Dragonmark (Dark-Hunter Series #20)

by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Overview

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon brings us back to the astonishing world of the Dark-Hunters in Dragonmark, where man and mythology collide. . .

Centuries ago, Illarion was betrayed—a dragon made human against his will, then forced to serve humanity as a dragonmount in their army, and to fight for them in barbaric wars, even while he hated everything about them. Enslaved and separated from everyone he knew and from his own dragon brothers, he was forced into exile in a fey realm where he lost the only thing he ever really loved.

Now Illarion has a chance to regain what’s been lost—to have the one thing he covets most. But only if he gives up his brothers and forsakes the oaths he holds most dear. Yet what terrifies him most isn’t the cost his happiness might incur, it’s the fact that there is just enough human in his dragon’s heart that he might actually be willing to pay it and betray everything and everyone—to see the entire world burn...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250092427
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/04/2017
Series:	Dark-Hunter Series
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	121,526
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 6.20(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon is a regular in the #1 spot. This extraordinary bestseller continues to top every genre in which she writes, including manga and graphic novels. More than 70 million copies of her books are in print in more than one hundred countries. Her current series include The Dark-Hunters, The League, Deadman’s Cross, Chronicles of Nick, Hellchasers, Mikro Chasers, and The Lords of Avalon. Her Chronicles of Nick and Dark-Hunter series are soon to be major motion pictures.

Editorial Reviews

[A] publishing phenomenon . . . [Sherrilyn Kenyon is] the reigning queen of the wildly successful paranormal scene . . . Just one example of arguably the most in-demand and prolific authors in America these days. —Publishers Weekly

Kenyon's writing is brisk, ironic and relentless imaginative. These are not your mother's vampire novels —Boston Globe

[An] engaging read. —Entertainment Weekly

“A fascinating ride.” – Readerto Reader on Dragonbane

“Sherrilyn Kenyon’s newest Dark-Hunter novel brings her signature complex worldbuilding to new heights, with convoluted lore and magical artifacts galore.” – Portland Book Review on Son of No One

“Once again Ms. Kenyon has managed to blow me away with another fantastical and imaginative story in Son of No One. “– The Reading Café

From the Publisher

10/17/2016
Kenyon’s Dark-Hunter series continues with this somewhat grim but nonetheless delightful 27th installment. The dragons have been around since before humans kept recorded history. Illarion is one of them. He has lived through being tortured and having his voice stolen by the humans he’s come to hate. He is quite content to live in solitude, venturing only occasionally among humans, until he meets Edilyn, the only person who ever showed him kindness. Their bond is strong and quick to develop, but a betrayal by someone close to Edilyn sets in motion a series of events that may tear them apart. Any installment in a long-running series will be burdened with history and relationships that cannot be condensed into a few pages, and new readers will be lost. However, the well-developed interactions between Edilyn and Illarion add a layer of enjoyment for longtime fans. The story takes an abrupt and rather confusing turn halfway through, but the subsequent action and adventure more than make up for the incongruity. The novel stands on its own merits, but it’s clear this is a transition piece, leading much deeper into the larger plot arc. Agent: Robert Gottlieb, Trident Media Group. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

Returning to the world of the Dark Hunters, narrator Holter Graham brings to life the paranormal romance of the dragon Illarion and the human Edilyn. Illarion is dealing with the betrayal of having been made human against his will and forced to serve in the humans’ army. But when he encounters the human Edilyn, much to his surprise, he falls in love with her. Graham voices the various characters well—especially strong is the gravelly timbre he gives Illarion. Graham’s subtle way of expressing the humor in the story further enhances the listening experience. Listeners don’t need to be familiar with the series, but it would add to their enjoyment. S.B. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine

SEPTEMBER 2016 - AudioFile