Draykon Series by Charlotte E. English

Ancient legends don't come back to life. Until they do...The vast, winged draykoni once ruled the skies of the Seven Realms, uncontested and unstoppable - so the stories say. But they are only tales. Aren't they?When Llandry Sanfaer discovers a new type of jewel, her life changes forever. Wonderful and terrible, the gem exerts a strange influence over those who behold it. Soon people are dying for it, and Llandry herself becomes a target.This is only the beginning... moreAncient legends don't come back to life. Until they do...The vast, winged draykoni once ruled the skies of the Seven Realms, uncontested and unstoppable - so the stories say. But they are only tales. Aren't they?When Llandry Sanfaer discovers a new type of jewel, her life changes forever. Wonderful and terrible, the gem exerts a strange influence over those who behold it. Soon people are dying for it, and Llandry herself becomes a target.This is only the beginning. What is this starry jewel, that no one can resist? Who is the killer that stalks the night, stealing the gems from their murdered owners? And why does the gem call so powerfully to Llandry herself?Llandry's destiny cannot be denied. A shy young woman is about to learn that sometimes, even the most far-fetched story might prove to be the plain, simple truth. less

Once naught but a legend, the fearsome draykoni have returned to the Seven Realms.For Llandry Sanfaer, their coming changes everything - forever. Their story and hers are inextricably bound, and there'll be no going back.For Lady Eva Glostrum, questions abound. Who are the enigmatic sorcerers who woke the slumbering draykoni? Their powers break the bounds of possibility... moreOnce naught but a legend, the fearsome draykoni have returned to the Seven Realms.For Llandry Sanfaer, their coming changes everything - forever. Their story and hers are inextricably bound, and there'll be no going back.For Lady Eva Glostrum, questions abound. Who are the enigmatic sorcerers who woke the slumbering draykoni? Their powers break the bounds of possibility.With one dead and one vanished - literally - there's nothing to go on save a mysterious book, its cover marked with the strange word "Lokant."As war builds between humankind and the draykoni, Eva and Llandry both must learn the truth about the white-haired witches.What do they have to do with Eva's own heritage?And why does Llandry appear to be their primary target?The epic story begun in Draykon continues in Lokant more mystery, more magic, more suspense... less

Orlind. Locked behind impassable mountains, buried under the weight of a vast - and terrible - history, the Seventh Realm has remained a mystery all the long ages through.Until now.For the Lokant sorcerers' power and might grows by the day - and all their thought is bent upon Orlind. What secrets lie hidden behind so ancient an enchantment?What powers could be worth a war to win?For war has come to the Seven. The draykoni are on the attack - and Llandry's home city is first in the firing line... moreOrlind. Locked behind impassable mountains, buried under the weight of a vast - and terrible - history, the Seventh Realm has remained a mystery all the long ages through.Until now.For the Lokant sorcerers' power and might grows by the day - and all their thought is bent upon Orlind. What secrets lie hidden behind so ancient an enchantment?What powers could be worth a war to win?For war has come to the Seven. The draykoni are on the attack - and Llandry's home city is first in the firing line.As Llandry fights to defend her home, Eva sets out upon the trail of the Lokant leader, Krays. If he's bound for Orlind, then so is she - and what she finds there may change the course of history forever.The mystery begun in Draykon reaches its climax in Orlind: an epic tale of valour and secrets, darkness and hope. less

This new collection contains all three novels in the Draykon Series (a total of over 300,000 words of fiction). Book 1: Draykon - The discovery of a new and mysterious gemstone sends the Seven Realms into chaos. Shy Llandry Sanfaer and aristocratic Eva Glostrum must brave the dangers of the Off-Worlds to unravel the mystery of the strange stone. Book 2: Lokant - the long-vanished draykoni race have been restored to the world, but with them comes another mystery... moreThis new collection contains all three novels in the Draykon Series (a total of over 300,000 words of fiction). Book 1: Draykon - The discovery of a new and mysterious gemstone sends the Seven Realms into chaos. Shy Llandry Sanfaer and aristocratic Eva Glostrum must brave the dangers of the Off-Worlds to unravel the mystery of the strange stone. Book 2: Lokant - the long-vanished draykoni race have been restored to the world, but with them comes another mystery. Who are the white-haired sorcerers and why are they so interested in the draykoni? And what does any of this have to do with Eva's heritage? Book 3: Orlind - War has broken out between the humans of the Seven Realms and the long-lost draykoni race. As Llandry fights to defend her home, Eva begins a desperate quest into the heart of the Lokant Libraries - a quest that will lead her to the mysteries of the long-lost Seventh Realm, Orlind. less

Draykoni do not die. Not truly. Not forever.So we thought. We have been proved wrong.A killer walks the Off-Worlds, someone with the means and the will to extinguish even the oldest of draykon souls. But why would anybody do such a thing, and how?I am Llandry Sanfaer: Draykon shapeshifter, ambassador, colony leader. My people are dying beyond hope of revival, and it falls to me to stop it. But the killer leaves nothing behind. No hints, no clues. Just a lifeless skeleton in a dead world... moreDraykoni do not die. Not truly. Not forever.So we thought. We have been proved wrong.A killer walks the Off-Worlds, someone with the means and the will to extinguish even the oldest of draykon souls. But why would anybody do such a thing, and how?I am Llandry Sanfaer: Draykon shapeshifter, ambassador, colony leader. My people are dying beyond hope of revival, and it falls to me to stop it. But the killer leaves nothing behind. No hints, no clues. Just a lifeless skeleton in a dead world.What's more, the corrupted energy of Orlind has broken its confines. It's spreading. With my people and my worlds under threat, I'll need all my wits, all my strength, and all my friends to set things right. less