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
