The Legacy of Dragons Series by Jack Campbell

A new hero emerges to save Dematr from destruction in this sequel to the Pillars of Reality series from the New York Times–bestselling author.For centuries, the Great Guilds conspired to keep Dematr unchanged... moreA new hero emerges to save Dematr from destruction in this sequel to the Pillars of Reality series from the New York Times–bestselling author.For centuries, the Great Guilds conspired to keep Dematr unchanged. The Mechanics Guild kept secret the technology for steam locomotion, rifles, and far-talkers, leaving most people to live in a world of oil lamps, crossbows, and horse cavalry, while the Mages treated all others as if they were nothing—until Master Mechanic Mari, dragon slayer and pirate queen, and Master of Mages Alain raised an army to free their world.Kira of Pacta Servanda, Mari and Alain’s daughter, has known since childhood that she would always live in the shadow of her heroic parents. But then the world of Dematr learned that a new kind of ship had left the far-distant world of Urth. The ship would take just ten years to reach Dematr. But for what purpose? Kira is sixteen when the ship from Urth arrives—and she discovers that her world still needed heroes. less

A young woman must take up arms against a powerful empire in this fantasy series of dragons and mages from the New York Times–bestselling author.Twenty years after the Great Guilds were overthrown, the Empire plans to avenge its defeat with the help of renegade Mechanics and Mages still loyal to the old Guilds. But first they must eliminate a threat in the midst: Kira, daughter of Master Mechanic Mari and Master of Mages Alain... moreA young woman must take up arms against a powerful empire in this fantasy series of dragons and mages from the New York Times–bestselling author.Twenty years after the Great Guilds were overthrown, the Empire plans to avenge its defeat with the help of renegade Mechanics and Mages still loyal to the old Guilds. But first they must eliminate a threat in the midst: Kira, daughter of Master Mechanic Mari and Master of Mages Alain. Kidnapped and imprisoned, Kira must not only escape but evade the full might of the Empire. Her only hope lies in the skills she has mastered; her indomitable spirit; and the unfailing aid of Jason, her boyfriend from the distant world of Urth.With the Imperial legions closing in and thousands of lives riding on her efforts, Kira has to use every weapon available to her, including special abilities she has kept secret until now—abilities that may prove to be as dangerous as the enemy.Meanwhile, Mari and Alain must work to create an alliance against the Empire. If they fail, a deadlier new war will erupt, with every soldier carrying a rifle instead of a sword or crossbow—and the Peace of the Daughter will end in a bloodbath. less

A young hero must harness her singular powers to save the world in the conclusion to the New York Times–bestselling author’s Legacy of Dragons trilogy.Ancient weapons of mass destruction lie hidden under the city of Pacta Servanda. Remnants of the Great Guilds and rebellious factions of the Empire want to seize those weapons and regain control of Dematr. Only Jason, brought by the first ship from Earth since the colony failed, might be able to disarm the threat... moreA young hero must harness her singular powers to save the world in the conclusion to the New York Times–bestselling author’s Legacy of Dragons trilogy.Ancient weapons of mass destruction lie hidden under the city of Pacta Servanda. Remnants of the Great Guilds and rebellious factions of the Empire want to seize those weapons and regain control of Dematr. Only Jason, brought by the first ship from Earth since the colony failed, might be able to disarm the threat. But he also might know how to employ the weapons for his own ends, making him a danger to all sides.Standing between these threats is Kira of Dematr. But Kira, who somehow has both Mage powers and technical skills, is consumed by the mental conflicts caused by having both. As rogue Mechanics, Mages, and mercenaries attack with every weapon at their disposal, Kira suffers blackouts and begins to lose her mind. The fate of her world rests not only on her survival, but also her ability to control her unprecedented abilities. less