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Stronghold (Dragon Star, Book 1) Mass Market Paperback – September 3, 1991
With her widely acclaimed, bestselling fantasy trilogy, Dragon Prince, Melanie Rawn opened an enchanted gateway to a spellbinding universe of Sunrunner’s magic and sorcerous evil, of a ruler fighting to bring peace to a world of warring kingdoms, and of the dragons—deadly dangerous yet holding the secret to wealth beyond imagining.
Now, in Stronghold, the first novel of Melanie’s new Dragon Star trilogy, there is a devastating new challenge to the power of both the High Prince Rohan and Andry, Lord of the Sunrunners at Goddess Keep, as a mysterious and seemingly unstoppable invasion force swarms across their lands. For Andry it signals the start of a nightmare made real, the horrifying fulfillment of his long ago visions of his homeland in flames, and he will draw upon even the forbidden sorcerer’s magic in an attempt to destroy this enemy which is bent on the extermination of all Sunrunners.
Rohan and his son Pol will also fight the enemy with every weapon at their command—from their valiant warriors, to conjurations with sun, moons, and stars, to the terrifying presence of the dragons, to the unforgiving wrath of the Desert itself. Yet soon they begin to fear that this invasion may prove not only the end of their dream of an unbreakable peace but the beginning of the end of their entire world....
- Print length592 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherDAW
- Publication dateSeptember 3, 1991
- Dimensions4.15 x 1.5 x 6.7 inches
- ISBN-109780886774820
- ISBN-13978-0886774820
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“Rawn demonstrates a fine sense of world building and characterization.... Challenging fantasy well worth the effort.” —Booklist
“Continues the skillful plotting and complex relationships outline in previous novels. Epic in scope, with a large cast of vivid characters.” —Library Journal
“Rawn’s complex and appealing major characters, her fully imagined historical and cultural backgrounds, and her absorbing systems of Sunrunners’ and sorcerers’ magic all give this series a tremendous and well deserved appeal to lovers of intricate and intelligent fantasy worlds.” —VOYA
“Melanie Rawn’s dragons grow more fascinating with each new book. Readers will luxuriate in the spellbinding characterizations and compelling plot convolutions that make Ms. Rawn’s tales some of the best ever.” —Rave Reviews
“Rawn paints a strong portrait of a world where magic and war are strongly entwined.” —Bookwatch
“The climax at the embattled castle of Skybowl is exciting and tragic.... Rawn’s fans should love this one.” —Starlog
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- ASIN : 0886774829
- Publisher : DAW; Reissue edition (September 3, 1991)
- Language : English
- Mass Market Paperback : 592 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780886774820
- ISBN-13 : 978-0886774820
- Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 4.15 x 1.5 x 6.7 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,711,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6,885 in Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy (Books)
- #16,704 in Sword & Sorcery Fantasy (Books)
- #32,657 in Epic Fantasy (Books)
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2021Book was in fantastic condition!!! This was the first book in the second trilogy, I had meant to order the first book in the first trilogy but got confused but was so happy with what I got!!! Yay!! Do you have the 1st one in the 1st trilogy Dennis? You did a great job, Thanks!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2009This is one of my favorite fantasy series. Each book can be read as a complete story, but it makes more sense to read the whole set. Melanie Rawn captures the imagination right from the start. I always have a hard time putting down the Dragon Star and Dragon Prince books. If you enjoy fantasy, you will enjoy Stronghold.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2013I really enjoyed this book from Melanie Rawn, a favorite author. Her books are terrific and this is one of her very best. Now if she'd just write the last book of her fantastic Exiles trilogy!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016Love the series all are full of surprises and have some humor mixed in from time to time with all the intrigue and suspense
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2017This series is great! Relaxing read the keeps your attention without getting too smutty.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013Love this series. I have all 6 books and wish there were more. Read them over and over at least once a year.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2013Waiting for this one to arrive, and out of the blue it came yesterday, in excellent condition..well worth the price..TY will order from again
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- anonymous1010Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2012
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LOVE this book. Read it as a kid, re-read it as an adult. If you like strong female characters, this is a great series