The Last of a Thing

by Douglas Smith

Overview

What happens when the world loses the last of a thing?

Four mighty warriors set out to slay the last dragon, opposed by only a fool. But even a fool knows: the last of a thing is something to cherish.

Epic fantasy, short story

"I have read enough by this author to know he can create capably in any genre. His magic is not only in plot but it's delicate subtext. This foray into fantasy is no different. Delightful to read with lasting echoes." —Top 500 reviewer, Vine Voice

Product Details

BN ID:	2940185744208
Publisher:	Douglas Smith
Publication date:	01/30/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	99 KB

About the Author

Douglas Smith is a multi-award-winning author described by Library Journal as “one of Canada’s most original writers of speculative fiction.”

Published in twenty-seven languages, Doug is a three-time winner of Canada’s Aurora Award and has been a finalist for the Astounding Award, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Bookies Award, Canada’s juried Sunburst Award, and France’s juried Prix Masterton and Prix Bob Morane.

His works include the young adult urban fantasy trilogy, The Dream Rider Saga (The Hollow Boys, The Crystal Key, and The Lost Expedition); the Heroka shapeshifter novels, The Wolf at the End of the World and The Wolf and the Phoenix (in progress); the collections, Chimerascope and Impossibilia; the writer’s guide, Playing the Short Game: How to Market & Sell Short Fiction; and numerous short stories.

Doug lives near Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

“The man is Sturgeon good. Zelazny good. I don’t give those up easy.” —Spider Robinson, Hugo and Nebula Awards winner

“A great storyteller with a gifted and individual voice.” —Charles de Lint, World Fantasy Award winner

“His stories are a treasure trove of riches that will touch your heart while making you think.” —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Awards winner

“Stories you can’t forget, even years later.” —Julie Czerneda, multi-award-winning author and editor