The Story of Own, Dragon Slayer of Trondheim by E.K. Johnston
Listen! For I sing of Owen Thorskard: valiant of heart, hopeless at algebra, last in a long line of legendary dragon slayers. Though he had few years and was not built for football, he stood between the town of Trondheim and creatures that threatened its survival.
17-year-old Siobhan McQuaid spends most of her non-school time composing and performing music, but her entire life changes when she meets apprentice dragonslayer Owen Thorskard and agrees to be his bard, promoting his adventures by setting them to music. Together, Siobhan and Owen not only learn to fight dragons, they take decisive steps to keep rural Ontario safe from dragonfire forever.
At least, that was the plan.
Here is an alternative history of the world as we know it, with dragons. Dragons attracted to the carbon emissions of humanity, bothering the likes of historical figures from Alexander the Great to Queen Victoria to Henry Ford, and emperilling civilization every step of the way.
Adventure, heroics, music, and dragons. But no magic. Plus: Canadian heroes and completely awesome cover art! This is listed as book #1 of a series, but stands alone nicely.
Minor cussing, burnt flesh and bloodshed (not gory, but necessary to the story). Romance, but no sexual situations on the page yet--perhaps volume 2 of the series will bring more? We can hope.
Recommended for readers 12 to adult.
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