This third book in the Dragonslayer series sees our hero, Axel, face severe challenges: his wife's determination to be active in saving their son, his friend Sidney's challenge to face his responsibilities, the king's brother's challenge when he brings an army to force his place at the throne, and the challenge of selecting a value when two of his important ones are in conflict. Axel also faces spies, dungeons, armed enemies, treachery and once again, dragons. Front cover by Matt Payovich