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Dragon Mound (Knight in Shadow #1)

by Richard A. Knaak (Goodreads Author)

4.36 of 5 stars 4.36 · rating details · 25 ratings · 8 reviews

More than two centuries ago, the three kingdoms of Rundin, Wallmyre, and Tepis banded together at the urging of the wizard Paulo Centuros to combat the ambitions of the sorcerer-king, Novaris. Yet, although they were triumphant and the forces of the sorcerer-king were scattered, Novaris himself was not to be found. Uncertain as to whether their foe was dead, the wizard sen...more

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Published October 12th 2011 by Sea Lion Books

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Mar 20, 2013 Katy rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of high quest fantasy

Recommended to Katy by: Sea Lion Books

Shelves: ebook, galley-for-review

Please note: I read and reviewed this book in October of 2011. I'm adding formatting, and the disclosure that I received an ARC e-galley from Sea Lion Publications (this author's publisher) in exchange for an honest review.

My Synopsis: More than 200 years has passed since the area around Pretor’s Hill was the scene of a horrific battle – on one side the Sorcerer-King Novaris and his army of humans, trolls, morags, dragons and other nasty creatures; on the other side the Sorcerer Paulo Centuros w...more Please note: I read and reviewed this book in October of 2011. I'm adding formatting, and the disclosure that I received an ARC e-galley from Sea Lion Publications (this author's publisher) in exchange for an honest review.

My Synopsis: More than 200 years has passed since the area around Pretor’s Hill was the scene of a horrific battle – on one side the Sorcerer-King Novaris and his army of humans, trolls, morags, dragons and other nasty creatures; on the other side the Sorcerer Paulo Centuros with the humans of three realms, elves and others fighting to stop the spread of darkness. Among those involved in the war is the knight Evan Wytherling. He is cursed to wander the land until he can find Novaris – and confirm him dead, or kill Novaris himself.

My Thoughts: This is a well-written quest fantasy novel, with a lot of great characters. Each character is carefully created to be unique, and the area around Pretor Hill is described in many scenes. I really enjoyed the novel, which moved at a comfortable pace that allowed both plot and character development, yet kept things moving along nicely.

I did note a couple plot mixups – Evan lost his dagger at one point, but then when he and Mardi neared town, he suddenly had it again to give to her. Also, they met Steppenwald, and his bloodline is revealed, yet later Evan mentioned it like it was something he had just put together then and Mardi, who had heard it all the first time, acted like she’d had no idea.

However, the novel is written in such a way that I doubt many people would have picked up on this, and while it gave me a couple of “wait a minutes,” it didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the story. I did notice one sort of funny thing – other than Lord Steppenwald, the king’s representative, who calls his horse Ghost, no one else seemed to have named their horses. I didn’t really think of it until I was almost finished with the book, but then it seemed kind of strange.

At any rate, folks who enjoy quest fantasy, swords and sorcery, demons and dragons, should love this book. Also watch for “Wake of the Wyrm,” which is the sequel to “Dragon Mound.” Edit 3/9/13: This sequel is not yet out. I do not know when/if it will be released.(less)

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Apr 28, 2012 Ian rated it 3 of 5 stars

I found the book very intriguing at first, diving right in to the characters lives and the developing story around them. As the story progressed, however, my interest slowly dwindled. The constant use of the same descriptions for characters (e.g. the damnable steed), and a character who constantly repeats himself I found quite… irritating.
I understand this is only book one of the series and its primary goal is character developed, but I still found it’s pacing a bit dull.
My main problem is aro...more

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Mar 07, 2012 Diayll rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of High/Epic Fantasy, Dragon and Magic Lovers

Shelves: sealion-books

Originally Reviewed at: Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 5 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: Sea Lion Books
Reviewer: Heather

There are countless well developed characters found within Dragon Mound. Evan and Mardi are the main focus, though the story mostly follows Evan. He has lived for over 200 years as he embarks on his quest to find the evil sorcerer-King. This evil being was once the very man that Evan pledged his life to fight for, but an unforeseen turn of events quickly branded him as a traito...more Originally Reviewed at: Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 5 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: Sea Lion Books
Reviewer: Heather

There are countless well developed characters found within Dragon Mound. Evan and Mardi are the main focus, though the story mostly follows Evan. He has lived for over 200 years as he embarks on his quest to find the evil sorcerer-King. This evil being was once the very man that Evan pledged his life to fight for, but an unforeseen turn of events quickly branded him as a traitor.

Now fighting for the opposing side, Evan must lead his life with only one task in mind, and heart. He must put an end to the King even if it means losing his own life. However, he finds an ally in an unusual person, the Lady Mardi, who despite appearances isn’t what she seems.

Will Evan find the answers he is seeking? Does Mardi forgive his traitorous past? Will the duo come to the aid of mankind, or do they falter in the shadows of evil? You’ll have to read it to find out!

Knights, fair maidens, magic, curses, and brute strength encompass this action packed novel by one of my all time favorite authors, Richard Knaak. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of reading his Warcraft books, then this novel will not disappoint one bit! And if you haven’t picked up one of his amazing fantasies, now is a great time to start. This has quickly become one of my favorite genres of literature, and Knaak is to blame for my deep love of fantasy.

I enjoyed every single morsel of this epic tale which left me continuously turning the page to know what would happen next! The plot was thick with magic, action, and even a teensy hint of something unspoken. There were talks of creatures such as elves, ghosts, and dragons, oh my! This wonderful fantasy world pulled me in, and quickly gave me the illusion of being right beside Evan and Mardi.

I understand that my deep love for the author may make my opinion a bit biased, but trust me when I say Dragon Mound went up and beyond my expectations. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this trilogy as well as Knaak’s other novels.(less)

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Nov 05, 2011 Ronda Tutt rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantacy

Adventurous and Brilliant!

Wizards, Sorcerers, Witches, Knights, Dragons, Ghost, and Evil Wolf Creatures – Oh My! This is one brilliant and exciting magical adventure that will keep you glued to the pages. The writing ensnares you immediately into a fantasy world with smooth flowing words that come alive visually from the first page.

In this fantasy world, Knaak’s Wizard’s, Norvaris, and Centuros are beyond brilliant with their spells and magic even way past their lifetimes; however when you add t...more

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Jan 27, 2012 Jeff Raymond marked it as unfinished-reads

Shelves: books-i-own, to-read-fantasy-and-horror

Occasionally, you'll pick up a fantasy book that encapsulates every bad stereotype of high fantasy that you've heard - the book is overly descriptive, the characters wooden and unrealistic while playing as setpieces for the world around them, the story itself frustratingly derivative. It's just unfortunate all around.

I gave up on this at around 180 pages. I wanted to like this, as the last couple epic fantasy series I've picked up recently have left me cold and left me to toss them aside for a w...more

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Mar 20, 2012 Jake Klimeck rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Great book, takes you on a adventure that you never want to stop reading. cannot wait for the next book to come out so it can satisfy the burning hunger for more this book brought!

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Sep 16, 2012 Nancy Gibbins roberts rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is a great book! Very easy to read and a fantastic story.

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Feb 25, 2012 Hugo Saraiva rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Evan is placed on a cursed quest by Paulo Centuros, to find Novaris wether he be dead or alive. He would only be left to rest when his unending quest was complete. In this book Evan Wytherling arrives at Pretor's Hill. Pretor's Hill being the place where is quest had started. As Evan makes new friends, he is faced with ones of his past. Lot of magic flows through the town, some not knowing they can or even how they wield any kind of magic.

Great quest novel. Characters are explained in great deta...more

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Richard A. Knaak is the bestselling author of Dragonlance novels, Dragonrealm (his own creation), six novels for Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo series, and six works in the Warcraft universe. He has also written five non-series fantasy books.

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