out who’s killing them off—Auron will have to search a world of mercenary elves, vicious humans, and dangers of all kinds. Finding allies in the strangest places—and finding himself along the way—Auron is about to make the trek of a lifetime.

About this title

About the Author:

E.E. Knight was born in Wisconsin, grew up in Minnesota, and now calls Chicago home, where he abides in domestic felicity with his family, and assorted pets.  He is the author of the Vampire Earth series and the Age of Fire series.

From AudioFile:

David Drummond provides a strong narrative voice for this fantasy, which revolves around Auron, a young gray dragon who must prove his cunning and intelligence in a world in which he is feared and hunted. After losing his family to hunters, he must grow up quickly and find others like him if he is to survive. While Drummond delivers strong and compelling prose, utilizing tone and rhythm to keep the story going and heightening moments of tension, he fails to deliver believable dragon voices. Granted, what makes for an authentic dragon voice is debatable. While the youth of the dragon voices accurately reflects their level of emotional development--the physiological traits of a dragon would indicate a more powerful voice. L.E. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Ace
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0451463633
• ISBN 13: 9780451463630
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 384