Review: "The First Dragoneer"... an excellent beginning to the series that follows
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 6, 2012
"The First Dragoneer" is a fantasy adventure in The Dragoneers Saga by author M.R. Mathias. This novella Kindle e-book was a 192 Kb download (approx 78 printed pages) and was free at the time of writing this review.The download also included a sample of the author's full length novel "The Royal Dragoneers"<spoilers>Two youths are on a final hunting trip before they go their separate ways to seek their fortunes. They decide to venture into lands not protected by 'the guard' and subsequently find a dark and foreboding cave. Here they have an encounter that will change their lives forever.<end spoilers>Some thoughts on "The First Dragoneer"...1.) a short but interesting tale that acts as a prequel to the Dragoneer Saga.2.) well written... the prose has a seamless quality to it that makes for easy reading.3.) atmosphere... the author slowly increases the readers sense of tension and apprehension as our two heroes delve deeper and deeper into hostile territory.4.) a couple of confrontations... well described and showing some positive character traits of both lads5.) cover art... attractive, linking the other books in the series.Conclusion:A short and well written prequel to the Dragoneer series.If the "Dragoneer Saga" is anywhere near the quality of this short piece it should be an excellent read.5 StarsRay Nicholsonraynicholsonsreviews@hotmail.com