The Dragon's Path: Book 1 of The Dagger and the Coin

Daniel Abraham

Apr 2011 · Hachette UK

About this ebook

The dragons are gone, the powerful magics that broke the world diluted to little more than parlour tricks, but the kingdoms of men remain and the great game of thrones goes on. Lords deploy armies and merchant caravans as their weapons, manoeuvring for wealth and influence. But a darker power is rising - an unlikely leader with an ancient ally threatens to unleash again the madness that destroyed the world once already. Only one man knows the truth and, from the shadows, must champion humanity. The world's fate stands on the edge of a Dagger, its future on the toss of a Coin . . .

Ratings and reviews

So overly wordy I had to skim over entire chapters. Very little action, mostly boring politics. That being said it's very well written and has some crazy surprises, but it's kind of hard work getting to them. Look elsewhere if you're after exiting fantasy- buy if you enjoy reading text books.

Enjoyed this book. My first by Abraham. Well worth while. Have purchased the second in the series and will start soon. Great characters and well planned plot.

Can't wait for the next book!

About the author

Daniel Abraham is the author of the critically acclaimed Long Price Quartet. He has been nominated for the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, and won the International Horror Guild award. He also writes as MLN Hanover and (with Ty Franck) as James S. A. Corey. He lives in New Mexico.