
Diane Rapp has masterfully woven a magnificent blend of fantasy and science fiction genres within this new novel in her series, HEIRS TO THE THRONE. How can an author skillfully and intelligently weave a story of interest about a planet inhabited by wise telepathic wolves, dragons who communicate via colors and humans whose social structure mimics feudal eras? I had to find out. Will Donovan’s “dragon defense” strategy tip the balance in Drako’s favor? Their survival depends on its success. Courage and ingenuity are the best weapons to prevent disaster and forge a new direction for the backward society. Dragons enjoy giving rides to humans, but will they agree to fight for their new friends? As the clock ticks toward an explosive deadline, humans, dragons, and wolves execute a dramatic confrontation. Can they keep Jarrack contained? Brandon, a spoiled lordling wants Felesia as his bride and plots to shanghai Jordan.Ī scheme to coax wild dragons to rescue Shariel and her telepathic siblings creates new opportunities for defense. Tessa and the wolves capture Jarrack, whose mind dwells inside a vulnerable young son. Lauryn travels to a desert stronghold to halt a dangerous radiation leak and falls prey to Salizar, a desert rider eager to marry a princess. The royal princesses face other predicaments. Afraid of using her special talent, she needs to perfect the skill and help her siblings escape from a desert rider prison. Desert riders kidnap Jarrack’s children and target his daughter, Shariel, who inherited Jarrack’s power of mind control. Is there enough time for feudal lordlings to learn space-age skills and save the planet? Donovan must train new recruits to operate forbidden technology and bored teenagers look like perfect candidates. He was wrong! Humiliated by the exodus of the scientists, Fremont won’t rest until he extracts the ultimate revenge. He hoped their trail would vanish before the Institute discovered the sabotage.


Alexander deleted crucial records about Transfer from Institute files.

Twenty years ago the Zebulon executed a desperate escape from Institute-controlled space, and Dr. When an Institute battleship tracks Donovan’s crew to Drako, it threatens to destroy the whole planet.
