About The Book

Moon brings us back to the beloved Paksenarrion Universe!

Nature abhors a vacuum. And the empty throne of Horngard is no exception. In the absence of a king, the land has been given over to bandits, its potential squandered, its people exploited. Strategically important, the powerful Dragon moves to install one of his own dragonkin there.

But there are other forces who covet Horngard. And they will not let it go without a fight. . . .

The fates of two pairs of siblings are the key to Horngard’s future: Mikeli and Camwyn, Gwenno and Aris. Will they have what it takes to triumph?

About The Author

Elizabeth Moon grew up on the Texas border, served three years active duty in the USMC (1968-71), and now lives with her husband of almost sixty years, also a veteran, near Austin, Texas. She has written more than twenty-five novels, including Nebula Award winner The Speed of Dark, Hugo Award finalist Remnant Population, the Vatta’s War and Serrano Legacy space opera series, and the books of the enduring epic The Deed of Paksenarrion, multiply awarded as one of the 100 Best Fantasies of All Time. A New York Times best-selling author, her work has been published in twenty languages and sold four million copies. When not writing, Moon enjoys photographing native plants and wildlife, knitting socks, and cooking.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Baen (October 6, 2026)
  • Length: 528 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781668073490

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Raves and Reviews

Praise for The Deed of Paksenarrion series:

“One of the absolute classics of military fantasy. A masterful blend of the reality of military life with the magic and worldbuilding of the best fantasy. Paksennarion is one of the greatest military fantasy characters of all time. Captures the essence of what it’s like to be a soldier and makes you feel like you’re part of the unit.” —Michael Mammay, Col. (retired), author of Planetside

Praise for Elizabeth Moon:
“Excellent plotting and characters support the utterly realistic action sequences: swift, jolting, confusing, and merciless. It’s a corker!” —Kirkus Reviews

“Moon has created a richly imagined universe of different cultures, replete with intriguing characters and the sense of unlimited possibility that characterizes the most appealing science fiction.” —School Library Journal

“Rip-roaring action and intriguing science and tactics . . . [a] grand space opera tour de force.” —Publishers Weekly
 
“[T]he first work of high heroic fantasy I’ve seen that has taken the work of Tolkien, assimilated it totally and deeply and absolutely, and produced something altogether new and yet incontestably based on the master . . . [Moon’s] military knowledge is impressive, her picture of life in a mercenary company most convincing. I’m deeply impressed.” —Judith Tarr

“Engrossing . . .” —Anne McCaffrey

“A tour de force . . .” —Jack McDevitt

“Worldbuilding in the grand tradition, background thought out to the last detail.” —Judith Tarr

“Superlative . . .” —Booklist
 
“Brilliant . . . the excitement of high heroic adventure . . . will enchant the reader.” —Bookwatch

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