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Dragonlance: The New Adventures #2
The Dying Kingdom
AN ANCIENT EVIL
The kingdom of Arngrim is a cold and mysterious place. Home to the Scarlet Brethren, a sect of powerful wizards, this near-forgotten place may hold the key to restoring Nearra's memory. But neither Nearra nor her friends realize the price they'll have to pay.
Distracted by the charms of Arngrim's heir apparent, Catriona fails to see the danger that lies before them. As Nearra's dark visions grow stronger, Davyn struggles to hide the secret that could save her. Soon the companions find they've blundered into a terrifying plot, and this time Nearra isn't the only one who will have to fight for her life.
The kingdom of Arngrim is a cold and mysterious place. Home to the Scarlet Brethren, a sect of powerful wizards, this near-forgotten place may hold the key to restoring Nearra's memory. But neither Nearra nor her friends realize the price they'll have to pay.
Distracted by the charms of Arngrim's heir apparent, Catriona fails to see the danger that lies before them. As Nearra's dark visions grow stronger, Davyn struggles to hide the secret that could save her. Soon the companions find they've blundered into a terrifying plot, and this time Nearra isn't the only one who will have to fight for her life.
237 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2004
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About the author
Stephen D. Sullivan
109 books45 followersI was born in 1959, grew up in Massachusetts, attended SMU (U. Mass, Dartmouth), and moved to Wisconsin to work for TSR (the Dungeons & Dragons people) in 1980. I’ve been here ever since, writing stories, drawing, and raising kids with my wife (who I’ve been with since 1980 as well).
I’ve had more than 30 books published (not counting the anthologies, but counting the ghost-written stuff only alluded to on this site). I also run a small publishing house, Walkabout Publishing. Recently, I've started posting new stories for Kindle on Amazon, in addition to my print work.
You can write to me: fanmail@stephendsullivan.com – but please be kind (and patient), okay? And don't forget to check my web site. You'll like it. Adventure guaranteed. (Monsters optional.)
I’ve had more than 30 books published (not counting the anthologies, but counting the ghost-written stuff only alluded to on this site). I also run a small publishing house, Walkabout Publishing. Recently, I've started posting new stories for Kindle on Amazon, in addition to my print work.
You can write to me: fanmail@stephendsullivan.com – but please be kind (and patient), okay? And don't forget to check my web site. You'll like it. Adventure guaranteed. (Monsters optional.)
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May 29, 2017
Actual rating is 3.5 stars.
This is the second book of a series and the first one must be read before this book. This series is a young readers series and takes place in the Dragonlance universe. We continue with the adventure with our new group of companions (minus one) as they search for a cure for Nearra. They enter a kingdom that has a group of wizards that could possibly cure her but everything isn't what it seems to be in this kingdom.
This book was definitely a step up from the first book in this series. This is a fun, little series that does read like a young readers book. So far, the highlight of this series is the characters. This holds true for this book as this was a terrific book for the character Catriona. She has quickly become a favorite of mine. My complaint from the first book is it seemed like it was written from a checklist. That isn't the case with this one. It has an all around story that moves the series arc forward and lets the reader connect with the characters.
I am enjoying this series. I don't think it is meant to be held to the same standard as the numerous novels in this universe. I believe it is meant to be a fun peek into this universe for old and new fans. It accomplishes this while this book also allows the reader to enjoy its different characters.
This is the second book of a series and the first one must be read before this book. This series is a young readers series and takes place in the Dragonlance universe. We continue with the adventure with our new group of companions (minus one) as they search for a cure for Nearra. They enter a kingdom that has a group of wizards that could possibly cure her but everything isn't what it seems to be in this kingdom.
This book was definitely a step up from the first book in this series. This is a fun, little series that does read like a young readers book. So far, the highlight of this series is the characters. This holds true for this book as this was a terrific book for the character Catriona. She has quickly become a favorite of mine. My complaint from the first book is it seemed like it was written from a checklist. That isn't the case with this one. It has an all around story that moves the series arc forward and lets the reader connect with the characters.
I am enjoying this series. I don't think it is meant to be held to the same standard as the numerous novels in this universe. I believe it is meant to be a fun peek into this universe for old and new fans. It accomplishes this while this book also allows the reader to enjoy its different characters.
December 12, 2018
As before, narrator is decent but not great.
As befitting a YA book, the story is very juvenile. Unfortunately, it's also lacking any real depth, complexity, or detailed description.
I can see how things are going to end up tying together and the characters are all interesting enough to continue the series.
As befitting a YA book, the story is very juvenile. Unfortunately, it's also lacking any real depth, complexity, or detailed description.
I can see how things are going to end up tying together and the characters are all interesting enough to continue the series.
May 18, 2017
This is my 3rd time reading this series plus I bought the series after the 2nd time I read it. A great fantasy novel
January 16, 2025
I loved the premise of this one, and it was a fun read from start to finish.
November 13, 2015
The Dying Kingdom continues right where Temple of the Dragonslayer leaves off. But since this book is written by a different author, it has a slightly different feel. In my mind, this is great. In fact, I liked this book much better than the first in this series. The entire second half of the book is one cliffhanger after another as three different storylines are going on at the same time. I did not want to put this book down, even for a second!
This is a real page-turner and Stephen D. Sullivan has proven to me that he really knows the Dungeons & Dragons world and can write excellent Fantasy. Throughout most of the book, then evil wizard inside of Nearra does not play as much of a part as she did in Temple of the Dragonslayer. I actually enjoyed this. But I also figured that the time would soon arrive when the evil wizard would begin to emerge and make her presence known.
Will Nearra be able to keep her personality intact under the onslaught of magic that is sure to come? Who will prevail and rule over her body when the battle is over? You will have to pick up a copy of The Dying Kingdom to find out. This is an excellent story all the way around. I can't wait to read the next book by Dan Willis, The Dragon Well.
I rated this book a 9 out of 10.
This is a real page-turner and Stephen D. Sullivan has proven to me that he really knows the Dungeons & Dragons world and can write excellent Fantasy. Throughout most of the book, then evil wizard inside of Nearra does not play as much of a part as she did in Temple of the Dragonslayer. I actually enjoyed this. But I also figured that the time would soon arrive when the evil wizard would begin to emerge and make her presence known.
Will Nearra be able to keep her personality intact under the onslaught of magic that is sure to come? Who will prevail and rule over her body when the battle is over? You will have to pick up a copy of The Dying Kingdom to find out. This is an excellent story all the way around. I can't wait to read the next book by Dan Willis, The Dragon Well.
I rated this book a 9 out of 10.
March 20, 2009
Great book, bad ending
April 29, 2011
Marginally better than the first, though I still don't care about the main antagonist. He seems superfluous to the story.
May 25, 2012
gave up on the series
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