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Once There Were Heroes

A Time of Dragons, Book 1

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Once There Were Heroes

By: Philip C. Quaintrell
Narrated by: Steven Brand
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The Gods are dead. In their absence, there can be only chaos, only war. And they are not all that has faded from the world of Verda...

Once there were heroes. Brave men and women who showed their quality to be above the rest. Those whose deeds earned them the heart of a dragon. Those whose courage and strength resonated with the unborn, who, in their eggs, can wait thousands of years for a warrior worthy of them.

These heroes rose up on young battlefields and defended the weak and oppressed across all of Erador. They did so because they were inspired. They had only to look up and see.

Dragons Riders!

The last noble warriors in the realm. Only heroes can embolden the ordinary. For centuries, millennia, the Dragon Riders galvanized generation after generation, adding Riders to their ranks and birthing dragons from their eggs.

But there are no more heroes. War with the Andarens is like nothing the Riders, nor the armies of Erador, have ever faced. In the place of heroes, there are only soldiers now. Fodder for the machine of war.

This time of twilight is set to be the crowning hour of the dark when the light is losing its grip. There are those who have been waiting, biding their time in the shadows while the heroes of Verda die out. They worship something ancient, something forgotten by myth and legend, something evil.

It falls on a few to keep back that darkness. A few who must rise without inspiration and prove themselves worthy.

©2023 by Philip C. Quaintrell (P)2024 Podium Audio
Action & Adventure Dragons & Mythical Creatures Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Mythology Warrior Dragons War
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Good story, dragons and the races and adventures, good evil.
can’t wait for the next one

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Another great story from Quaintrell with some lovely ties to the amazing world he has created and Brand at his usual best when it comes to the performance. You'll love it if you have listen to anything from these two before and if not get into it and thank me later.

I want more

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This author never disappoints. This book is another amazing read. Loved the twists and turns. Loved the characters. Can’t wait for the next one.

Another amazing read

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A 12 book series continues - so stoked to be reading more about this great fantasy world

More!

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Really enjoyed this and hopefully this Leeds to many more books as I'm hooked to know more about the world of Verda

EPIC !!!

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I do like this type of books ,there take me to a land of make believe it is great

it is good too have more of there story

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Great converging story, unique world and characters, can’t wait to read the next instalment and where this story goes

Next book please

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