Ascendant

A Dragon Rider Fantasy (Songs of Chaos, Book 1)

By: Michael R. Miller

Narrated by: Peter Kenny

From the author of The Dragon’s Blade Trilogy and the narrator of The Witcher series, comes the start of a new dragon rider epic combining the best of Eragon and Pern with the hard magic of Brandon Sanderson and Will Wight.

Holt Cook was never meant to be a dragon rider. He has always served the Order Hall of the Crag dutifully, keeping their kitchen pots clean.

Until he discovers a dark secret: dragons do not tolerate weakness among their kin, killing the young they deem flawed. Moved by pity, Holt defies the Order, rescues a doomed egg and vows to protect the blind dragon within.

But the Scourge is rising. Undead hordes roam the land, spreading the blight and leaving destruction in their wake. The dragon riders are being slaughtered and betrayal lurks in the shadows.

Holt has one chance to survive. He must cultivate the mysterious power of his dragon's magical core. A unique energy which may tip the balance in the battles to come, and prove to the world that a servant is worthy after all.

Winner of the 2021 National Indie Excellence Award for Fantasy!

Bronze Medal, 2021 YA Epic Fantasy in the Reader's Favorite Award

Finalist, 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Fantasy

Gold Medal, 2022 Science Fiction & Fantasy eLit Awards

©2020 Michael R. Miller (P)2020 Michael R. Miller

A story that brings back passion for a good tale.

If you loved Eragon, then you will like this story as well. Quite similar.

good book

really enjoyed this book can't wait for the next one. it's like pern and Tolkien in one.

JUICY.

Now when I say that this book is JUICY. I mean it.

I got this book on a whim with a credit I had, waiting to be spent. First of all. I would like to make the comparison to a lot of other books. The beginning on this story wasn't as slow as most books start as. I found myself rather involved with the standings of society, history of the riders, and polar opposite dynamics of the characters. Once you get listening or reading this book. Stopping/putting down the book was not an option. This book flowed very well, it didn't feel super chunky in the story line, leaving you with all these "what ifs." To find something that ticked all the boxes for a fantasy reader was paramount. One day later, with a heavy heart. I had finished this book. The ending opened this book up to countless possibilities with a general directions. If Michael keeps up the good work. This second book is going to be JUICY just like the first one We are waiting on the edge of our seats for it....

Loved it!!

This is a great book for those who’s hopes and dreams are just that dreams!!! It is inspiring and moving, great story I would recommend for anyone. I listen to a lot of books. This one is great and I for one cannot wait for the sequel!!! Thanks to both author and reader/narrator!!

a fun take on dragon riders

I found the story to be fun with plenty of emotional twists and turns. I eagerly await the release of book 2.