{"product_id":"9780765387882","title":"Dragon and Thief : A Dragonback Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eDragon and Thief\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Timothy Zahn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew edition of the first book in the popular Dragonback science fiction series from Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTimothy Zahn has been entertaining science fiction readers young and old for more than twenty years with exciting, thought-provoking adventures. \u003ci\u003eDragon and Thief\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to delight all his fans and gain new teen and adult readers as well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack Morgan has been framed for theft.  He's hiding on a distant planet with the virtual presence of his deceased Uncle Virge, a con man who has been his only family since Jack's parents died.  Jack knows he must clear his name before the cops catch up with him.  A firefight among ships in the skies above leaves a downed ship near Jack's hiding place, with a single unlikely survivor.  It looks like a dragon, and it must join with a human host within six hours or die.  The only available host is Jack.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDraycos, Jack's new \"companion,\" is a K'da, a dragon-like species that lives symbiotically with the humanoid Shontine.  The attackers, determined to exterminate Draycos's people, will find them if they don't flee; so the pair works together to escape the planet and begin a search for the truth behind Jack's frame-up and the identity of the attackers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Jack's future hanging in the balance, as well as the future of billions of Draycos's people, the pair must track down the people who framed Jack, and prevent the destruction of the remaining K'da and Shontine.  They'll also discover whether their union was mere coincidence, or a friendship written in the stars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Zahn keeps the story moving at breakneck speed.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor \u003ci\u003eDragon and Thief\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Well paced and smoothly narrated. Jack and Drayos learn to trust each other-and discover they have enemies in common.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The opener of the Dragonback series is a romp of a space thriller. Readers will welcome further adventures.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Timothy Zahn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Through in-depth characterization, as well as toothsome scientific and political mysteries, Zahn unfolds an intricate tale of adventure sure to please his many fans.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eAngelmass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Timothy Zahn's \u003ci\u003eAngelmass\u003c\/i\u003e is one of those rare novels that satisfies on almost every level. It has a believably complex cast of characters, a relentlessly entertaining story, and a near-perfect mix of theoretical and practical science.\"--\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Zahn paints every futuristic detail with gleamy realism and mock scientific dialogue that streams with starship hardware and military trooper talk. Once underway, immensely appealing.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eAngelmass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed ALA Best Books for Young Adults (2004)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780765387882\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40626156536014,"sku":"9780765387882","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_670559d6-f9e7-4126-b11c-78fbd9beb8f8.jpg?v=1638669503","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780765387882","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}