DRAGON CHAMPION The Age of Fire, Book 1

David Drummond provides a strong narrative voice for this fantasy, which revolves around Auron, a young gray dragon who must prove his cunning and intelligence in a world in which he is feared and hunted. After losing his family to hunters, he must grow up quickly and find others like him if he is to survive. While Drummond delivers strong and compelling prose, utilizing tone and rhythm to keep the story going and heightening moments of tension, he fails to deliver believable dragon voices. Granted, what makes for an authentic dragon voice is debatable. While the youth of the dragon voices accurately reflects their level of emotional development—the physiological traits of a dragon would indicate a more powerful voice. L.E. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2009]