by Tracy Hickman
Drakis is an Impress Warrior — a battle slave — in an obscure Elven household on the all but forgotten frontiers of the Rhonas Empire. He is a human; a rare thing in a world where humanity itself is all but extinct. But when a mysterious dwarf shatters the spell that enthralls the household slaves their world is shattered as well — and Drakis finds himself drawn toward a prophesied destiny that may — or may not — be his and which he will do anything to avoid.
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Book 1: Song of the Dragon
(July 2010)
Drakis returns from the War of the Nineth Throne — the last of the great dwarven wars — with a prize for his elven master: a strange dwarven bard and a stone which the dwarf claims to be the greatest treasure of all the kingdoms. He hopes that this prize will win him his hearts desire: pairing with his beloved Mala, a human female slave in their master’s household.
But the dwarf tells Drakis that his life is a lie: that the elven devotions held each night hide from his mind every bad thing that happened to him during the day … and keeping him a contented slave forever. When Drakis is nearly beaten to death by his master and then suffers even worse abuse by his daughter — all predicted with horrifying accuracy by the dwarf — Drakis begins to question the very devotions that are at the heart of elven life. But it is only when the dwarf destroys the well of house magic that the spell collapses…
…And suddenly every slave in the household — from lowest cook to the trained warriors of the household cohort — suddenly REMEMBERS.
Thus begins the odyssey of Drakis, an escaped slave, who discovers that his name is at the heart of a prophesy that threatens the existence of the oppressive Rhonas Empire itself. Yet as destiny seems to close in on Drakis from every turn, he himself tries desperately to avoid fate.
Available in Hardback. Paperback available July 5th, 2011.
Citadels of the Lost
(July 5th, 2011)
The latest novel in the “enthralling” (Midwest Book Review) Annals of Drakis fantasy epic.
The fates of Drakis, former slave warrior of the elven empire of Rhonas, and Soen, former Inquisitor of the Iblisi, are inexorably tied to the magic of Aether-lifeblood of the elven empire and the cause of humanity’s fall. As each searches for the truth beyond legends, he must face his own destiny: Drakis amid the ruins of humanity’s Lost Citadels; Soen in a desperate race to seize control of the farthest Aether Well of the empire…
Available July 5th, 2011
Book 3 is tentatively titled ‘Blood of the Emperor.’
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I know it was announced a Trilogy of Drakis…but why to authors keep dragging these books out…come on…A GOOD BOOK IS ONE YOU CAN FINISH BEFORE YOU DIE
I’m not entirely sure what you’re saying. I certainly WILL finish the Drakis series before I die … next month in fact. I believe I will last far beyond that point in time since I have contract commitments through next year and my publisher will not allow otherwise, let alone my wife.
I will begin reading the first book tonight but I have read some bad reviews because the elves are evil. Tracy Hickman is a great writer along with Margaret Weis an I for one look towards to reading this book.
loved the first two books of the annals of drakis, cant wait for the third one! just finised secert of the dragon cant wait for the next one, love your work sincerly aaron smolen
Just finished reading the first book! I must say that it captivated me! Amazing writing! I will find and read the 2nd of the series. And patiently await book number three!
Great series sir.
Just finished the 2nd book and looking forward to your 3rd.
I’ve read almost all the major fantasy series thus far and I have to say that this is a breath of fresh air.
Not a flabbergasted play of volumes of “words” to fill mediocre pages such as descended the pages of late: George R. R. Martin’s series.
Thank you.
Look Forward to book 3, It has been a totally Awesome Series as of yet so far!!! Please Keep up the great work good sir!
When will book 3 be coming out?
I’ll be working on book III of Drakis this fall … with an expected release date of summer 2012.
I read book 1 and rushed to get Book 2!!!! I have about 10 pages to go and trying not to finish BEFORE Book 3 comes! LOL. But not going to happen, I need to know what those last pages say! lol Anywho!! Can’t wait for NUMBER 3!!!!