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Scale of the Dragon: A Young Adult Fantasy Adventure (Marked by the Dragon) Paperback – June 3, 2021

by Richard Fierce (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 365 ratings
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Her key to freedom is also her torment.

Mina is an outcast. A childhood accident left her scarred and with a curse that her master exploits to hunt dragons for sport.

She wants freedom, from both her master and the curse, but unless the right dragon is killed, she'll be a bondservant for the rest of her days.

With Mina's uncanny ability and her master's magical strength, the beast responsible for her misery will fall ... even if she has to take matters into her own hands.

Scale of the Dragon is the first episode in the series Marked by the Dragon.

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  1. Book 1 of 5
    Marked by the Dragon
  2. Print length
    152 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Richard Fierce
  5. Publication date
    June 3, 2021
  6. Dimensions
    5 x 0.35 x 8 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1947329723
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1947329720
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Richard Fierce (June 3, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1947329723
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1947329720
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.35 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 365 ratings

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Richard Fierce

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Hey! My name is Richard Fierce and I’m a fantasy and space opera author. I’ve been writing since I was a child but began publishing in 2007. Since then, I’ve written multiple novels and short stories.

In 2000, I won Poet of the Year for my poem The Darkness. I’m also one of the creative brains behind the Allatoona Book Festival, a literary event in Acworth, Georgia.

A recovering retail worker, I now works in the tech industry when I’m not busy writing.

I’m married and have 3 step-daughters (pray for me), three dogs (two huskies!), three cats, two ferrets and a fish. Basically, I have a zoo.

My love affair with fantasy was born in high school when a friend’s mother gave me a copy of Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.

To keep up to date with new releases, join my mailing list here: http://www.richardfierce.com/newsletter.html

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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365 global ratings

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G. Walden
5.0 out of 5 stars I found this book to be very enjoyable!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
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This book was a very enjoyable read and I found it to be well crafted, fresh and clever. I was drawn in from the beginning. The plot was interesting and it moved forward at a good pace. I really liked the characters, especially Mina. And there are Dragons!!! I have to find out what Mina is up to next so I am looking forward to reading the next book!
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Carol Riggs
4.0 out of 5 stars Half of a story, should’ve been combined with Book 2
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
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This was a good story, and I was enjoying it until the plot suddenly ended right as the two main characters started hiking into interesting destinations (especially Mina). When I downloaded the novel, I didn’t notice it was only 152 pages in length. I’d like to continue the story to see what happens, but I see the next book is 170 pages, which is more like a novella than a complete book. I don’t feel that shorter length is worth paying the $2.99 list price. In my opinion, the two books in this series should have been combined into one novel. I did like Mina’s interaction with the dragons; it gave me fond vibes of Susan Fletcher’s Dragon’s Milk (The Dragon Chronicles) series.
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Myra
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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Again I found a good read in this book. I would not mind more stories in this series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I have High hopes
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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It has the potential to turn into a great story. But I'm on the fence for the moment. Few parts i thought meh but it moved the story along. Over all not bad
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Vchutton
5.0 out of 5 stars Dragon speak
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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I love this book. The author writing was very knowledgeable about the history of the time. They also had a great head.
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Patricia candelarie
5.0 out of 5 stars Fear and courage
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2021
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I found the author was very clear of what he wanted to convey. Dedication to what was wanted in life and forging forward. honesty of heart for the characters. Selflessness was very well characterized. The Lord honoring a slave for saving his life and his setting her life into freedom. More people should have that type of honor. Well written. I already have the next book in the series
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Necklace
5.0 out of 5 stars Scale of the Dragon - Marked by the Dragon #1
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023
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Mina has a dragon scaled fused to her leg from a childhood accident and has the ability to sense when a dragon was near and could talk to dragons. Mina is a slave to Lord Klodian who uses her to hunt and kill dragons. Caden is a Runesman who wants fame and fortune. Mina is determined to find and kill the dragon to release the curse and set her free. I really enjoyed this fascinating short-story fairy tale fantasy novel.
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Rachel
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Story
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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I liked the action sequences in this story and it has an original storyline .Well done
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Tony. F
4.0 out of 5 stars a nostalgic feel
Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2022
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I don’t know what or why…but this book gives me a nostalgic feeling. When i was a kid, i used to read simple stories with good endings and few characters to follow. Definitely will be checking 2nd book to see what secrets Mina will discover in that mesa
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aa palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2023
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Really enjoyed this book and I went on to buy the next in the series the dragons egg have just started reading it
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in Australia on September 7, 2022
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A good story with some intrigue and mystery happening. I am not fond of books that leave you hanging, forcing you to get the next book. However, the story is good. I enjoyed it.
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Splashes Into Books
3.0 out of 5 stars Start to a new YA dragon fantasy adventure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2023
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A childhood accident leaves Mina with a dragon scale
Attempts to remove it from her leg all fail.
It has left her with an ability to find dragons now
Her master makes use of her to kill them somehow.

Mina is hoping when he kills the right one
Her strange ability will soon be gone.
She looks on this gift as a curse
And hopes it won't get any worse.

With runesmen, dragons and danger, too,
This is the first in a series with dragons all through.
The world building is there for much of this book
With four others to follow if you fancy taking a look.

It is an enjoyable read though I wanted more
With things to move on and differences to explore.
It finishes at an interesting change for the main characters, too,
Leaving readers wondering what they'll next go through....
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