The Dragon Lord

Book of Years #3

by Peter Morwood

This is a previously published cover edition for ISBN 0099486601, found here.

The wizard Gemmel and Dewan, master strategist and captain of King Rynert's guard, journey into the heart of the Drusalan Empire to rescue Aldric Talvalin, after he is betrayed and abandoned by Rynert.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Collections, Epic Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery

318 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Peter Morwood was an Irish novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for his Horse Lords and Tales of Old Russia series. He lived in Ireland with his wife, writer Diane Duane, with whom he co-authored several works.

Reviews

[Shaitarn · Rating 3 out of 5]

After failing in his mission for King Rynert, Aldric Talvalin is betrayed to the forces governing the Empire by that same king. Disgusted by his treachery, Gemmel, sorcerer and foster-father to Aldric and Dewan, the captain of the guards forswear the king and head to the empire to rescue their friend - if they can.

The third in the continuing series, I found this book an enjoyable read if not a great one. I still love the characters and the action is as fast as ever, but I felt this book suffered from a feeling of being a bit of a filler - the main story was tied up so neatly it could've been scraped without almost nothing being lost.

Still, a good lead-in for book 4!

[Stuart Schneider · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the best of the series so far. Once again Voord flees the scene created by him. I cannot believe based on the plot lines that Voord ever considered advancement in the Emprorer’s troops as a means to make the Warlord the power in the world. He clearly only has selfish purposes in mind and there’s no way Alban was working in cohorts with both Voord the Emporer and the Warlord, so I am guessing the next story is simply about tracking Voord down to his lair, finishing him off and then leaving this world with the wizard? There’s only one way to find out......

[N Scobie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Read and enjoyed this book many years ago, it was a pleasure to read it again on the kindle. The book has lost nothing even as my tastes in literature has changed.

[Ian Lloyd-williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic sword and sorcery series strong plot great characters. Third in the series and well worth the read

[Little Timmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Morwood's "Book Of Years" series never falters in it's promise of a complex and entertaining story. Excellent characters and storyline complement the rich and elaborate world Morwood has created. Highly recommended

[James Traxler · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok.

I read this many years ago, probably in 1986 when it was first published - that's the year of the copy I've had since then. Time to let this book go now, I think...