Kathy Dawson Books is pleased to
announce a rich medieval fantasy novel from an author whose work has been
called “TRULY ORIGINAL . . . FANTASY AT ITS BEST.”
In the Time of Dragon Moon
A perfectly crafted combination of
medieval history, mythology, and fantasy, set on Wilde Island, featuring Uma Quarteney - a half Euit and half English
girl, who has never been fully accepted by her Euit tribe - and Jackrun
Pendragon - a fiery dragonrider with dragon, fairy, and human blood.
Beware the
dark moon time when love and murder intertwine
All Uma wants is to become a healer
like her father and be accepted by her tribe. But when the mad queen abducts
her and takes her north, Uma’s told she must use her healing skills to cure the
aging infertile queen by Dragon Moon, or be burned at the stake. Uma soon
learns the queen isn’t the only danger she’s up against. A hidden killer out
for royal blood slays the royal heir. The murder is made to look like an
accident, but Uma, and the king’s nephew Jackrun, sense the darker truth.
Together, they must use their combined powers to outwit a secret plot to
overthrow the Pendragon throne. But are they strong enough to overcome a
murderer aided by prophecy and cloaked in magic?
In the
Time of Dragon Moon -- a tale of Love Magic and Murder
Praise for Janet Lee Carey’s new Fantasy
“The author’s world-building is
detailed and fascinating, and Uma is a strong, admirable heroine. This is a
must-purchase for libraries owning the earlier installments and a great choice
for where teen fantasy is popular.” –School Library Journal
“Humans, dragons and fey coexist on
Wilde Island, but this uneasy peace masks a simmering, mutual distrust that
surfaces after the English army abducts an Euit healer and his daughter to cure
the aging queen's infertility—failure is not an option.” – Kirkus Review
~In the Time of Dragon Moon is
a story of courage and romance that readers will not soon forget. While Uma’s
struggle to help the queen and save her people is intriguing, the depth of her
character reaches much further, exploring issues of race, gender, and identity.
The politics of Pendragon Castle and Wilde Island offer gripping mystery and
adventure, while Uma’s relationship with Jackrun—and even her interactions with
her father’s dragon, Vazan—create a rich and insightful protagonist. The text
will be a sure favorite of fans of high fantasy. —Meghann Meeusen. VOYA review
Praise for first two books of the Wilde Island
trilogy; Dragon’s Keep and Dragonswood
~ALA Best Book for Young Adults
“A remarkable achievement.” –Lloyd Alexander, author of the Newbery Medal
winner The High King
« “Nonstop action may keep readers glued to this page-turner, but strong
writing and character development are what will make it linger.” –School
Library Journal, starred review
« “Stunning, lyrical prose.” –Booklist, starred review
« “Painful, cathartic and cautiously hopeful; a fairy tale for those who
have given up on believing in them, but still yearn for happily ever after.”
Kirkus starred review
« “The political intrigue, mythology of Merlin, and romances. . . will
have readers racing toward the end and then going back to savor the events more
slowly.” – SLJ, starred review
