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Synopsis
Vermithrax, the last of dragonkind, swooped down over the kingdom of Urland, let loose a torrent of flames, and reduced everything to smoldering ash. Then finding the newly blackened wasteland much to its liking, it settled in for a long stay. Desperate, the villages finally sought the help of Ulrich, the last living sorcerer. But Ulrich was too old, too feeble. That left only Galen to go against the might and terror of the deadly dragon. Of the use of weapons he knew nothing. He was merely a sorcerer's apprentice, and of the Old Magin he knew very little.
Dragonslayer: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This grimdark fantasy contains graphic violence including mass death by dragonfire and likely explicit combat scenes. The protagonist is an inexperienced apprentice facing overwhelming odds.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Fans of dark dragon fantasy and reluctant heroes will love this high-stakes tale of a sorcerer's apprentice forced to face the last dragon.