The Dragon Lord

The Gryphon Chronicles, Book 7

By: E.G. Foley

Narrated by: Jake Benson

NY Times Bestselling Author E. G. Foley brews up a magical potion for fantasy fans of all ages!

Take a dash of Harry Potter and a splash of Oliver Twist, add a pinch of steampunk and a sprinkle of Victorian fairy lore, and what do you get? The Gryphon Chronicles! A rollicking fantasy adventure series that's as much fun for grownups as it is for kids.

It has begun.

A fiery, unprovoked attack. War between mages and warlocks erupts. The Order stands on the precipice of destruction, while a deadly new leader rises to fight for control of the sinister Dark Druid brotherhood.

For Jake Everton, the valiant young Earl of Griffon, and his brave band of friends, the stakes could not be higher. On their own, hunted by maleficent enemies, the kids must rely on one another (and Red the Gryphon) more than ever to survive. But evil has its eye on Jake, and the mysterious prophecy swirling over his head leaves him wondering if he really could be the one to destroy the dragon lord and his ruthless followers—or if the darkness rising on all sides will swallow him up...

Don't miss this sweeping tale of good versus evil in the next pulse-pounding installment of The Gryphon Chronicles, where the fate of the human and magical worlds alike may rest upon the courage of the roguish boy hero, his fierce pet Gryphon, and the gutsy young adventurers willing to follow him to the gates of Hades itself.

©2020 E.G. Foley (P)2022 E.G. Foley

This is really great

I read the print version of this book but having it read to me was really great. The new narrator is fantastic. His character voices are distinct and consistent and kept me engaged. I could see the story in my head like a movie. It's worth the listen.

At first I was afraid, I was petrified...

I'll be the first to admit that when I latch onto a narrator's portrayal of characters in a series, I tend to latch on hard! So when the narrator of the first several Gryphon Chronicles books did not return for The Black Fortress, I can admit that I didn't give the first new narrator a good chance. But I really felt that he didn't quite "get" the characters. So, needless to say, when there was yet another new narrator for The Dragon Lord, I was equally skeptical. But!

BUT!

Jake Benson gets it! He really does seem to understand who the characters are and the little nuances that he adds serve to enhance the story in ways I was missing in the last book. He brings life to the various scenes and really makes you feel what his happening at any given point in the story. I was angry when the kids were angry, I cried - again, knowing what was coming - at the climax of the story, I really felt the emotions that these kids and their mentors and their pets - I actually really loved Tazaroc and Magpen almost as much as Teddy and Red! - are going through,

If you're looking at this book, you already love the series so I won't go into that too much here, except to say that this story is sooo important to the overall arc and to Jake's growth heading into the final showdown with the new leader of the Dark Side. I was a little sad that we didn't get to "hear" the True Story of How Jake Chewed {Gael} Out in the author's notes at the end (side note, go get the ebook just to read that little section, it's hilarious!), but I am stoked to know that the story hasn't wound down to the end quite yet!

Fantastic next chapter in the Gryphon chronicles.

I love the story as it is very captivating and an amazing addition to the series. The narrator does a good job at bringing the characters to life, however, there are a few times where he changes the voice of a character. But overall a great listen.

The Dragon Lord is incredible.,

This audio book is amazing! If you like a book full of magic, fun and adventure this book is for you! E.G. Foley has put together an amazing series.This audiobook was hard to stop listening to. Jake the narrator does an amazing job. I highly recommend this series.

Adventure and magic for ALL ages

We have been enjoying this series since my kids were young. (This book maybe a little dark for the youngest readers but good for 10+) And as teens they still love it as do I. We have read and listened to all the books so far. Love this newest narrator and his many voices. He does especially well with the devil/demon voices and the aristocratic accent. Great listen for long road trips!