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All the Skills 2 by Honour Rae
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWith his new card, Master of Body Enhancement, slotted in his heart deck, Arthur has his hands full discovering how he can best pair it with his powerful Master of Skills card.Time is not on his side. A once-in-a-generation Legendary dragon egg has been laid. But the competition to bond with it will pit Arthur against the most powerful card wielders in his generation… including his own cousin...Categorized as:
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LastRock by Phil Tucker
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsScorio has won his vengeance. His foes lie vanquished, his skeptics silenced. Yet, as the powers of hell watch eagerly, Scorio and Naomi spurn those who would recruit them, and venture into the untold depths of hell in search of the enigmatic Herdsmen...Categorized as:
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![The Winds of Winter by George R.R. Martin]()
The Winds of Winter by George R.R. Martin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Winds of Winter is the forthcoming sixth novel in the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin.The previous installment, A Dance with Dragons, covered less story than Martin intended, omitting at least one planned large battle sequence and leaving several character threads ending in cliffhangers... -
![Journeymage by Terry Mancour]()
Journeymage by Terry Mancour
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMinalan’s Summer Vacation! What does the most powerful wizard in the world do after the war is over? Despite the hordes of goblins still ready to ravage human lands, King Rard has signed a treaty with them, so Minalan is forbidden from taking advantage of their weakened state. Most would take a well-deserved rest over the summer . .Categorized as:
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![Champion's Wrath by Sever Bronny]()
Champion's Wrath by Sever Bronny
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSummoning dragons exacts a price. Can they afford to pay it?Augum, Bridget and Leera are the first to summon dragons in thousands of years. But the ancient spell inflicts an unforeseen side effect—after every casting, it turns them against each other.As the Canterran army plunders their kingdom, Katrina Von Edgeworth uses her siege engine dragon to crush all resistance... -
![Circle of Time by Jada Fisher]()
Circle of Time by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA battle that has raged since the beginning of time is set to destroy the world.An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the #1 Bestselling Brindle Dragon series. Ukrah and her friends have come to a devastating realization. The battle they are fighting isn’t new. And it cannot be won... -
![High Mage by Terry Mancour]()
High Mage by Terry Mancour
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsRock Star! Things were starting to look up for Magelord Minalan the Spellmonger – the magic mountain in his domain not only made him a wealthy man and the most powerful mage in history, it also produced a lode of magical gemstones with unique properties – properties the Alka Alon, the masters of magic on Callidore, are fascinated by...Categorized as:
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Exiled by S.G. Seabourne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn epic fantasy with a LitRPG magic system...Born magically talentless, Prince Corvus is an embarrassment the royal family and is removed from succession. However, he still has a chance to win back his throne. The next man or woman to hatch a dragon automatically becomes the ruler. Each member of the royal family is gifted with a dragon egg, but it is the work of a lifetime to hatch it...Categorized as:
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![Soulbrand by Andrew Rowe]()
Soulbrand by Andrew Rowe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Tournament of the Sacred Sword sounded like exactly the type of thing Keras would enjoy: a series of challenges for thousands of contestants seeking a chance to fight for the Sacred Sword of Earth. He knew there would be challenges. It wouldn’t be a high-stakes tournament without a few high-profile assassinations and mysterious murders, after all...Categorized as:
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![Burden's Edge by Sever Bronny]()
Burden's Edge by Sever Bronny
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen a young man chooses a forbidden calling, he must prove his worth . . . or watch his kingdom fall. Sixteen-year-old Augum Stone is a warlock prodigy suffocating under the weight of expectations. Students idolize him. Nobles plot to exploit him. Commoners think he’s a miracle-maker. And with invasion looming, his already war-weakened kingdom expects him to be its champion... -
![A Dream of Spring by George R.R. Martin]()
A Dream of Spring by George R.R. Martin
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOriginally titled A Time For Wolves. The seventh and apparent final book of George R.R. Martin's acclaimed series, A Song of Ice and Fire... -
![Imperial Wizard by J. Parsons]()
Imperial Wizard by J. Parsons
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn age has passed, a blight curses the land, and one hero stands above the rest to restore the balance.Verdan Blacke is an Imperial Wizard, a researcher by preference but soldier by necessity. Surviving an intense battle, Verdan is cursed by a hex witch in her final moments...Categorized as:
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![Black Dragon Boxed Set by Jada Fisher]()
Black Dragon Boxed Set by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagic has returned to the land. And so has the Black Dragon.An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Brindle Dragon series. Blessed with a magic she doesn’t understand, Ukrah must find her way in a world that doesn’t always embrace her and her gifts... -
![The Dragoneer omnibus 1 - 3 by Vickie Knestaut, Danny Knestaut]()
The Dragoneer omnibus 1 - 3 by Vickie Knestaut, Danny Knestaut
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNearly a thousand pages of dragon-packed action for a great price! Get the first three books of The Dragoneer series in this discounted bundle. Fantasy fans will love this thrilling dragon ride that features strong women, hope, and a compelling story-telling style appropriate for most ages. Book 1: The Bonding Trysten has a special bond with the dragons of Aerona... -
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![Dragon's Hero by Ava Richardson]()
Dragon's Hero by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn outlaw dragon rider and her band of rebels must find a way to defeat an army….The Aurium lied in order to get a foothold in the realm of Ragond, creating a plague and putting all dragons at risk before they magically appeared at the last moment to fix it. Young dragon rider Kira is determined to reveal their treachery and stop them from doing any further damage to her people... -
![Dragon's Power by Ava Richardson]()
Dragon's Power by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Aurium claim they want to help…but can they be trusted?A mysterious plague started Kira on her epic quest, but dragons are no longer dying, and it’s all thanks to General Ignatius of the Aurium. He and his people have come from another world to share their magic and help the people of Ragond. They’ve even set up a school for young dragon riders like Kira... -
![Ancient Allies by Sarah K.L. Wilson]()
Ancient Allies by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDoes an ancient artifact hold the key to defeating the Ifrit invasion?When Prince Rakturan asks Amel to help him find allies in the war against the Ifrit invasion, Amel agrees to help...Categorized as:
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![Pipe of Wings by Sarah K.L. Wilson]()
Pipe of Wings by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan Amel turn old friends into new allies?Tricked and forced to do the will of the new Prince of Baojang, Amel returns to the Dominion. But things have changed in her homeland...Categorized as:
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![Reborn by Jada Fisher]()
Reborn by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world will be reborn in magic… An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Brindle Dragon series. Ukrah and her friends have realized the truth of the returning spirits. In an attempt to save everyone, they have set out on a quest that deliver them into thte hands of those they are trying to defeat...Categorized as:
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![New Beginnings by Jada Fisher]()
New Beginnings by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMagic, dragons, and new gods will shape the world...or destroy it. An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Brindle Dragon series. Ukrah has found her place with the heroes that defeated the Blight and saved the world. Despite the fact she has no dragon, her training has begun to become a dragon rider... -
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Black Dragon by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere’s a new dragon in town and not everyone is pleased about it. An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Brindle Dragon series. Ukrah is learning become a dragon rider and learning who she really is. When her dragon finally hatches, the world gets turned upside down... -
![Escape by Jada Fisher]()
Escape by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMagic has returned, and it will reshape the world, one way or another. An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Brindle Dragon series. Blessed with a magic she doesn’t understand, Ukrah must find her way in a world that doesn’t always embrace her and her gifts... -
![Demonhome by Michael G. Manning]()
Demonhome by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMatthew is the first human wizard to possess the true heritage of the Illeniels, a secret gift no one fully understands. Alone, he travels to another world, seeking the source of their mysterious enemies. There he will discover the origin of their ancient foe, the mysteries of the past, and possibly the future of humankind. If he can survive long enough... -
![Knights Magi by Terry Mancour]()
Knights Magi by Terry Mancour
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOpposites Attack!When the Magelord Minalan the Spellmonger’s two apprentices, Tyndal and Rondal, were knighted after the battle of Timberwatch, they were dubbed Knights Magi: a new class of nobility for distinguished High Magi. Designed to combine the pursuit of arcane knowledge with the noble aspirations of chivalry, it elevated them above common warmage . . . in theory...Categorized as:
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![Thornbear by Michael G. Manning]()
Thornbear by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGram lives in the long shadow cast by his father, the late-hero, Dorian Thornbear. Struggling to find his place in a world where politics and wizardry appear to have replaced the need for men of might and main, he must make his own mark. Trapped within the seemingly safe confines of Castle Cameron, Gram faces both love and tragedy... -
![The Traveler's Gate Trilogy by Will Wight]()
The Traveler's Gate Trilogy by Will Wight
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratings***This volume contains the novels House of Blades, The Crimson Vault, and City of Light, all of which are available separately.***Simon can only watch, helpless, as his family is killed and his village destroyed by enemy Travelers--men and women who can summon mystical powers from otherworldly Territories...Categorized as:
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![The Siege of Skyhold by John Bierce]()
The Siege of Skyhold by John Bierce
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe Havath Dominion is marching to war.Humiliated in the ruins of Imperial Ithos, the Exile Splinter stolen from their grasp by the ancient sphinx Kanderon Crux, Havath's Duarchs have assembled an army that dwarfs the entire population of Skyhold... -
![Dragons of Dark by Ava Richardson]()
Dragons of Dark by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSaffron’s resolve will be tested as the fate of a kingdom hangs in the balance. Young Dragon Rider Saffron and her faithful comrade the rightful king Bower have survived their first battle, but the war for Torvald is far from over. She warns the scholarly prince that they must take action and adapt for the sake of their people, while their enemy—and her relative—King Enric waits in the wings... -
![The Bonding by Vickie Knestaut, Danny Knestaut]()
The Bonding by Vickie Knestaut, Danny Knestaut
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrysten has a special bond with the dragons of Aerona. But will that bond be enough to save the dragons and the village when her father is crippled and his dragon mortally wounded?All her life, Trysten has wished to follow in her father's footsteps and lead the dragons of Aerona into battle, but the title of Dragoneer has always gone to a male heir since the beginning of history... -
![Dragon Assassin 2 by Arthur Slade]()
Dragon Assassin 2 by Arthur Slade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCrossing the Bitterwaters is dangerous. Fulfilling her oath is twice as deadly. Will Carmen survive? She has promised her dragon that she will assassinate a target for him. But he won't name the person or thing he wants her to kill. And he keeps taking her further and further into the deadly land of Drachia, where dragons rule... -
![Vessel of the Gods by Jada Fisher]()
Vessel of the Gods by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe return of the gods will reshape the world… An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Brindle Dragon series. Ukrah and her friends have learned that the old gods are returning in human form. Thinking they are alone in that knowledge, they seek to learn what it means for the world... -
![Deception by Jada Fisher]()
Deception by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust when it looked like the dragon riders would band together and save the day…An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Brindle Dragon series.Ukrah and her dragon rider friends have come under attack by those they thought they could trust. With nothing else to do, they push on, trying to rescue vessels from those who would use them for their own gain... -
![The Mantle of Darkness by Michael James Ploof]()
The Mantle of Darkness by Michael James Ploof
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRead Book 1 FREE for a limited time. Copy/paste the following address into your browser and read the first book of this USA Today bestselling series. http://tinyurl.com/jss6ycd Long ago, the elf Eldarian defeated the Lord of Darkness and Death during the God Wars... -
![Ripped Through Time by Jada Fisher]()
Ripped Through Time by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes it’s darkest before the dawn. And sometimes it is just dark.An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Brindle Dragon series.Ukrah and her friends have worked to save the vessels of the old gods. They have failed. Worse, the old gods have been resurrected and the result is not good...Categorized as:
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![Betrayed by Jada Fisher]()
Betrayed by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNothing is more devastating than being betrayed by someone you trusted.An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Brindle Dragon series.The old gods have returned, and the world will never be the same again. Of course, that won’t stop people from trying to wake an old evil and throw the world back into chaos... -
![Small Medium: Well Done by Andrew Seiple, Beth Lyons]()
Small Medium: Well Done by Andrew Seiple, Beth Lyons
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHere there be dragons! At least one of them, and he's gone and burned down the great City of Gnome. Chase and her merry band of miscreants must search the rubble for their friend Thomasi, before the mysterious Inquisition can put an end to him. The only problem is that the dragon is still around...Categorized as:
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![Alchemist Apprentice by Dan Michaelson, D.K. Holmberg]()
Alchemist Apprentice by Dan Michaelson, D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSam’s desire to protect his sister leads him to magic he never imagined.The powerful arcane arts have kept Olway safe for generations, taught only to those tested and proven to have real potential at the prestigious Academy. That power has never been found on the edge of the kingdom where Sam and his sister struggle to survive. Until now... -
![Pursuit of Shadows by J.A. Andrews]()
Pursuit of Shadows by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings-Killien, the unyielding clan chief who’s becoming increasingly volatile.-Sora, the suspicious ranger who sees more than she should.-A swarm of frost goblins that devour with tooth and claw.The list of people and things that could get Will killed keeps growing... -
![A Court of Lies by Kate Avery Ellison]()
A Court of Lies by Kate Avery Ellison
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe 6th installment in the beloved Kingmakers' War series! Queens. Captains. Princes. Seekers. The war continues to rage across Austrisia, and the players in the battle for the throne continue to employ magic, trickery, and political intrigue in their quest to rule the land... -
![Brambles and Thorns by J.T. Wright]()
Brambles and Thorns by J.T. Wright
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife was simpler when someone was around to tell him what to do. With a band of Adventurers looking to him for direction, whether he likes it or not, Trent Embra needed to figure out how to lead them... -
![A Sorcerer's Rings by Guy Antibes]()
A Sorcerer's Rings by Guy Antibes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFleeing for his life, Ricky Valian heads to Duteria, home of an institute of sorcery. With the help of his two servants, Ricky must learn the basic sorcery that he hadn’t needed before. His studies take him out of Duteria and into new perils as he discovers an insidious plot to disrupt all the governments of his world... -
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Centyr Dominance by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsMoira Illeniel was the name she lived by, but her true heritage was more complicated than that. From birth, she was the secretly adopted daughter of the most powerful wizard in the world, but few knew that her true birthright came from the Centyr lineage. Traveling to Dunbar to discover the fate of her vanished father, Moira must face the darker aspects of her power... -
![The Iron Circlet by Phil Tucker]()
The Iron Circlet by Phil Tucker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe war for the soul of the Ascendant Empire is coming to a head. Factions with fell intent move to undermine or destroy that which has stood for centuries, while armies muster promising slaughter.In this time of desperation, old enemies find common ground. Ancient truths emerge to shatter long held beliefs... -
![Dungeon World 2 by Jonathan Brooks]()
Dungeon World 2 by Jonathan Brooks
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFred did something bad. He didn’t intend to do it, but the destruction of a dungeon core – accident or otherwise – will likely result in horrific consequences for anyone connected with the crime. And not for just the perpetrators; everyone around them will suffer vengeful retribution from the nearby cores for the unthinkable act...Categorized as:
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![Ascendant Light by Sarah K.L. Wilson]()
Ascendant Light by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe end has come.The end has come. But will it bring victory or defeat? And what will it cost Amel, Raolcan, and their friends? With the fate of the Dominion - and likely the world - on Amel and Raolcan's shoulders, they must show once again that honor, truth, and self-sacrifice are more than ideas - they're something to give your life for. ASCENDANT LIGHT is the final episode of Dragon School...Categorized as:
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![Gauntlgrym by R.A. Salvatore]()
Gauntlgrym by R.A. Salvatore
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsDrizzt joins Bruenor on his quest for the fabled dwarven kingdom of Gauntlgrym: ruins said to be rich with ancient treasure and arcane lore. But before they even get close, another drow and dwarf pair stumbles across it first: Jarlaxle and Athrogate... -
![Outposts by Vickie Knestaut, Danny Knestaut]()
Outposts by Vickie Knestaut, Danny Knestaut
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's time for Trysten to pick up the pieces and move the village forward after the battle for Aerona. Since then, not a single Western dragon has been seen in the skies, and the fighting appears to be at a lull... -
![The Ghost King by R.A. Salvatore]()
The Ghost King by R.A. Salvatore
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsDon't miss the gripping conclusion to Salvatore's New York Times best-selling Transitions trilogy! When the Spellplague ravages Faerun, Drizzt and his companions are caught in the chaos...Categorized as:
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![The Betrayed Dragon by Dan Michaelson, D.K. Holmberg]()
The Betrayed Dragon by Dan Michaelson, D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA chance encounter leads Ashan deeper into the mysteries of the dragons.As a new student in the Dragon Academy, Ashan wants nothing more than to understand his connection to the dragons and to harness their power, but he might have come to learn of his power too late for him to use it... -
![Dragon Sight by D.K. Holmberg]()
Dragon Sight by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA centuries old war must end. After saving the dragons, Fes knows what must come next, but the empire has other plans. Rather than saving the Deshazl from slavery, the emperor bargains for peace. Can real peace happen when his people remain enslaved? When a summons draws him south, Fes discovers an ancient threat to the dragons that he might not be able to stop...
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