Stronghold

Melanie Rawn's "Stronghold," the opening volume of the Dragon Star trilogy, plunges readers back into the intricate world of the Sunrunner. High Prince Rohan and Lord Andry, the powerful Sunrunner of Goddess Keep, face an existential threat unlike any before: a mysterious and seemingly unstoppable invasion force bent on the extermination of all Sunrunners and the destruction of their homeland. For Andry, this invasion brings his most horrifying visions to life, compelling him to wield even forbidden sorcerous magic to protect his people. Rohan and his son Pol must marshal every available resource—from their valiant warriors and the formidable powers of sun, moon, and stars, to the awe-inspiring presence of the dragons, and the unforgiving wrath of the Desert itself. As the conflict intensifies, they confront the terrifying possibility that this invasion could spell not only the end of their cherished peace but the ultimate demise of their entire world, forcing them to fight for survival against overwhelming odds.