Dragon Eaters (Heroika, #1) in Sword & Sorcery: "An earthier sort of fantasy"

May 08, 2015 Andrew Weston rated it it was amazing

As J.R.R. Tolkien himself once said “It simply isn’t an adventure worth telling if there aren’t any dragons.”
And that principle rings through loud and clear in Heroika – Dragon Eaters, a strikingly entertaining collection of short stories from seventeen writers possessing vivid imaginations.
But how to summarize their offering without giving the game away?
Let’s just say, there’s something here for everyone. From fiction that delves into heartbreak and tragedy, where the ultimate sacrifice is will ...more

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Jun 23, 2015 Katrina rated it it was amazing

The English word 'Dragon' is descended from the Greek 'Drakon', or serpent, and 'Draconta', or 'to see'. It is fitting in homage to the great mythological beasts, that many of them meet their end by being blinded.
Heroika takes us on a journey through time and through the minds of 17 authors, all of whom have created a story in which the dragon, sometimes an ally, other times a foe, is seen as formidable and mighty.

I did enjoy the anthology and found it showcased the skills of the authors who wo ...more

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May 26, 2015 Charles rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy

Heroika: Dragon Eaters, Edited by Janet Morris

I first became familiar with Janet Morris through her stories in the Thieves’ World Series. Morris generally wrote my favorite stories throughout that series, and when her characters from there, “Tempus” and “Niko,” appeared in several spinoff novels I also read and enjoyed those. So, when I heard of a new fantasy anthology edited by Morris, I quickly picked it up.

In Heroika: Dragon Eaters, Morris has put together seventeen short stories that all fe ...more

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Jun 18, 2015 Jason Waltz rated it really liked it

Shelves: anthologies, series, fantastical, fun, s-s

Awesome coverage of an awe-inspiring collection of heroism and dragon-fighting tales! Crests off and swords raised to the editors, authors, and designers of the first in hopefully a long line of heroic anthologies. Definitely a title any serious fan of heroism, S&S, and dragons-as-the-enemy should snap up!

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Jun 10, 2015 Lori Myers rated it it was amazing

What a fun read this was! I had an absolute blast getting seventeen lessons on how to kill a dragon, and the heroes that take it upon themselves to rid the world of the evil that is dragons. Each of the contributing authors brought a unique and enthralling story to the table. One of the best part of this book for me was revisiting some old stomping grounds courtesy of Janet and Chris Morris, and Joe Bonadonna. I very much enjoyed reading their stories taking place in familiar settings. But THE B ...more

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Nov 16, 2015 Davide rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

“Heroika – Dragon Eaters”, is a massive, highly entertaining collection of fantasy stories edited by Janet Morris and published by Perseid Press.
The contributors roster lines up a fine selection of authors: Janet Morris and Chris Morris, S. E. Lindberg, Walter Rhein, Cas Peace, Jack William Finley, A.L. Butcher, Travis Ludvigson, Tom Barczak, J. P. Wilder, Joe Bonadonna, Milton Davis, M Harold Page, William Hiles, Beth W.Patterson, Bruce Durham, and Mark Finn.

I like very much the central concept ...more

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