The Drifter's Flame: Chronicles of Draconia, Book One

The Drifter's FlameBook 1 of The Chronicles of DraconiaWhere an orphan finds a family, and a universe finds its hero.Kael Thornheart is seventeen, alone, and running out of places to belong.When he lies his way onto the crew of the battered starship Stardrifter, he expects one cargo run and a quick dismissal. Instead, he finds something he has never had: a captain who gives second chances, a crew that fights like family, and a mission that should have been simple.Then everything goes wrong.An ambush leaves the Stardrifter stranded on Ignis, a volcanic world of firestorms, ancient ruins, and buried legends. Deep beneath the ash, Kael discovers a dragon egg that hatches in his hands and an artifact tied to a prophecy older than worlds. Now rival powers are closing in, and the first battle for the Celestial Scales has begun.If Kael can survive the trials ahead, he may become the one person capable of uniting thirteen dragon worlds. If he fails, he could ignite a war that consumes them all.Perfect for readers who love: - Epic space fantasy with dragons- Found family and crew dynamics- Coming-of-age hero journeys- Ancient prophecy, artifacts, and high-stakes adventureBegin the saga with The Drifter's Flame and enter a universe where destiny has teeth.