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The Golden Trees Burn
A Fantasy Novel by J.M.D. Reid
Book 10 of the Shadow of the Dragons Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Epic Fantasy,
- Military Fantasy,
- Dragons,
- Liberation/Rebellion,
- Found Family
This book is for you if you're into...
- High fantasy with dragon-versus-dragon aerial warfare
- Rebellion stories where exiles fight to reclaim their homeland
- Multiple heroes with intersecting quests and desperate stakes
The fires of war engulf the golden trees. Dhaua and Thaaph have been exiled from their home, a city held in the boughs of the Great Golden Laurels. When the Apostasy conquered their people, they fled and vowed one day to return and free their people. Only the price might be too high.
With their reborn dragon allies and the forces of Duke Phaos, Euddán and his friends, including Dhaua and Thaaph, launch their liberation. Dragon will battle dragon in the skies while mages throw their magic. Armies clash, fire explodes, and death rots.
Vounee hopes to rescue Lady Iith"jau from her cruel bonds. Dhaua and Thaaph vow to save their people from the Apostasy and their treacherous prince. Euddan will stop the Great Apostate's foolish plans to open the Nexus.
Will Euddan and his friends prevail? Will they put an end to the Apostasy's dangerous gambit?
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