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The Royal Dragoneers (Dragoneers Saga Book 1) Kindle Edition

by M. R. Mathias (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 1,283 ratings
The Royal Dragoneers, begins a complete six book, original fantasy adventure, featuring all the favorites like, trolls, Druids, dragon riders, and magic. Zahrellion is a Druida. She likes Jenka, and the two share a great destiny as Dragoneers, dragon-riding protectors of an isolated realm. What if a horn-headed creature rallied all of troll-kind to end humanity? And what if there were more champions? Of course, there is Marcherion, from the free Kindle novella, "The First Dragoneer." But an ebony skinned Outlander girl, and a determined one-legged boy, have every intention of joining the fight! Hold on to your dragon! You're about to journey through a brave new world of hearty survivors straight into a dragon riding, troll fighting adventure for the ages. After struggling for more than two centuries to tame the inhospitable, dragon infested Islands where they washed up, the descendants of the survivors of a lost passenger ship are now striving to tame the Mainland they have found. But the Goblin King, an Ivory antlered demon called Gravelbone, has a different plan for the men who are invading his territory. He and his Nightshade are rallying the trolls to defend their lands. With the help of the dragons, goblins, and orcs they plan on rendering the wall the humans have built useless, so that they can drive man back to the islands from where they came. When stubborn King Blanchard finally accepts that the kingdom really is under attack it may be too late, and the only ones who can save the people on the Mainland have been locked away in the dungeon. Join some brave young men and their mentor, a grizzled old King's Ranger, and a particularly clever young magic wielding woman, as they traverse the wild frontier, and sail to King's Island to warn the King of the warring trolls. Then hold on for your life as you tear through the pages, because the pure blooded dragons they have befriended have another plan all together. Thanks to GVTgrafix@aol.com for the Dragoneers emblem design.
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    8 - 18 years
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    The Dragoneer Saga
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    306 pages
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    7 Oct. 2010
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The Royal Dragoneers was deemed one of the top indie fantasy releases of 2010 by Fantasy Book Critic, and was listed in the first ever Publishers Weekly Indie Select issue in Dec. 2010. It was also nominated for The Locus Poll 2011. This 115k word dragon-fantasy is the first full length installment of The Dragoneers Saga. - Digital Wizard Mathias has created a great cast of characters... My favorite was Zah. She is a strong female, and she can kick some major butt. The other characters I loved were the dragons...seriously kept me on the edge of the seat. --Michelle Goodreads Review The action is fast and furious, and the novel has the author's trademark twists on the traditional storyline and keeps one guessing where it will go... discovery and magic, written in the exuberant style of the author which is familiar from The Sword and the Dragon. It is a fun book that I heartily recommend. -- Fantasy Book Critic An exciting step into a mythic world of awe-inspiring escapade, wild battles, exciting characters. Action is fast paced, satisfying in quantity and moves the reader at a brisk pace from page to page at a breathless tempo --MJ Hollingshead Book Review Mathias is a master at characterization. The dragons are magnificent in the story. I also enjoyed the characters of Zah and Jenka. The plot is intricately woven with twists and turns that will keep the reader guessing. The story has a mythical quality. Fans of fantasy will not want to miss this one. -- Readers Favorite Awards

About the Author

M.R. Mathias rose from unknown to award-winning, best-selling author at a pace most authors can only dream about. He is a prolific writer of epic fantasy novels, novellas, and short stories. Despite his busy writing, publishing, and promotional schedule Mathias continues to aid his fellow indie authors by posting about their books at Twitter and Facebook etc. He shared his considerable knowledge of self-promotion in publishing The First Ten Steps. The book has become an important indie guide for navigating the often murky waters of using social media sites to get your eBook in front of avid readers. Mathias has taken cross promotion to a new level in his Indie Kindy giveaways where he gives away a FREE Kindle Touch and or Kindle Fire loaded with independently published books. These events create a great deal of interest for the authors involved and to independently published books as a whole. It is a pleasure working with M.R. Mathias and watching his amazing run at the top of the Amazon best seller lists. William R. Potter Indie author Founder of the Independent Author Network There are few writers in the genre of fantasy that can equal the creative mind of M.R. Mathias - now acknowledged as a master in this genre of dragons and dwarves, and magic, and spells, and all aspects of fantasy. -- Top 100, Hall of Fame, Vine Voice, Book Reviewer, Grady Harp Visit www.mrmathias.com, or use these series hashtags on twitter to find maps, cover art, sales, giveaways, book reviews, upcoming releases, and contest information: #Wardstone #DragoneerSaga #VanxMalic #MRMathias

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0046H9GBW
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 7 Oct. 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Dragoneer Saga
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 18 years
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M. R. Mathias is a member of the Authors Guild who cares for his wife, a Breast Cancer Warrior who has Parkinson's. After raising two boys into fine young men, they and two dogs split their time between a modest smalltown home, and an apartment built on a floating dock on Lake Ultura (aka Lake Texoma) which foots into an amazing State Park brimming with all sorts of wildlife. Like the wizards of old, he tends to the animals who share the area and inspire the creatures in his works. He likes to fish, write, play guitar, and he builds all sorts of things out of reclaimed wood. He sold over two million eBooks most of them before eBooks were cool. His work is critically acclaimed, and has earned multiple literary awards, including a coveted Locus Poll nomination.

**Featured in the March 2020, Publisher's Weekly article, "As Luck Would Have It"

"The Master of Epic Fantasy" - Kindle Nation Daily, Nov. 2017

Mathias has authored several fantasy series and compiled an admirable list of accolades along the way.

--Devious Arcana, (ongoing)

--The Wardstone Trilogy (3 Books)

-- Perpetual Fantastica Fantastica (4 Books)

--The Dragoneer Saga (6 Books)

--The Legend of Vanx Malic (10 Books)

--The Crimzon and Clover Short Story Series (8 Books)

--Master Zarvin's Adventures (3 Books)

--Dragon Racers (3 books)

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"There are few writers in the genre of fantasy that can equal the creative mind of M.R. Mathias - now acknowledged as a master in this genre of dragons and dwarves, and magic, and spells, and all aspects of fantasy."-- Top 100, Hall of Fame, Vine Voice, Book Reviewer, Grady Harp

"M.R. Mathias imagines a setting that will entice readers and lead them, along with his characters, on a breathtaking adventure." -- Readers Favorite Book Awards review of M. R. Mathias's 2017 Award Winning novel "A Gossamer Lens" from The Legend of Vanx Malic series

"M.R. Mathias is a master at world building and is so good with creative descriptions that you can almost feel the wind whipping through your hair as you soar along on the back of a dragon." -- Readers Favorite Awards review of M. R. Mathias's 2015 "Gold Medal" Award Winning novel "Blood and Royalty" from The Dragoneer Saga"

"You've (Mathias) already achieved much, much more than so many people who like to think of themselves as writers." -- @Gollancz The Deputy Publishing Director of SF, Fantasy & Horror list of the Orion Publishing Group, 2013

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Customers find the book to be a gripping tale of adventure and fantasy with real twists throughout, and one customer notes it's told in a very believable way. They appreciate the intriguing characters and find it an easy read, with one mentioning it's suitable for both adults and children. Customers consider the book excellent value for money.

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Customers find the book easy to read and well-written, with one customer noting how the story unfolds in a believable manner.

"...I'm often guilty of skipping bits, but read every single word with enjoyment and looked forward to the second book of the saga." Read more

"An epic fantasy tale where loved characters can die. I enjoyed this story and its twists around the idea of a clueless King and an overzealous Prince..." Read more

"...Give it a read, well worth it. It also has a peek preview into the next book which I am downloading now.." Read more

"...The author has some fantastic ideas but i dont beleave he has the skill to bring them to life...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the storyline of this book, describing it as a gripping tale of adventure and fantasy with real twists throughout.

"...The characters are well delineated and convincing and the story moves along at a good pace...." Read more

"An epic fantasy tale where loved characters can die...." Read more

"I really enjoyed the storyline and it could of been fantastic...." Read more

"...The story is easy going and sucks you right in to the world, and adventures, of Jenka, Zah and Ricky with a healthy dose of emotion along the..." Read more

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Customers find the book excellent and inexpensive.

"...Give it a read, well worth it. It also has a peek preview into the next book which I am downloading now.." Read more

"...descriptions and more back storys, but, on the other hand, the books are inexpensive and if you want something just for train journys and such then..." Read more

"Enjoying this books so much that I am reading well past midnight...." Read more

"An excellent book I will definitely be reading more of the series it was a book that I found difficult to put down." Read more

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  • R. Wileman
    5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable fantasy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 March 2013
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    I read this book in two sittings, sitting up late. I was gripped from the start and found myself totally absorbed by the fantasy world constructed so believably by the author. The characters are well delineated and convincing and the story moves along at a good pace. I'm often guilty of skipping bits, but read every single word with enjoyment and looked forward to the second book of the saga.
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  • Emilija Stalaza
    4.0 out of 5 stars An epic fantasy tale where loved characters can die
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2017
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    An epic fantasy tale where loved characters can die. I enjoyed this story and its twists around the idea of a clueless King and an overzealous Prince. I think the main characters were realistic and sympathetic to the audience. My one criticism was that by the end we were losing a sense of scale. Everything had become so big and affected so many people that people died and were thrown aside as if by a hand of God. By the end, we were missing the close lens of pain which was so key to making the early chapters something special. There were close ups of loved characters in pain in the closing chapters, but the numbers of dead were not zoomed in upon as much.

    I wonder what future books could add to the series rather than more of the same and think more could have been added to make this clearer. What kind of fight can we expect in coming books? As it is, I think the first book has satisfied me and I won't read on. I'm hovering around 3.5 stars for my overall rating.
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  • AM Brum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Royal Dragoneers, more twists and turns than the dragons in the air
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2013
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    Absolutely love this book. It starts quite sedate, setting the scene and characters and you may think it is not going far but persevere, once the action starts it does not stop, I was so hooked.
    The writing and some of the conversations are so down to earth, for a fiction book, it had me chuckling in places.
    Give it a read, well worth it. It also has a peek preview into the next book which I am downloading now..
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  • clairebear
    3.0 out of 5 stars leaves you wanting.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 May 2012
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    I really enjoyed the storyline and it could of been fantastic. The author has some fantastic ideas but i dont beleave he has the skill to bring them to life. There is not enough back story for the charecters and some things are left unexplained altogether. The story is extremly fast paced and is very rushed as if the author just wanted to get to the end. I beleave that there is going to be another book released soon but it is going to centre on only one off the dragoneers. I think the author should off made the first three books into four to give more detailed descriptions and more back storys, but, on the other hand, the books are inexpensive and if you want something just for train journys and such then these series of books will do the job nicely.
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  • MJR-73
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great story unfolds from the pen, or the keyboard, of M.R.Mathias.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 September 2013
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    The start of another great tale. I really enjoyed The Wardstone trilogy and this book didn't disappoint either.

    The story is easy going and sucks you right in to the world, and adventures, of Jenka, Zah and Ricky with a healthy dose of emotion along the way.

    Grab it and enjoy it.
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  • Simon Kelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 September 2015
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    I bought this book on a bit of a whim and didn't regret it, it hooked me from early on in the book. there are some real twists though out the book that keep you wanting to read more.

    I would recommend.
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  • Chris Graham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Star Wars - Dragoneer version...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 June 2019
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    A young archer takes aim at a majestic old stag, hoping to feed himself, his mother and make some money, but a baby dragon has ideas for a feast of his own.
    As the tale unfolds, expect the unexpected and enjoy the dragon rides of your life, complete with magic, trolls, orcs and ogres.
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  • sly
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice story line
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 February 2017
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    This is a well written story. You cant say for sure that you know everything that will happen eventually. Sequence is good. Got confused with some.of the names though, but with so many characters who wouldnt be? Nice one
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  • poofy100
    4.0 out of 5 stars I would keep reading the series...
    Reviewed in Germany on 14 December 2013
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    Good, solid read, if a bit slow. Just my opinion though! Simple and straightforward story-telling that, while not keeping me glued to the book, kept a steady pace and was satisfying.
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  • Roger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great but ends abruptly
    Reviewed in Canada on 6 March 2019
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    First book in series for s great starting on second right away, lots of action and not too much extra
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  • nanderica
    3.0 out of 5 stars a nice fantasy book
    Reviewed in Brazil on 31 January 2013
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    I bought this book after reading its free prequel, which I found great. This book begins very promising, and it stays all right, but it just doesn't deliver all that I was hoping for at the end. It's nice, but it doesn't get you craving for more.
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  • G.E.
    1.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't finish it.
    Reviewed in Mexico on 22 July 2020
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    Terrible writing
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  • Heather
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a unique series
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 November 2013
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    What I like best about Mathias's books is his consistent and total image of a world and its history. This book (and the whole series) is no exception. While he stays true to standard lore of aloof elves, dense ogres, and evil demons, he is interestingly on the side of dragons. In this world, dragons can be lower creatures that resemble what we usually picture when we hear the world: fire-breathing, menacing creatures that just want to kill us. But he also writes of a purer branch of dragons that can speak with humans and form true communities and beliefs. Of course, this book being number one in the series, it involves the characters discovering this higher branch and learning how important they are as allies in an upcoming war. Because the nature of these higher dragons isn't understood at first, the dragoneers (those who bond with them) must fight with their fellow humans just to be heard. Eventually cooler heads prevail, but not after some drastic measures are taken.

    It seems as though there are fewer main or prominent supporting characters in this book than in some of his others, but it allows the reader to get to know each one a little more. And this book introduces the personalities and culture of the dragons, something I really enjoy. And the characters range in prominence from normal men and women to royalty. It never hurts to throw people from completely different backgrounds together in a story; it adds depth and smaller struggles that keep the plot moving. It also creates opportunities for the story line that wouldn't exist otherwise. Mathias does a great job at setting up who the dragoneers are and how they discover this bond; no two are alike and it's not entirely unbelievable that they all come into their own around the same time.

    The story is interesting and involves a lot of action. It develops a little slowly at first, but there is a lot to learn about the culture and beliefs of the world. You can't appreciate how much of a 180 it is for the dragoneers until you fully understand how thoroughly dragons are hated in this world. And the book is the first in a series, so not everything is tied up at the end, though many things are. It leaves enough open to encourage you to buy the next one. And, as someone who has read the final book, I can promise that it all ties together well in the end. Just like with the others Mathias series I've read, he makes sure to give the reader closure (though you may sometimes wish things turned out a little differently for one character or another). This book builds up anticipation throughout and you won't be disappointed in where it leaves off. You'll just want to get the second book soon after.

    Mathias's writing style is very clear and not very heavy-handed. One issue I have with a lot of fantasy novels is that the writing is so dense it takes four times as long to get through than lighter novels. And many writers like to go into such intense detail that you find yourself thinking, "I don't really care what every house's armor looks like; I'm going to go do something else." You won't have this problem with Mathias. He balances his storytelling so you don't get excessive exposition at the beginning, though you get what information you need to understand what's going on. And he has such control over his imagined world that you never get lost or think he's changed things up on you. And if you've read other books of his, you'll find that he keeps the feel of the world the same in all his books. The different series take place at different times so it allows some freedom for change in politics and whatnot, but you never feel like you're in a completely new place with no map.

    I absolutely recommend this book, and the whole series. While I enjoy all of his work, I think this series is my favorite because of the intense, positive involvement of dragons. I know it's not the first story to include dragons in a positive light, but those stories are uncommon and any off the beaten path of lore and fantasy is going to catch my attention. Give this series a chance and you'll see what I mean. Mathias has added an element that many of the biggest fantasy writers haven't and it makes a much bigger impact on how fantasy writing goes than you might imagine.
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