The Secret of the Dragon (Dragonships) - Softcover

Weis, Margaret

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0765359251 ISBN 13: 9780765359254

Publisher: Tor Books, 2011

Synopsis

New gods are challenging the old high god, Torval, for ruler ship of the world. The only way to stop these brash interlopers lies with the five bones of the Vektia Dragons - hidden away by the Dragon Goddess, Vindrash during the creation of the world. Without these bones, Aelon, one of the new gods, cannot seize power. The only hope of the Vindrasi lies in finding the dragon bones before the followers of Aelon can use them to destroy the old gods. But the Vindrasi gods have a traitor in their midst...In the land of mortals, Raegar, a Vindraisi turned Aelon warrior-priest, searches for the spirit bones. The gods have a champion of their own - Skylan Ivorson, sea-raider and high chief of the Vindrasi clans and sworn enemy to Raegar. But Skylan is a prisoner on his own ship. The ship's dragon, Kahg, has vanished and some believe he is dead. Skylan and his people are taken as captives to Sinaria, where they must fight in a game known as the Para Dix. The fates of men and gods and dragons are rushing headlong to destruction. Skylan can stop the calamity, but only if he discovers the secret of the dragon.

About this title

Review:

"Weis and Hickman, known for their Dragonlance role-playing game and novels, the "Darksword" series, and the Death Gate cycle, again demonstrate their talent for world building and for creating likable yet flawed heroes. This Norse-flavored series opener should have a large following." --Library Journal on Bones of the Dragon

"Weis and Hickman (Dragons of the Highlord Skies) have created a believably human story out of their mix of saga and sorcery." --Publishers Weeky on Bones of the Dragon

About the Author:

MARGARET WEIS and TRACY HICKMAN published their first novel in the Dragonlance(TM) Chronicles, Dragons of Autumn Twilight, in 1984. Over twenty years later they are going strong, collaborating on more than thirty novels. Alone or together with other co-authors, Weis and Hickman have published more than one hundred books, including novels, collections of short stories, role-playing games, and other gaming products. Margaret Weis lives in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Tracy Hickman lives in Utah.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tor Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0765359251
• ISBN 13: 9780765359254
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 512