Crown of Vengeance: Book One of the Dragon Prophecy

In this epic fantasy adventure series opener, a young elf, afraid of the magic inside her, becomes a fearsome warrior. She is the unwanted spawn of a mad king and queen, her lands lost before her birth; her family—her very name—erased from history. Cursed by many, yet protected by an even great curse.She was born on a night of storm and terror, raised in protected concealment, then banished from the only home she had ever known—an ancient enemy's final stroke in a war begun centuries before.Secret studies of hidden lore reveal the truth of the Prophecy that heralded her coming. Dark dreams teach lessons of war and duty, of strategy and Magecraft, that she could not learn in a thousand lifetimes.She does not have a thousand lifetimes. She has just one—and time is running out. For the Prophecy spoke not just of her, but of a great Darkness that would destroy the Elven kingdoms. A Darkness that is coming ever closer.She is Vieliessar Farcarinon and she must save her people. Even if she must shatter custom and destroy the world she was born to rule... Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory, bestselling authors individually and together, return to the world of their New York Times and USA Today bestselling Obsidian and Enduring Flame Trilogies with Crown of Vengeance. Here, readers will learn the truth about the Elven Queen Vielissiar Faricarnon, who was the first to face the Endarkened in battle and the first to bond with a dragon. She worked some of the greatest magics her world has ever known, and paid the greatest Price. Crown of Vengeance is an exciting fantasy adventure that will appeal to fans of Mercedes Lackey's Valdemar series. No previous knowledge of Lackey and Mallory's collaborations is necessary to enjoy this fast-paced, action-packed novel, but returning readers will be excited to discover this amazing story. Previous Trilogies set in the world of Crown of Vengeance: The Enduring Flame Series: The Phoenix Unchained The Phoenix Transformed The Phoenix Endangered The Obsidian Trilogy: The Outstretched Shadow To Light a Candle When Darkness Falls At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Elven Queen Vielissiar Farcarinon makes wrenching sacrifices to work unprecedented magics and bond with a dragon. Set in the same world as the Enduring Flame trilogy.