Dragon Rider

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FROM THE ASHES OF AN EMPIRE, A HERO WILL RISE
A dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and rebellion Amlie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

A classic fantasy adventure that reminds me of the novels I loved growing up, but with a flair of cultivation from the novels I love now Will Wight, New York Times bestselling author of the Cradle series

FROM THE ASHES OF AN EMPIRE, A HERO WILL RISE

Jai has spent his life forced to serve the cruel empire that killed his family and now rules his people.

To grow ever more powerful, the emperors young son is betrothed to Princess Erica of the Dansk Kingdom. An unconquerable realm, where ancient beasts roam. The princess brings with her a priceless gift: dragons. Only Dansk Royalty can bond with these magical beasts to draw on their power and strength. Until now.

When the betrothal goes wrong, a bloody coup leads to chaos at court. Finally, Jai has a chance to escape. He flees with a fierce Dansk warrior, Frida, but not before stealing a dragon egg.

To vanquish the empire, he must do the impossible: bond with a dragon. Only then he can seize his destiny, and seek his revenge . . .

An epic new fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Taran Matharu, where dragons fly and empires fall.

Bloody, glorious, and irresistibly compelling, Dragon Rider is a riveting epic that is at once sweepingly vast and heart-wrenchingly personal Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Bone Maker

An excellent addition to the collection of any fantasy reader! Dakota Krout, bestselling author of The Completionist Chronicles

Dragons soar, kingdoms clash, and a unlikely hero discovers his inner strength and forges his own destiny Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of the Crown of Shards series

Brutal politics, intricate worldbuilding, and edge-of-the-seat battles Prashanth Srivatsa, author of The Spice Gate

READ THE EPIC FANTASY WITH SCORCHING FIVE-STAR READER REVIEWS

After falling in love with the dragons in Fourth Wing and Iron Flame . . . Dragon Rider did not disappoint in any way. I was hooked

What an absolutely amazing ride this was!

Fans of Iron Flame and Dragonfall will love this book!

Okay, this is a must read! If you like dragons, political intrigue and machinations, and a touch of violence, pick it up!

Reviews

A dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and rebellion Amlie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

A classic fantasy adventure that reminds me of the novels I loved growing up, but with a flair of cultivation from the novels I love now Will Wight, New York Times bestselling author of the Cradle series

Bloody, glorious, and irresistibly compelling, Dragon Rider is a riveting epic that is at once sweepingly vast and heart-wrenchingly personal Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Bone Maker

An excellent addition to the collection of any fantasy reader! Dakota Krout, bestselling author of The Completionist Chronicles

Dragons soar, kingdoms clash, and a unlikely hero discovers his inner strength and forges his own destiny Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of the Crown of Shards series

Brutal politics, intricate worldbuilding, and edge-of-the-seat battles Prashanth Srivatsa, author of The Spice Gate

Author Bio

Taran Matharu is a New York Times bestselling author. He was born in London in 1990 and found a passion for reading at a very early age. His love for stories developed into a desire to create his own during early adolescence, beginning his first book at 9 years old. Taran began to write Summoner in November 2013 at the age of 22, taking part in 'Nanowrimo 2013'. Thanks to Wattpad.com and updating daily, its popularity dramatically increased, reaching over 3 million reads in less than six months. After being featured by NBC News, Taran decided to launch his professional writing career and has never looked back. His SUMMONER series is published in over 14 languages and has become a worldwide phenomenon. Dragon Rider is Taran's first adult fantasy.