{"product_id":"dragons-oath-paperback","title":"Dragon's Oath - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eP. C. Cast\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe first in an enthralling new mini-series of novellas from the #1 bestselling authors of the House of Night, Dragon's Oath tells the story behind the House of Night's formidable fencing instructor - the love that will transform him, and the promise that will haunt him\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn early 19th century England, long before he's a professor at the Tulsa House of Night, Bryan Lankford is a troublesome yet talented human teen who thinks he can get away with anything... until his father, a wealthy nobleman, has finally had enough, and banishes him to America. When Bryan is Marked on the docks and given the choice between the London House of Night and the dragon-prowed ship to America, he chooses the Dragon - and a brand new fate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBecoming a Fledgling may be exciting, but it opens a door to a dangerous world.... In 1830's St. Louis, the Gateway to the West, Dragon Lankford becomes a Sword Master, and soon realizes there are both frightening challenges and beautiful perks. Like Anastasia, the captivating young Professor of Spells and Rituals at the Tower Grove House of Night, who really should have nothing to do with a fledgling... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when a dark power threatens, Dragon is caught in its focus. Though his uncanny fighting skills make him a powerful fledgling, is he strong enough to ward off evil, while protecting Anastasia as well? Will his choices save her--or destroy them all?\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first in an enthralling new mini-series of novellas from the #1 bestselling authors of the House of Night, \u003ci\u003eDragon's Oath \u003c\/i\u003etells the story behind the House of Night's formidable fencing instructor - the love that will transform him, and the promise that will haunt him \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With almost 12 million books in print, the House of Night is an international publishing phenomenon that shows no sign of stopping! Now, for the first time, the Cast duo will share the back stories of some of the House of Night's most crucial--and mysterious--characters. And it all begins with \u003ci\u003eDragon's Oath.\u003c\/i\u003e Before Zoey is Marked and arrives at the House of Night... before she rises in power to confront utter darkness, and the House of Night is divided... there's Dragon, and the dark choice that won't let him go. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLong before he's a professor at the House of Night with Zoey and the gang, in the early 19th century, Bryan Lankford is a troublesome, yet talented human teen. He thinks he can get away with anything... until his father, a British nobleman, has finally had enough, and banishes him to America. When Bryan is Marked on the docks and given the choice between the London House of Night and the dragon-prowed ship to America, he chooses the Dragon - and a new fate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1830's St. Louis, the Gateway to the West, Dragon Lankford becomes a Sword Master, and soon realizes there are dangerous challenges - and beautiful perks. Like Anastasia, the captivating young Professor of Spells and Rituals at the Tower Grove House of Night, who really should have nothing to do with a fledgling... But when a dark power threatens, Dragon is caught in its focus. Though his uncanny fighting skills make him a powerful fledgling, is he strong enough to ward off this new darkness, while protecting Anastasia as well? Will his choices save her--or destroy them all? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrations by Kim Doner.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eP.C. Cast\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning fantasy and paranormal romance author, as well as an experienced speaker and teacher. With her daughter \u003cb\u003eKristin Cast\u003c\/b\u003e, she is the author of the House of Night novels, including \u003ci\u003eAwakened\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBurned\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHunted\u003c\/i\u003e. Cast was born in the Midwest, and as a girl fell in love with mythology. After high school, she joined the U.S. Air Force, then taught high school for 15 years before retiring to write full time. Cast's novels are \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers and have been awarded the Oklahoma Book Award, YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, the Prism, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, Booksellers' Best, and the Laurel Wreath. Ms. Cast lives in Oklahoma, where she is a member of the Oklahoma Writers' Hall of Fame. She splits her time between her ranch and midtown Tulsa where she has a home just down the street from the House of Night... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristin Cast \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author who teams with her mother to write the House of Night series. She has stand-alone stories in several anthologies, as well as editorial credits. 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