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Drakin #2
The Orphans of Haven
The Red War may be over, but many wounds have not healed. For Sergeant Radley Zall, the nightmares never end. After years of struggling for survival, he finds himself in a dead end job, deporting wayward dragons to the Exclusion Zone. The horrors of his past have left him a broken man, slowly killing himself in a bottle of whiskey. It's a wearying existence that many former soldiers have been subjected to since the war ended, but for Radley, that is all about to change. Throughout his life, Radley's hatred of dragons has been unmatched until one evening when a small one shows up on his doorstep. The pathetic creature is emaciated and begging for shelter. Her appearance reminds him of his younger self, compelling him to help her. That uncharacteristic decision forces him to confront his past actions— some of which may have contributed to a sinister plot to reignite the Red War and wipe out the few remaining dragons on Earth.
- GenresDragons
557 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 2, 2018
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About the author
James Harrington
15 books9 followersJames Harrington was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He holds a Bachelor's in History, but also studied religion and how it related to his chosen subject matter. It was from those studies that Divinity was born.
James has written several essays and short stories, but had never gotten a full-length novel published until his big breakthrough with Magnifica, The Last Enchanter. Following its success, two more titles were added to the Magnifica series.
James currently lives in Massachusetts with his wife and children.
James has written several essays and short stories, but had never gotten a full-length novel published until his big breakthrough with Magnifica, The Last Enchanter. Following its success, two more titles were added to the Magnifica series.
James currently lives in Massachusetts with his wife and children.
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May 25, 2021
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10 years after the first book ended, there are still problem looming as the 'resolution' of the conflict was to keep dragons and humans separated and letting old wounds fester instead of heal. People bitter from their losses and hungry for revenge might be only the smallest problem when religious fanatics emerge with a plan to wipe the dragons out forever, supported by the mad scientist Dr. Castillo.
Radley - a drinking soldier longing for peace that seems to elude him, ends up helping a young dragon when he would least expect it. When it sets him on the run, he'll end up uncovering a dangerous plot and, with a small group of friends, try to stop another war.
Dr. Castillo (even more reminiscent of Mengele) is given the potential hinted by his short appearance in the first book. Radley and Qira will have to confront shadows of their pasts that seem to be more linked than they'd expect.
Longer review on my blog
10 years after the first book ended, there are still problem looming as the 'resolution' of the conflict was to keep dragons and humans separated and letting old wounds fester instead of heal. People bitter from their losses and hungry for revenge might be only the smallest problem when religious fanatics emerge with a plan to wipe the dragons out forever, supported by the mad scientist Dr. Castillo.
Radley - a drinking soldier longing for peace that seems to elude him, ends up helping a young dragon when he would least expect it. When it sets him on the run, he'll end up uncovering a dangerous plot and, with a small group of friends, try to stop another war.
Dr. Castillo (even more reminiscent of Mengele) is given the potential hinted by his short appearance in the first book. Radley and Qira will have to confront shadows of their pasts that seem to be more linked than they'd expect.
Longer review on my blog
Displaying 1 of 1 review