Sword of Tears

The Sword of the Dragon #5

by Scott Appleton

The parting gift of a dragon’s daughter, the man whom she loved, and the lord who is seeding a civil war. Salvation comes from the most unlikely place. When Caritha sailed across the Sea of Serpents, she left behind a gift for Ombre. He vowed not to open the letter, believing it would mean that he had given up on ever finding her alive. But is the letter more than a letter, and can the gift of a dragon’s daughter make him more of a warrior than he was? Love strengthens, even over a vast distance, and Ombre’s optimism may be the candle that keeps the darkness at bay. A faction has formed in the Hemmed Land, and they oppose the coming exodus. Their numbers are growing quickly, threatening the peace that Ilfedo and his allies have maintained. But someone far deadlier is at work behind the scenes, and he seeks to destroy the Hemmed Land from within. When Ilfedo fights for unity, is he looking for the wrong enemy?

300 pages, Paperback

Published September 2, 2021

About the author

Scott Appleton is the author of the novels The Sword of the Dragon series, and The Neverqueen Saga, which are widely read by adults and younger readers.

Besides these, Scott has also published a collection of short speculative fiction (By Sword By Right) which runs the gamut of science-fiction, fantasy, allegory, romance, poetry, and biblical.

Driven by a love of storytelling and an appreciation for the craft, Scott has spoken extensively at events across the United States. His specialization in fiction editing and writing has garnered praise from some prominent writers.

Scott was born in Connecticut and grew up there. He actively pursued astronomy through his teen years, built ships-in-bottles and, throughout his life, read and wrote extensively. Besides his writing he works in sales.

Currently Scott lives in Greenville, South Carolina with his wife, Kelley, and their five children. His activities of choice are reading with his kids, watching fantasy and science-fiction movies, reading, and playing the occasional Star Wars video game. You can find him at AuthorAppleton.com and facebook.com/scottappleton.fans