Shadow Raiders (Dragon Brigade Series #1)

by Margaret Weis, Robert Krammes

Overview

A new epic swashbuckling fantasy series by New York Times bestselling author Margaret Weis and Robert Krammes. The known world floats upon the Breath of God, a thick gas similar to Earth's oceans, with land masses accessible by airship. The largest of these land masses are ruled by the rival empires of Freya and Rosia. Magic is intrinsic to the functioning of these societies, and is even incorporated into their technological devices. But now a crucial scientific discovery has occurred that could destroy the balance of power-and change the empires forever.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756406622
Publisher:	DAW
Publication date:	05/03/2011
Series:	Dragon Brigade Series , #1
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.80(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Margaret Weis is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Los Angeles Times bestselling author

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Singer-songwriter and actor Kirby Heyborne makes the beautiful writing flow and the intriguing characters memorable." —-Library Journal Starred Audio Review

Editorial Reviews

"The demons were flying nearer and nearer, lifting the cannons to their shoulders and taking aim. Apparently, they had never fought a dragon before. They were in for a shock." Readers too will be in for surprises, in their case much more pleasant, with the first volume of Margaret Weiss and Robert Krammes' new Dragon Brigade series launch. The known world in this festering new microcosm floats above a thick substance similar to Earth's oceans, making it accessible only by airship. An imaginative military fantasy about empires in deadly conflict.

"Longtime writer Weis joins with video producer Krammes for this first book in a new fantasy series, The Dragon Brigade. Magic is intrinsic to the world of Aeronne, where continents float on a gaseous material known as The Breath. Majestic dragons are just some of the fantastic creatures found in this epic tale of adventure, secrets, schemes, and plots. The characters are detailed, from actions and motivations to wardrobe, and fully developed... Of interest to Weis's fans as well as lovers of fantasy and adventure stories."
—Library Journal

"An imaginative military fantasy about empires in deadly conflict."
—Barnes & Noble

"Margaret Weis & Robert Krammes have written a grand epic fantasy reminiscent of the early Shannara books. Magic is emboldened in objects and large percentages of the populace can use it. Readers will feel they are visiting another world mindful of the English French medieval war period; but also filled with paranormal creatures; some are allies of mankind while a few are indifferent and the rest are belligerent. The key characters are fully developed, but most important is the magic of the first Dragon Brigade saga seems real."
—Alternative Worlds

From the Publisher

Longtime writer Weis (www.margaretweis.com) joins with video producer Krammes for this first book in a new fantasy series, "Dragon Brigade." Magic is intrinsic to the world of Aeronne, where continents float on a gaseous material known as The Breath. Majestic dragons are just some of the fantastic creatures found in this epic tale of adventure, secrets, schemes, and plots. The characters are detailed, from actions and motivations to wardrobe, and fully developed. Singer-songwriter and actor Kirby Heybourne makes the beautiful writing flow and the intriguing characters memorable. Of interest to Weis's fans as well as lovers of fantasy and adventure stories.—Denise A. Garofalo, Mount Saint Mary Coll. Lib., Newburgh, NY

Library Journal