This is the story of a dragon, a damsel and a knight, as you have never seen them. Dragon’s Ridge brings the timeless cast to life the reader’s world—a world where history is fate, and even the mythical beasts must suffer the laws of physics alongside their human foes. Characters, plot and themes are shaped by historical conditions. Full of stealthy twists, Dragon’s Ridge is a gripping tale for fans of character-driven fantasy, historical fiction and science fiction.
The novel uses an authentic setting, in the style of Bernard Cornwell. The story takes place in 11th century Gascony. Glorious shining armor is two centuries away. Chivalry is in its infancy. Society is more wild west than Camelot. Feudal lords and clergy govern in two mutually dependent but competing social structures.
Informed by the author’s technical training as an aerospace engineer, the story adheres to scientific realism, in the style of Andy Weir. Dragons are flight-capable by the principles of aerodynamics. The author gave a talk at the Livermore Library on the aerodynamic calculations he used for the dragons in his book. The Library’s Youtube channel has a recording of the talk. Magic is veiled in mystery but logical in structure. In Dragon’s Ridge, the fantasy elements exist within the fundamental laws that govern the physical and natural world. This story is for the scientists and engineers who always stand up against the neglect of physical laws in fiction, and for their long-suffering families.