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Havemercy

Jaida Jones

First published 2008 · 448 pages

A thrilling epic fantasy where mechanical dragons soar and a ragtag group of unlikely allies must overcome scandal and treachery to save their kingdom.

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Reading this book feels like strapping into a mechanical dragon and taking off into a sky thick with magic and wartime tension. It delivers a propulsive, action-packed experience that balances the sweeping scale of epic fantasy with the intimate, high-stakes drama of city scandals and political rumor mills. The atmosphere is steeped in wonder and danger, immersing the reader in a world where natural magic and man-made machinery collide. As the narrative accelerates toward a thrilling climax, the emotional core relies on the camaraderie of a deeply mismatched group of heroes—from naive youths to exiled magicians—forced to trust one another. It delights those who love adventurous, fast-paced fantasy built on unlikely alliances, treacherous politics, and the sheer awe of magic-fueled flight.

Mood
  • wonder-filled
  • tense
  • action-packed
  • scandal-laced
Tone
  • epic
  • adventurous
  • dramatic
  • urgent
Pace
propulsive
Themes
unlikely alliances · the boundaries of magic · the cost of war · duty and betrayal · technological wonders
The writing
Sweeping and action-oriented, balancing the grand scale of epic fantasy with the immediate tension of wartime intrigue.
The arc
Moves from the tense distraction of city scandals to the high-stakes camaraderie of an unlikely alliance facing an overwhelming threat.
Who it's for
Readers who love epic fantasy that blends mechanical innovation with traditional magic, focusing on ragtag groups of heroes forced to save their kingdom.
Content notes
  • war themes
  • betrayal

About the book

This stunning epic fantasy debut introduces two exciting new authors--and a world brimming with natural and man-made wonders, extraordinary events, and a crisis that will test the mettle of men, the boundaries of magic, and the heart and soul of a kingdom.Thanks to its elite Dragon Corps, the capital city of Volstov has all but won the hundred years' war with its neighboring enemy, the Ke-Han. The renegade airmen who fly the corps's mechanical, magic-fueled dragons are Volstov's greatest weapon. But now one of its more unruly members is at the center of the city's rumor mill, causing a distraction that may turn the tide of victory. With Volstov immersed in a scandal that may have international repercussions, the Ke-Han devise an ingenious plan of attack. To counter the threat, four ill-assorted heroes must converge to save the kingdom they love: an exiled magician, a naive country boy, a young student--and the unpredictable ace airman who flies the city's fiercest dragon, Havemercy. But on the eve of battle, these courageous men will face something that could make the most formidable of warriors hesitate, the most powerful of magicians weak, and the most unlikely of men allies in their quest to rise against it....Filled with adventure and discovery, treachery and betrayal, Havemercy is a thrill ride to the unexpected--and an unforgettable journey that will linger long after the fire of battle has clearedFrom the Hardcover edition.

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