The Dragonbone Chair

Book cover of The Dragonbone Chair

Book description

The first book of the trilogy "Memory, Sorrow and Thorn" tells the story of Simon, a kitchen boy and sorceror's apprentice, who must find the solution to the riddle of the long-lost swords of power, in order to combat the evil of the undead Sithi Ruler, the Storm King.

Explore

Topics

Genres

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

2 authors picked The Dragonbone Chair as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

John Morris

Author

This book introduces a very good series and was responsible for encouraging my love of science fantasy – some of which I write. While I have tried to keep away from more famous authors, this one got through because it really is that good.

As with all good science fantasy, it has various levels, some of the deepest making one think, or you can just go with the flow and enjoy the yarn. That is something I also strive to do with readers, well, I try to.

From John's list on fiction for curious minds.

L.C. Conn

Author

This series follows Simon, a lowly kitchen boy who has the habit of daydreaming while he should be working. Little knowing that some of those daydreams would become waking nightmares that sees him travelling the world searching for the lost swords of power. It is set in the world of Osten Ard and the king is dead. A long-dormant evil is unleashed into the world which seeks dominion overall. Tad Williams is a brilliant storyteller and I have learned a lot from his writing. The series is well worth diving into and immersing yourself in this amazing tale. I have…

From L.C.'s list on fantasy that transport you into other worlds.

The Secret Humankind

By Gloria Oliver,

Book cover of The Secret Humankind

New book alert!

What is my book about?

She keeps her head down and cleans up messes. When the body count starts rising, will trying to make a living get her flushed?

Julia Xero is stuck in survival mode. After losing the only person she loved, the introverted orphan longs to escape her toxic employment for the zen of crime and trauma scene decontamination. But when she lands her dream job and is called to a bloody rooftop with a decapitated corpse, she’s horrified to come face to face with an otherworldly shark-toothed assassin.

Furious to learn she’s been enlisted by a clandestine race of beings against her…

The Secret Humankind

By Gloria Oliver,

What is this book about?

"Be prepared for a long night of reading as the story unfolds. The end will leave you wanting more." - Goodreads Reviewer She keeps her head down and cleans up messes. When the body count starts rising, will trying to make a living get her flushed?

Topics

Genres