Cycle of Dragons Series by Dan Michaelson, D.K. Holmberg

A young man wanting to protect his family begins an epic journey.Life on the farm at the edge of the kingdom is anything but routine for Ashan. The plains around Berestal suffer from severe storms, making travel to the city difficult, with the threat of an attack from the people of Vard always looming. He long ago abandoned dreams of serving as a dragon rider, caring for his injured father and brother, but everything is about to change... moreA young man wanting to protect his family begins an epic journey.Life on the farm at the edge of the kingdom is anything but routine for Ashan. The plains around Berestal suffer from severe storms, making travel to the city difficult, with the threat of an attack from the people of Vard always looming. He long ago abandoned dreams of serving as a dragon rider, caring for his injured father and brother, but everything is about to change.A Vard attack forces Ashan to risk everything to protect his sister. Doing so brings him closer to the dragons than he had ever imagined, but brings him into a war he never intended to join. Somehow, Ashan and his best friend might be the only ones able to prevent the Vard from reaching a prize they’d long sought, if only they can survive the dangers of the forest, the mysterious Djarn people, a terrifying creature chasing them, and the power of a dragon mage.Packed full of action and adventure, The Caged Dragon is the beginning of a brand new epic fantasy adventure. less

A 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. Attempts to harness the magic that burns within him haven’t succeeded, and he’s consoled knowing that if nothing else, he can learn to be a dragon rider... moreA 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. Attempts to harness the magic that burns within him haven’t succeeded, and he’s consoled knowing that if nothing else, he can learn to be a dragon rider.Dragons begin to go missing, the Djarn move toward the kingdom, and Ashan gets caught in a plot he’s not trained to handle. When the king’s chief dragon mage falls under suspicion, Ashan discovers the key to unraveling the plot against the throne. All Ashan wants is to learn enough to become a dragon mage, but if the Djarn take the dragons, more than that goal will fail. The entire kingdom will fall.An action packed fantasy adventure that continues the saga of The Cycle of Dragons. less

The cycle of dragons has changed Ashan. Now he must use it to save the kingdom.After stopping two attacks on the kingdom, Ashan yearns to master his connection to the dragons and finally serve as a dragon mage. He has connected to a cycle of dragons, but he’s still only a student and doesn’t understand what it truly means to be a dragon mage... moreThe cycle of dragons has changed Ashan. Now he must use it to save the kingdom.After stopping two attacks on the kingdom, Ashan yearns to master his connection to the dragons and finally serve as a dragon mage. He has connected to a cycle of dragons, but he’s still only a student and doesn’t understand what it truly means to be a dragon mage.When word spreads about Vard movement near his homeland, Ashan learns a terrifying truth about the Vard and the devastating steps the king will take to stop them. Worse, he’s the only one who believes that more than the Vard are involved. He needs to find proof, but this time his cycle of dragons might not be enough.If he can’t stop the attack, not only will his family and friends suffer, but he’ll lose the dragons and the kingdom will be destroyed.An action packed fantasy adventure that continues the saga of The Cycle of Dragons. less

Separated from the cycle of dragons, Ashan must find himself in a dangerous land.The kingdom has warred with the Vard long enough. Having gone with the Servant of the Vard, Ashan hopes to end that violence. First, he must find himself—even if it means coming to understand the strange Vard magic.When he finds an ancient and dangerous threat unlike anything he’s ever encountered that once spread throughout the Vard lands, he begins to understand his enemy... moreSeparated from the cycle of dragons, Ashan must find himself in a dangerous land.The kingdom has warred with the Vard long enough. Having gone with the Servant of the Vard, Ashan hopes to end that violence. First, he must find himself—even if it means coming to understand the strange Vard magic.When he finds an ancient and dangerous threat unlike anything he’s ever encountered that once spread throughout the Vard lands, he begins to understand his enemy. As Ashan discovers the threat might still be active, he learns the truth behind the Vard actions and their hatred of dragons.He came to the Vard to understand them, but what can he do if the threat has already spread to his people?An action packed fantasy adventure that continues the saga of The Cycle of Dragons. less

A new cycle has formed, but it might not be enough to stop the spread of the murtar.Ashan has returned to the Vard lands, becoming what his people claim him to be: a traitor. Now that he’s connected to the power of Affellah, the king will stop at nothing to bring him back. That includes attacking Ashan’s home and those he cares about.Once again, he must leave the Vard lands before he can fully understand the power of Affellah. Saving his people has already meant betrayal... moreA new cycle has formed, but it might not be enough to stop the spread of the murtar.Ashan has returned to the Vard lands, becoming what his people claim him to be: a traitor. Now that he’s connected to the power of Affellah, the king will stop at nothing to bring him back. That includes attacking Ashan’s home and those he cares about.Once again, he must leave the Vard lands before he can fully understand the power of Affellah. Saving his people has already meant betrayal. Can he still find a way to be their Servant? less

Ashan must find strength from more than his cycle to stop the king.Ashan has saved his homeland, but the threat from the king—along with Ashan’s mentor—remains. The price for saving Berestal was high. His once recovered brother is now debilitated again, while his sister struggles to connect to Affelah, leaving Ashan to wonder what path he should take... moreAshan must find strength from more than his cycle to stop the king.Ashan has saved his homeland, but the threat from the king—along with Ashan’s mentor—remains. The price for saving Berestal was high. His once recovered brother is now debilitated again, while his sister struggles to connect to Affelah, leaving Ashan to wonder what path he should take.When the king threatens the Wilds, Ashan must discover the truth of a land long ignored, as it might be the key to stopping the king and the spread of the dangerous power of the murtar. He must discover more than the cycle of dragons and the power of Affelah to find the power of the true Servant before all is lost.An action packed fantasy adventure that concludes the saga of The Cycle of Dragons. less