There is no chivalry, no gallantry, left in the long struggle between Deraine and Sagene, and their arch-rival Roche. The fight is no longer for victory, but for survival. And in the midst of the slaughter stands Hal Kailas, Dragonmaster. His squadron of dragons soar above the carnage and dark sorcery, dealing death to the enemies of his people, but even Hal has his weaknesses ...For now Hal has been captured by a deadly foe - and without the power of the Dragonmaster both Deraine and Sagene face certain destruction.

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By:   Chris Bunch
Imprint:   Orbit
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   New edition
Volume:   Bk. 2
Dimensions:   Height: 178mm,  Width: 108mm,  Spine: 26mm
Weight:   218g
ISBN:  

9781841492162

ISBN 10:   1841492167
Series:   Dragonmaster S.
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   April 2004
Audience:   General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In stock at Galaxy Bookshop
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Chris Bunch is a Vietnam veteran and served as a patrol commander and combat correspondent for Stars and Stripes. He has written for the underground press, outlaw motorcycle magazines and Rolling Stone.

In this sequel to Storm of Wings, Bunch has created a tale of epic war and sorcery with a strong appeal to dragon lovers of all ages.

Mediocre military adventure, the second in a trilogy that began with Dragonmaster (2005). His own steed sidelined by injury, Hal Kalais, Dragonmaster of all of Deraine's aerial squadrons, is assigned a new dragon with which to fight the evil Roche. Since man and beast are unfamiliar with each other, when an enemy dragon-flier makes a deft attack, Hal is thrown from his saddle and plummets to the ground below. He survives with nary a scratch but is soon picked up by Roche ground forces. Though Hal manages to break free, he's soon recaptured and taken to Castle Mulde, a secret Roche fortress with an Alcatraz-like reputation. Enchantments placed on the prisoners make escape all but impossible-but not for clever Hal, who gets away and subsequently rescues the abundance of Deraine dragon-fliers he found in captivity at Mulde. With them, Hal forms an elite squadron that might just be what Deraine needs to turn the tide of the war. With its overabundance of machismo, frequent and painstakingly described battle sequences and clipped pedestrian prose, this is not a thinking fan's book, though it's enjoyable enough (if a tad predictable) for those willing to switch off their brains. Too little original thought, too many hackneyed situations and characterizations. (Kirkus Reviews)