Dragonslayer, Book 3: The Stone Of Darkness
Dragonslayer Series Book #3 of 4  
Author: Resa Nelson
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| Published on May 29, 2012 | | Age Group: 14 years and up | |
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Summary:
In Book 3 of the Dragonslayer series, Astrid accepts her duty and follows the winter route--until she's bitten by a dragon. Everyone knows dragon bites are poisonous and deadly, so she reluctantly accepts her impending death. In a twist of fate, she survives. Desperate for an explanation, Astrid believes she has somehow been protected by the black stone she keeps with her at all times, a stone that emerged from the sole of her foot a year ago. Determined to find out what the stone is and what kind of powers it possesses, Astrid begins a journey that leads her to alchemists and an army of men under the rule of the powerful warrior, Mandulane, the acting lord of the Krystr army. Mandulane's mission is to spread the word of the new god Krystr, which preaches the evil intent of women and the danger they pose to all men, who are entitled to dominate the world. Rumors about this new god and army have spread, but Astrid is the first Northlander to encounter them. Soon, she stumbles upon a secret of a far-reaching and mind-numbing plot that will impact the entire world. Astrid must find a way to spread the news of this threat and protect her people and everyone else at risk. She's convinced the answer lies inside the Stone of Darkness, and she must find a way to understand the stone and the powers she's convinced it must hold before it's too late.
Excerpt/First Sentence(s):
Astrid hated lying in wait for the monster-lizard commonly known as a dragon. Keeping still for hours took a hard toll on her body, leaving it stiff and achy.
Slowly and mindfully, she placed one hand on the tree limb on which she sat, lifting her body just enough to shift and find a more comfortable position. She winced as the rough bark scraped against her legs. Resisting the temptation to snort in disgust, she realized there was no comfortable position remaining. Not after spending all morning perched ten feet up in a sturdy oak like some type of predatory bird.
At least the view is beautiful.
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