The Dragon Thief

"In Avestas, sorcery is a sin that has been purged, and dragons are a plague that has been cured. But cures are sometimes temporary, and purges sometimes fail. Lavery Opsillian would trade anything, even his invisible friends that comfort him in the city tombs, to have his father back. Instead, he must face reality as Valios' new king. But kingship is short-lived. Seized by cutthroats and held for ransom, Lavery learns he possesses a gift he soon deems a curse, but one that may well douse the flames threatening his world. Sorcerers are gathering, and dragons are coming"--Page [4] of cover.