The Rage of Dragons

By: Evan Winter

Narrated by: Prentice Onayemi

Length: 16 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

Game of Thrones meets Gladiator in this debut epic fantasy about a world caught in an eternal war and the young man who will become his people's only hope for survival.

The Omehi people have been fighting an unwinnable fight for almost 200 years. Their society has been built around war and only war. The lucky ones are born gifted. One in every 2,000 women has the power to call down dragons. One in every 100 men is able to magically transform himself into a bigger, stronger, faster killing machine. Everyone else is fodder, destined to fight and die in the endless war.

Young, giftless Tau knows all this, but he has a plan of escape. He's going to get himself injured, get out early, and settle down to marriage, children, and land. Only, he doesn't get the chance.

Those closest to him are brutally murdered, and his grief swiftly turns to anger. Fixated on revenge, Tau dedicates himself to an unthinkable path. He'll become the greatest swordsman to ever live, a man willing to die 100,000 times for the chance to kill the three who betrayed him.

The Rage of Dragons launches a stunning and powerful debut epic-fantasy series.

©2017 Evan Winter (P)2019 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"A refreshingly brutal and imaginative tale of survival and revenge. Evan Winter's battles are visceral, bloody masterpieces, and Tau's climb from exiled Lesser to legendary warrior is earned in a way few writers could hope to match." (David Dalglish, author of the Shadowdance Series)

"Winter's debut will draw strong comparisons to George R.R. Martin and Brandon Sanderson, and the strong African influences and ties create a singular, exciting epic with intriguing characters and culture. Readers will be clamoring for the next installment." (Library Journal, starred review)

"Wow. This book hits the ground with stunning action and danger, and it barely lets up as the pages fly by. I loved the African-influence culture, the unique use of dragons and demons, the complex martial and class hierarchy, and it has a magic system unlike anything I've seen before. What a terrific set up for a series!" (David Anthony Durham, author of The Acacia Trilogy)

Amazing story, I couldn't stop listening

My new favorite book series. I cant wait for the next one! Every chapter is filled with inner turmoil, action and the passion to continue towards one's goals regardless of a lack of predisposition for "greatness"

reminds me of kings dark tidings

if you like kings dark tidings you cant go wrong with this book. cant wait for the next in the series.

Shows the makings of an epic series

Evan Winter has written a riveting story that grabs a listener's emotional organ and doesn't let go until the book ends. Prentice Onayemi narrating performance is nothing short of masterful.

This book touches on so many harmful human conditions alongside a strong and tragic coming of age story arc. The thing that really fascinated me is that the faction that is seemingly framed as the victim is really the one that is mostly at fault. The story looks at the eventual effect of colonization, use of weapon of mass destruction, unimaginable animal cruelty, a brutal caste system, witchcraft and one son's determination to endure any harm inflicted in order to achieve his vengeful goals. There are also fits of heroism and surprise betrayals.

awesome

seriously good. the guy resting it was amazing. his accents and personalized voices are fantastic. good characters. good villains.

gave me chills

parts of this story gave me chills really good book im not good at reviews but this story was really good

Stick with it

Was hard to get into during the first five hours. Finished strong and he me looking forward to the next one.

Most the book is just various levels of swordplay and a thirst for vengeance.

Liked it finally

it was a rough start, but got better and a predictable ending. I like it.

Excellence

Wow! I needed this book and need more. I experienced every emotion you can think of reading this book. The MC actually goes through something to rise with strength. He earned it! It wasn’t just handed to him or he was just all of a sudden able to win a fight without no real background of how he could do it.
Give this book a chance
Narrator did amazing as well.

what a tale

honestly I thought I was getting myself into a dragon story... it was so much more. the first story I've listened to or read that has African origins, and I was riveted, listened to it twice in a row. Also a great job by the voice actor.

An excellent original fantasy

So I thought the first two chapters were slow. Especially the second. But the story turns and from there it's really exceptional. Both compelling and original. The "magic" is unique from what I've read. And there are many excellent characters.