The Dragon King below the Jing River defied the orders of the Jade God of the Heavens and was executed. His ghost resented the Tang Emperor Taizong for not saving him, and dragged the Emperor to the Underworld. What would the Emperor see in the Underworld? Was he able to return to life? My Favourite Chinese Stories is a collection of three Chinese stories specially selected and retold in English for young readers. The first story is from Chinese mythology, while the other two are from classical Chinese literature. They are widely known to the Chinese people, and reflect, in varying degrees, some of the essential characteristics of Chinese culture. Each story is accompanied by beautiful full-colour illustrations drawn by Lo King-man as well as audio narration by the author Pamela Youde.

Axel is an average peasant boy, living a very ordinary, boring life, until one day he gets a mysterious summons from The Wizard. Little does he know that his life is about to be changed forever. As soon as his journey begins, trouble starts to follow. For reasons unknown, an evil king wants him dead, and he doesn't care who else he has to go through to do it. Worried about his brother, Jarron sets off to find out why Axel never came home. He gets more than he bargained for, however, when he runs into several problems of his own. An epic tale of magic and mystery, you never know what will happen next. Will Jarron ever be reunited with his brother? Or will the evil king succeed in his quest of wiping him out? Adventure awaits you in this first installment of The Dragon King!

Be enthralled by this deliciously steamy, dragon shifter paranormal romance by bestselling author Amelia Shaw. It boasts sweeping adventure, high-stakes, and a guaranteed happily ever after that will steal your breath away! "Woman- the biggest mistake you can make is removing jewels from your crown, to make it easier for a man to carry. When this happens, realize... You do not need a smaller crown— You need a man with bigger hands.”- Michael Reid. Stavrok My father always told me that one day my inner beast would break free and that I’d be powerless to stop it. He said that when a dragon finds his destined mate, there’s nothing between Heaven and Hell that can stop him from claiming her—and that’s what scares me. I don’t want to hurt the woman I’m destined to bond with, but I’ll set the whole damn world on fire to protect her! Lucy A beautiful and fierce man haunts my dreams. I don’t know how, but he’s important to me. So when he breaks into my home and tries to take me by force, I flee. But escaping the Dragon King is futile. He whisks me away to the mountains, eager to prove his devotion as my fated mate. But it’s not long before ruin falls upon his kingdom, and I’m torn from his grasp…

Bestselling author Stephen R. Lawhead's Dragon King Trilogy--now available in one volume. In the Hall of the Dragon King Carrying a sealed message from the war-hero Dragon King to the queen, Quentin and his outlaw companion, Theido, plunge headlong into a fantastic odyssey and mystic quest. In his valiant efforts to save the kingdom and fulfill his unique destiny, he will cross strange and wondrous lands filled withbrave knights, beautiful maidens, a mysterious hermit, and a deadly, giant serpent. The Warlords of Nin It has been ten years since Quentin helped the Dragon King battle the monstrous sorcerer Nimrood. Since then, there has been peace in the land of Mensandor. But everything changes when an urgent message summons Quentin to the dying king. The brightening Wolf Star is an omen of impending evil that might just herald the beginning of the end of mankind. The Sword and the Flame The Dragon King who now rules the land of Mensandor is none other than Quentin, whose courage and heroism have slowly transformed him from an orphaned servant into a war hero, respected leader, and a fierce man of faith. Shattered by the death of a dear and trusted friend, the abduction of his beloved son, and the loss of his enchanted sword, Quentin finds his faith tested like never before.

Once again, Laura Joh Rowland's dazzling combination of history and storytelling draws us into a sumptuous and treacherous world, in The Dragon King's Palace. On a whim of the shogun's mother, a procession has left the sweltering heat of Edo, bound for the cooler climate of Mount Fuji. Among her traveling companions are Reiko, the beautiful wife of Sano Ichiro, the shogun's Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People; Reiko's friend Midori, nine months pregnant; and Lady Yanagisawa, the deranged wife of the shogun's powerful second-in-command. None of them look forward to the trip. But their troubles have only begun when their procession is stopped suddenly on a deserted road. The entire retinue is viciously slaughtered and the four women are bound and taken away, imprisoned by a mysterious kidnapper. Sano now finds himself faced with the most important case of his career. The shogun demands quick action, and under the threat of death, Sano is forced to work with his bitter enemies---Chamberlain Yanagisawa and Police Commissioner Hoshina. The women are in imminent danger, and the delivery of a ransom note only complicates matters---forcing both Sano and Reiko to take desperate measures.

There is a story about Kara and dragons. When she was four, she came down with vermillion fever. Her parents, thinking there was no cure, left her in a cave to die. A month, later she walked back into her parents’ home as healthy as if she had never been sick. It is said that a mother dragon lived in that cave, and she nursed young Kara back to life. Now, eleven years later, the only reminder of Kara’s illness is a small scar on her cheek. Of her contact with the dragon, there is more. Her eyes, which once were blue, are now green. And she can call down birds, which many believe is a sign that she can also call down dragons, for the two are distant cousins. Only Kara has her doubts. How can a beast as huge and terrifying as a dragon be related to a sweet, gentle bird? But could this explain why the king has sent for her? Does he think she has power over dragons? For Kara, the answer to this question means life or death—not only for her, but for all the dragons.

Ruri Morikawa manages to survive the assassination plot devised by the Church of God's Light and the pair of fake Reapers—leaving the castle of the Nation of the Dragon King in disrepair. With reconstruction underway, Ruri takes a trip to the Nation of the Beast King by suggestion of their Beloved, Celestine. With their efforts to find the Church of God's Light coming up empty, the rather egotistical Spirit of Fire, a supreme-level spirit, shows up at their doorstep. Will things proceed to heat up in the Nation of the Beast King? Or will they get too hot to handle?

Beware all riders who enter here, for there may be dragons, romance, and power that will ignite the world into an inferno… Sorcha McMurphy doesn’t believe in magic— until she finds a stolen dragon hatchling, and obtains a letter of acceptance to a supernatural school for dragon riders. After stepping through a spellbinding portal, Sorcha finds herself immersed in the enchanting new world of Draconia, where the dragon clans are at war and a great destiny awaits her. Sorcha is proclaimed to save the dragon riders from a great evil, and is tasked with discovering the hiding place of the missing Dragon King. During her training, Sorcha falls for a tormented rider named Oliver, a troubled man with a tormented past who’s trapped within the binds of a terrible curse. Saving him, and his dragon, might be the only way to restore the dragon clans to peace. To defeat the biggest threat Draconia’s ever known, Sorcha and her dragon must rise to become heroes, battle against darkness, and pull off the craziest magical loophole of all time. War will unleash, and passion sparks as Sorcha harnesses her abilities to her command. This year at the academy, it’ll be a miracle if Sorcha makes it out alive. Dragon Riders Academy, Books 1-3, is a new adult romantasy collection featuring dragons, magical creatures, Celtic mythology and college romance. This omnibus contains the following novels: Dragon Academy, Dragon Heart, and Dragon Spirit. Suggested reading age 18+

Now that the issues in the Nation of the Spirit King are over, Ruri Morikawa spends her days in peace with her partner Jade in the Nation of the Dragon King. One day, a letter arrives from the Imperial Nation detailing that Emperor Adularia has fallen ill and needs the elixir made from dragon blood, said to cure any and all ailments. Jade sends her the medicine without hesitation, but it proves to be ineffective, and Adularia’s condition continues to worsen. Curiously, her symptoms bear an uncanny resemblance to the illness that took the life of Quartz’s mate, Seraphie. What could this mean? Find out in the magical seventh installment of The White Cat’s Revenge as Plotted from the Dragon King’s Lap!

According to ancient records, the patriarchs and founders of the early civilisations in Egypt, India, China, Peru, Mesopotamia, Britain and the Americas were colonised by the Serpents of Wisdom who arrived in these lands after abandoning their beloved homelands and crossing great seas. While bearing names denoting snake or dragon, these Serpents of Wisdom oversaw the construction of magnificent civilisations within which they and their descendants served as the priest kings and as the enlightened heads of mystery school traditions. This book recounts the history of these 'Serpents' and why they are returning now.