Conspiracy of Dragons

Here Be Dragons, Book 4

By: Louisa Masters

Narrated by: Joel Leslie

There's only one person I trust . . .

It's no secret that I'm hard to handle. People get annoyed by me. Sometimes they're amused, but not for long. It's not easy to deal with a paranoid conspiracy theorist, and I stretch everyone's patience.

Everyone except Wil. He was there at the beginning, when I left my old life behind, and he's stuck with me since. He's been my friend when no one else wanted to. Patiently taught me how to fit in. He's the one person I know I can rely on.

He's the only man I can see myself ever being with. The only man I would want to spend eternity with.

But when my past rears its ugly head and the stuff of my nightmares rises from the dead, the hope of a happy future rapidly fades. I need him more than ever, but I can't risk him. I can't let anyone use him against me.

Torture doesn't have to be physical to hurt. And I'm not going to let myself be hurt again.

©2022 Louisa Masters (P)2023 Tantor

Best in The Series

Conspiracy of Dragons is my favorite book in Louisa Masters series. Stephan’s paranoia has been a troublesome issue throughout the series, causing most of the other characters to keep secrets, avoid his presence, and handle his over-the-top security demands as gently as possible. Everyone at Here Be Dragons, except Stephen, thought they were safe from attack from extremist human groups and other members of the magic Community. In their mind, the biggest problem is the imbalance in the Life Force and resulting loss of magic over time. No one wants to live without their magic! Well, Masters throws the entire dragon household and the Community into frightening confusion and chaos with her unexpected introduction of a mysterious new dragon.
I enjoyed getting to know Stephan’s back story, and his secret relationship with Wil.
Joel Leslie narrates beautifully, employing his different voices and voice acting skill. Totally elevates the listening experience.

Great Story

This is a great story with intriguing characters. I love this series and the narration by Joel Leslie is great as always.

Good balance of romance and intrigue

This book has more angst, conflict, and intrigue than the others since the Hidden Species series, and I liked it! Heartbreaking at times, but full of love, redemption, and hope. The whole two series of books with many of the same characters comprises Joel Leslie’s master opus, from all that I’ve heard of him so far.

Great series

The story is a great ending to this chapter of the dragons’ stories. Joel Leslie does a marvelous job bring the characters to life.

Too angsty for my tastes but still a good story !!

Honestly, the subject matter was too much for me.Stephan's anxiety and paranoia was A LOT. I am fully aware that doesn't mean it wasn't a good book. I finished it only because it was the last in the series so I recognize the wonderful writing and fabulous story telling of the author.