Evil lurks in the kingdom’s shadows. And only an unlikely pair of heroes can stop it....

Thea Flamma has one goal: to bring honor to her noble family by becoming a dragon rider. But her plans take an unexpected turn when she’s paired with Seb, an awkward, scrappy stablehand far removed from the elegance of her world. Their dragon has chosen, and the two must put their differences aside to master the bond that could save the realm.

For Seb, being thrust into the world of dragon riders is as thrilling as it is overwhelming. Gone are the days of obscurity in his poor village, but bonding with Thea proves harder than taming his dragon. Yet despite their rocky start, Seb discovers a connection with their dragon more powerful than he ever imagined.

As whispers of an ancient evil awaken into deadly reality, Thea and Seb are drawn into a desperate race to find the mythical Dragon Stone—a relic said to hold the key to saving the kingdom. But with betrayal lurking in every shadow, they’ll have to decide where their true loyalties lie: in the families they’ve left behind, or in the fragile bond they’re forging together.

Friendship, danger, and fire-breathing adventure collide in this gripping dragon rider tale.

The thrilling boxset, Return of the Darkening: The Complete Series, was expanded and republished in November 2024—now with even more quests, magic and epic battles!