Dragon Rider Taran Matharu 9780008517632

FROM THE ASHES OF AN EMPIRE, A HERO WILL RISE...

Jai is nothing more than a royal hostage and lowly servant to the empire that slew his family and now rules his people. He has been manservant to the old emperor for most of his life, and only watches on from a distance as the empire grows more powerful - a new alliance is to be formed as the young prince is betrothed to Princess Erica of the Dansk Kingdom - a people from a northern, icy realm.

The princess brings with her a gift: dragons. Only Dansk Royalty can soulbond 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, and Jai uses the turmoil as an opportunity to escape. Fleeing, Jai comes into possession of a dragon egg - sparking the beginning of a bond which will change his fate - and that of the world - forever.

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

About the Author

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.

Reviews

'Taran Matharu is one of the best writers writing today.'
The Guardian

Praise for the SUMMONER series:

'Brilliant and colourful...This superb story, with strong characters and a narrative which both flows with its sweeping backdrop and draws brilliant details, now deserves all the success that will come its way.'
The School Librarian

'Fantasy lovers will love the demonic detail'
Sunday Express

'Influenced by Harry Potter, the Lord of the Rings and video games, it appeals to fans of all of these.'
The Sunday Times

'The pace is so fast and so thrilling that even less than regular readers will be hooked.
The Guardian

'Friendship, loyalty, magic and political intrigue beckon ...'
The Bookseller

'Fantasy readers should enjoy this entertaining, comfortably familiar-feeling adventure featuring an earnest soldier-schoolboy and his demonic sidekick.'
Kirkus Reviews

'This plot-focused fantasy adventure will be a satisfying read for a wide age range of readers, especially fans of role-playing games and Christopher Paolini.'
VOYA

Book Information
ISBN 9780008517632
Author Taran Matharu
Format Hardback
Page Count 400
Imprint HarperVoyager
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 159mm * 28mm