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Patterns in the Dark (Dragon Blood Book 4) by [Lindsay Buroker]

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Book 4 of 8: Dragon Blood

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Everyone knows dragons have been extinct for over a thousand years. Everyone is wrong. At least one dragon remains, and military scientists from the Cofah Empire are experimenting with its blood, using the magical substance to power deadly new weapons that could be used to bring the world to its knees.

That's a concern for Zirkander, Cas, and the rest of the Iskandians, but all Tolemek wants is to find his missing sister. The last time he saw her, their father had locked her in an asylum because of a mental illness with no cure. Now the military has taken her. What use the Cofah have for her, Tolemek can only guess, but he is certain she is in danger. He must save her before it's too late. But her fate is inexplicably tied to the dragon's, and he must find it to find her.

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December 14, 2014
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00R0R8SOQ
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 14, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 467 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #47,167 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #57 in Gaslamp Fantasy (Kindle Store)
- #64 in Steampunk Fiction
- #109 in Steampunk Science Fiction (Kindle Store)

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Lindsay is a full-time independent fantasy and science fiction author who loves travel, hiking, tennis, and vizslas. She's written over sixty novels, appeared on the USA Today bestseller list, and has been twice nominated for a Goodreads Readers' Choice Award.

She grew up in the Seattle area but has itchy feet and moves every couple of years. She's currently living in Bend, Oregon, and working on the next book.

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E. Lee

More magical, mythological creatures! Oh my!

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020

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More magical, mythological creatures for fantasy lovers to enjoy reading about are included in this book in the Dragon Blood Series. Many mysterious deaths of natives on a remote island tended to work up a decent amount of terror among those who braved trekking across to the other side of the island, specifically the star group of characters we read about here. Also, some new characters tend to make for some greater banter among the lot. Plus, other new characters provide some angst among the lot, I should specify comedic angst. Never fear for our great author, Ms Buroker, has great writing skills that keep us “balanced on the blades edge” furiously turning those pages until the end and even greatly anticipating the next book in the series. Thankfully I have all the books in this series at hand and can turn the page to the next book immediately. See you in the next one.

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Jane

Awesome

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2017

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A fellow Buroker-fan told me that the more I read of this series, the more I'm going to enjoy this and the more action I'm going to get. She was not mistaken as I seem to like each book more. Although I do have to say that I may prefer Sardelle with her silly name to Cas, but I adore both the crazy evil scientist Tolemek and the a bit loony pilot Ridge. Why can't we have all four POV-s at once?

Action-wise this book starts right where the previous book ended and is full of even more action than the previous books in the series. And guess what? I liked it a lot! As with the previous stories, the laugh out loud worthy banter makes it all even better. Example:
“Just don’t get close to the body,” Zirkander said. “We’re leaving that for Tolemek.”
“Really,” he[Tolemek] said.
“Don’t you want to get your microscope out and look at some brain bits?”
“Brain bits, Zirkander? How is it your people consider you a national hero?”
“We have low standards for heroism in Iskandia.”
“Obviously.”
I may not have been a fan of the insecurities Tolemek and Cas felt towards their relationship as they seemed so badass otherwise, BUT I felt that the book simply flew by and, of course, left me wanting more of this world. Which I am going to do ASAP, of course.

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Penelope T.

Not quite as fun as fascinating as the first 3, but still worth reading the next story

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021

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Excitement, mystery, war, near death clashes and more and more majic . These rowdy pilots, a sorceress, an ex- pirate and a magic sword have formed their own little band to take on the enemy. But things have changed since they started their mighty quest and now they may be the only ones able to save their kindgdom from a crazy General, who seems to have taken over their country while they were away saving it. This angry General may also be responsible for the kidnappeing of the King (and possibly the Queen) as well as changes in their country which include c putting up wanted dead posters of the Captain's new love and a Sorceress, as he makes magic a crime at home. All that is ahead as they all went AWOL to help the ex-pirate find his sister and stop the while they were freeing and healing a 3,000 year old dragon from the their more despicable than ever enemies. All while dead body parts from various mammals and other creatures seem to fall, block and drop on them as they chop their way through an ancient jungle to find what they at first just thought was merely just a blood deposit from ancient deceased dragons. So tas they free the dragon they also free h the pirate's sister who flys away o n the dragon, insuring that thereby had no more access to hIs blood as they had been using it to power to create flying te c nobody stolen from Isklandia to kill them all.

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It's been a while since I spent time with Ridge and Sardelle and their crew and HEH. There's a lot of snark and wry humor being flung about as the group trudge through a deadly jungle in search of the source of dragon blood. Sure, sure, Tolemek is also looking for his sister, but Tylie is where the dragon is so they're all jaunting about to the same place.

Did I mention the deadly part? Because the jungle is that. Not only are there strange beasties to be found, but the natives are a little aggressive and there's the slllllliiiightest possibility there might be a deadly illness/virus in the area.

Good times, amirite?

Anywho. We get to meet Ridge's dad, see some thrilling escapades, fight pirates (among other things), and watch Sardelle and Jaxi do what they do best. Which means they saved the day on more than one occasion. GOOD TIMES!

-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal

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Kay Douglas

Satisfactory end...sorta...

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2020

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This isn't the end of this series but unlike book 3 which ended leaving me wanting more, I'm sated at the end of this book.

Not because I've had enough of Buroker and her dragon-verse - I'm actually off to check out another series. I guess I'm just comfortable that the characters that I like are in a good place and can take care of themselves... and I'm less interested in the characters whose stories are coming up next.

Which is odd because there are some world changing discoveries in this book yet I'm willing to accept "and they lived happily ever after" as an end lol.

Sorry, I can't explain better without spoiling the book!

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Christopher Slabic

An interesting adventure

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019

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Again, i think this is a pretty brief read, but not bad. It continues the story line, but does not have a huge amount of the unexpected. It feels like a quick a to b adventure without a lot of side streets or intrugue.

While i am a bit saddened that the characters seem to be a bit one dimensional and have this increased teenage angst about relationships and their place in the world, it is mildly interesting to see where the story line will go. I am also of the opinion that these would be much better books for young adults. The angst noted above, as well as the chracters ability to get through anything without a significant retribution or cost is somewhat unbelievable at times.

I think the author will grow as time goes by and be able to add more dimensions. It is however, a decent and quick read.

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Sunshine

Patterns in the Dark (Dragon Blood Book 4)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2020

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I am enjoying this series so much.

The characters are great, the places they go to are imaginative and interesting.

The story is still fast paced and exciting and it seems to be going in an amazing direction. They have found a dragon.....love it. This will not be a spoiler as there is so much more to the last sentence!!

The story is left on a bit of a cliff-hanger but i actually don't care (for once!) because i really, really, want the next book to see what happens.

If you would like to read something a little bit different then i recommend this series. Do start at the beginning though as you will get a better feel for the characters.

Loving this series so far.

Chris

Absolutely amazing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2019

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Book 4 of a series and the excitement and page-turning draw have not once dropped. Sardelle and Zirkander's relationship grows, as does Tolemek and Caslin's, while apex starts a new one. The mystery of dragons within the world expands further with the first sighting in over 3000 years.

I cannot wait to five into book 5

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Pegs Hampton

I enjoyed this 4th book in the series very much

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2016

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I enjoyed this 4th book in the series very much, again not giving me many chances to actually put the book down.
The progression of the characters flows well with many interesting goals for each character.
My only personal letdown is I felt for the length of the book there was not a "huge journey" considering the overall scheme. The introduction of a couple new characters didn't seem to peak my interest like the current band of merry men, but I enjoyed the read either way! Still looking forward to reading the next in the series.

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Gareth

I haven't enjoyed a series this much since Melanie Rawn and her ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2015

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Here there be dragons . . . . . . Well, I'm not normally one for reviews but I accidentally discovered Lindsay Buroker's 'Dragon Blood' series via a 'freeby' book two weeks ago. Since then, I've raided the piggy bank and thundered through all of the current books in the series and am now waiting for more, which speaks volumes in itself. I haven't enjoyed a series this much since Melanie Rawn and her epics with the Sun-Runners. In the latest volume, Lindsay rolls out the 'stars' of previous book so we have a hero, a heroine (who's also a sorceress!), a dragon, a pirate, a petite female with attitude (sniper trained) and a cast of supporting characters that you can't help but empathize with. There's also a roller coaster ride of a plot with more twists and turns than a badly designed American intersection, oh, and did I mention the dragon? All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable romp, bring on the next installment!

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M D P

Good plots, great pace and originality

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2018

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I'm not usually a 'sword and sorcery' reader but I have to say that the books in this series so far have all kept me entertained to the point where an hour of reading has passed before I realise. The characters are quite well drawn and dialogue is generally entertaining and believable. They all excel at delivering pacy, intelligent plots and believable scenarios despite the fantastic nature of the genre. Well done.

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