Drake Ascendant by Donna Sundblad - Epic dragon time-travel fantasy

“★★★★★ “A gripping start to a promising fantasy series””

— Amazon review

An Epic Fantasy of Dragons, Magic, and Time Travel

Ervig Greenfields, a young prison guard, is cursed by a vengeful sorcerer and transformed into a dungeon rat. Desperate to reclaim his humanity, he seeks out the legendary dragons for help. They offer him a path to salvation—the Labyrinth of Times, a mystical maze where dark magic can be purged. But there’s a catch: to enter, Ervig must swear the Dragon’s Oath, binding himself to dragonkind as a Drake Ascendant, a warrior imbued with dragon power, compelled to fight their battles for centuries, never to return to his own time.

As Ervig plunges into the labyrinth, he discovers that his fate is intertwined with the Thornose and Goldenhorn dragons—ancient rivals forced to unite against a common enemy. The Book Darkmore, a cursed tome infused with corrupted dragon blood, threatens to unravel time itself, possessing those who seek its power. To stop it, Ervig and his dragon allies must journey through a tear in time, rewriting history before the book’s malevolent magic destroys the future.

With themes of sacrifice, destiny, and the fragile alliance between humans and dragons, Drake Ascendant is the first thrilling installment in Donna Sundblad’s Dragon’s Oath series. Fans of epic fantasy, dragon lore, and time-spanning quests will be swept into a world where the past and future collide.

Will Ervig embrace his fate as a Drakeborn warrior, or will the cost of his oath be too great to bear?

FAQ

What is Drake Ascendant about?

Drake Ascendant follows Ervig Greenfields, a young prison guard cursed by a sorcerer, transformed into a dungeon rat and forced to swear a Dragon’s Oath. Bound to serve dragonkind, he enters a mystical Time-Labyrinth to purge dark magic and help dragons fight a corruption threatening time itself.

What genre does this book belong to?

This novel falls squarely into the epic fantasy genre—with a strong dragon-fantasy element and a time-travel twist that sets it apart. Fans of mythic creatures, high stakes magical quests and temporal adventures will find it compelling.

Is this a standalone book or part of a series?

Drake Ascendant is Book 1 of the Dragon’s Oath series. Readers who enjoy it will likely want to continue with the rest of the series.

What themes will readers find in this story?

The story explores themes of sacrifice, destiny, the alliance (and tension) between humans and dragons, and the consequences of altering time. These themes provide emotional and epic depth beyond pure action.

Who will enjoy this book?

If you enjoy epic fantasies with dragons, magic systems, time-travel/temporal stakes, and a protagonist who must rise from cursed beginnings to powerful heroism, this book is designed for you. It also suits readers looking for multi-book fantasy series with high stakes and mythic scope.