Shadow of Dragons
Jacob Peppers
Dragon riders once ruled the skies… And soon they will fly again.
Centuries ago, dragons and humans defended the land of Astria side by side. Then the empire invaded, with huge creatures of ice and stone. And the dragons abandoned their allies.
Now, every Astrian is born in chains.
Nolan refuses to serve the invaders. On the streets of an occupied city, he picks pockets to survive, desperately staying one step ahead of the guards.
Then he steals from the wrong man…
With a legion of imperial soldiers closing in, Nolan is saved by a mysterious swordsman and his sharp-witted daughter.
As they flee into the mountains, his new companions speak of rebellion. Of an academy where Astrians train to fight. Of magic the empire failed to destroy.
Nolan has no time for legends.
But as he discovers the truth of Astria’s fall, he feels power stirring within him. Power that makes him believe, for the first time, that the empire could be destroyed.
Because the dragons may have vanished. But their fire has not gone out…
Shadow of Dragons is a thrilling epic fantasy of non-stop action, magical creatures, ancient ruins, and long-buried secrets. It’s perfect for fans of John Gwynne, Ryan Cahill, and Pierce Brown.
See why readers love Jacob Peppers’s exciting epic fantasy adventures:
“Jam-packed full of adventure, rich world building, and amazing characters… one of those “Interrupt me when I’m reading and you’ll unleash the beast” kind of books!… a heart-stopping adventure with assassins, antiheroes and a whole lot of action… Doesn’t let you go until the final breathtaking scene!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A terrific book! A thrilling plot, fast paced and action packed. The characters are colorful and fully brought to life… a string of shocking surprises… holds one’s attention captive… I highly recommend this book to all fantasy readers.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I literally could not put this down. I was totally hooked by the story… Easy 5 stars. Not a moment of hesitation.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This book just pulled me out of my reading slump!… so much action and suspense… My darn eyes couldn’t keep up with how fast I wanted them to read!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“One of the best fantasy novels I have read in over 60 years. A heroic main character with a wonderful supporting cast… Engaging and filled with excellent details and excitement.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“By the end of the book I was sitting on the edge of my seat. Literally, the edge of my seat!… Loved it!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐