Blood of Dragons: 4 (Rain Wilds Chronicles) - Softcover

Hobb, Robin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062116916 ISBN 13: 9780062116918

Publisher: Harper Voyager, 2014

Synopsis

The final volume in Robin Hobb's popular Rain Wilds fantasy series, Blood of Dragons completes the story of the dragons, their keepers, and their quest to find the lost city of Kelsingra--and the mythical silver wells that the dragons need to survive.

Can Tintaglia and the Elderlings unlock the secrets of the ancient city? Or are they doomed to extinction?

The world of Robin Hobb's Rain Wilds series has been praised by Booklist as "one of the most gripping settings in modern fantasy," and Publishers Weekly called the Rain Wilds books "a meticulously realized fantasy tale" and "a welcome addition to contemporary dragon lore."

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Review:

"A satisfying story"--The News-Star (Monroe, LA) on DRAGON HAVEN

"A master fantasist."--Kansas City Star

"[A]n engaging tale with fully realized characters that already feel like friends."--Las Vegas Review Journal on CITY OF DRAGONS

"Dragons, magic, and intrigue combine to make this book a fascinating read"--Booklist

"A deservedly popular author, an accomplished storyteller with an engaging and readable style."--London Times

"Real-life resonance gives the story extra depth...Bring on the next installment."--Kirkus Reviews on CITY OF DRAGONS

"Hobb excels at world building, wonderful prose, and the ability to endow her creatures with humanity...The novel has many threads skillfully interwoven, to create an exciting tale of growth, change, and stubborn survival."--SFRevu on BLOOD OF DRAGONS

"Hobb excels at telling big stories and juggling multiple story arcs. Fans of the author and of this series who eagerly await this installment will not be disappointed"--Library Journal (starred review)

From the Back Cover:

The dragons' survival hangs in the balance in the thrilling climax of New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb's acclaimed Rain Wilds Chronicles saga

The legendary dragon city of Kelsingra has been discovered. But most of the dragons now lack the strength for the final hazardous river crossing, and the mythical silver wells they need to survive are nowhere to be found. In a desperate attempt to unlock the whereabouts of the wells, the keepers risk "memory walking"--immersing themselves in the drug-like memories of long deceased Elderlings. The magic of the city and the final secret it conceals present their only chance of survival, not just for the queen dragon Tintaglia but for Malta and Reyn's infant Elderling son as well.

To make matters worse, time is of the utmost importance. The Duke of Chalced has dispatched his forces to the Rain Wilds with a compelling mission: slaughter a dragon to stave off his own demise. The tide of history is about to turn on a life-and-death battle that will ultimately decide the dragons' fate. If they win, the regal serpents will rule the world once more. And if they lose, they will vanish from the world forever.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Voyager
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0062116916
• ISBN 13: 9780062116918
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 496