The King's Dragon (Three Thieves)

The King's Dragon (Three Thieves)

Scott Chantler

Language: English

Pages: 112

ISBN: 1554537797

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


In this fourth installment of the Three Thieves fantasy adventure series of graphic novels, Captain Drake's quest to find Dessa, Topper and Fisk has led him to a remote healing monastery where he believes they have gone to tend Dessa's broken leg. While pursuing his quarry, Captain Drake finds himself beset by memories of his early days as a young and idealistic knight in King Roderick's service. Featured as flashbacks, these memories provide readers with important clues to the unfolding story, such as that the King's Dragons were more loyal to the palace chamberlain, Maarten Greyfalcon, than to the king; that there was a mysterious letter written by the king, meant to be read only at his death, which had disappeared; and that Drake had uncovered a plot to murder the king.

The tale moves forward in both the present and the past, with the flashbacks drawn in black-and-white to differentiate the time. As with the very successful and well-reviewed first three titles by award-winning cartoonist Scott Chantler, high action propels this fast-moving story forward, with sword fighting, chase scenes and a bold and daring narrow escape, while intricate plotlines full of intrigue and suspense (and occasional witty banter) keep the reader guessing. The art is dramatic and evocative, offering emotional close-ups, telling details and believable backdrops. This is a wonderful graphic novel that will engage reluctant readers, providing a painless way to dive into literature and learn about plot, character, setting and other literary devices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ago. Three moons at least. And not hurt. He wanted to see the pigeons. Sir Drake! Y-You’re up late, tumbler. You Caught me red-handed! Just sneaking a bite from the kitchens. It’s hungry work, ours is. And of course there’s that filthy monkey to feed. Ungh... Sir Drake…? You don’t look well. I-I think it’s something I ate. Or maybe… Sir Drake…? Carrier pigeons, Drake? Never gave it much thought. Because it’s none of our concern. That’s an order. Greyfalcon often received them in

searching for in Greyfalcon’s chamber. Yeah. that one. That would have given us all night to search the palace. When the letter didn’t turn up, we thought maybe it got locked up here. But after seeing you come out of Greyfalcon’s chamber... I think you’ve got it. Why don’t you come and find out. Ow! Oh, pickles. Take ’im, boys! Ungh... no. NO! Clever of your friends… …Leading us on a wild-goose chase so that you can have more time to heal. They have their moments. Not many…

evenings, we’ve at least that one blessing to cling to. The assassins have fled? …And that scar will never fully heal. But he’ll live. Hopefully to serve Your Majesty for many years to come. Jumped right from the tower. Perhaps Chamberlain Greyfalcon’s plan to better secure the treasury has merit after all. G… He stirs, madam! Gr… What is he attempting to say? Greyf… “Grief”? “Greyfalcon”…? That’s it. Hush now, brave man. Save your strength. You may have failed to protect your King

too, and be rid of me. I’ve failed him. “Him,” sir? You mean “her.” Queen Magda? Hm? Yes. Of course. The Queen. Again. We’ll catch that girl, Captain, you’ll see. Nobody makes fools of the Queen’s Dragons. We’ll chase her into the sea if need be. Into the sea… I’ve missed something, Phineas. Something important. I can swing a sword, and follow orders, and give them. But I haven’t the imagination for puzzles. Never did. This girl, the brother she talks about, astaroth, Greyfalcon…it’s a

thieves ; bk.

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