Living Fire (Dragons of the Hundred Worlds, Book 2)

Review Praise for Robert Stanek's Ruin Mist..."Sure to attract fans of graphic novels and classic Tolkien alike. Stanek will likely draw a cult following. This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment."-- VOYA, the leading magazine for YA librarians"Great author"-- The Complete Idiots Guide to Elves and Fairies"Recommended series"-- Ancient Art of Faery Magick"A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis.""Stanek's [has] a penchant for clear and simple prose. He also prefers swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built. Stanek moves among his main characters with ease, always switching at a climactic moment to maintain suspense. The accessible, brisk language keeps things moving."--Foreword Magazine Product Description For thousands of years the ageless dragons have ruled the hundred worlds, conquering all who oppose them while raising those who bring them glory. In remote Karthold, Rastín struggles to keep alive the memories of his subjugated people and fulfill the wishes of his ailing father. He is a dark elf, a prince, and a slave.To restore the honor of his people, Rastín became a gladiator. Now he must survive the games of the colosseum even though his dragon masters wish daily for his death.But killing a gladiator such as Rastín requires increasing spectacle to appease the masses. About the Author Robert Stanek's remarkable writing career has spanned more than 30 years. During this time, his books have been sold in 34 languages in over 50 countries and with more than 50 bestsellers. His more than 150 works of fiction and nonfiction range broadly in literary genres from action/adventure, mystery and suspense to science fiction and fantasy, in subject areas from computer technology to military memoir, and in children's picture books for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary school readers. Not only is Robert Stanek astonishingly prolific, his life experiences and travels have taken him through all 50 states and many countries around the world. In his youth, he worked as a roofer, builder's helper, stock boy, gardener, auctioneer's assistant, and more. His military career as an Intelligence analyst and combat flyer took him to the far corners of the world from Asia and the South Pacific to Europe and the UK. In addition to being a writer and technology journalist, he is an illustrator, a photographer, an educator, and an explorer.