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The Forbidden City

The Dragon's Legacy #2 / 3
by Deborah A. Wolf
The Forbidden City (The Dragon's Legacy #2) by Deborah A. Wolf
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Sulema Ja'Akari is an elite warrior, one of the desert people known as the Zeeranim. She is also the daughter of the Dragon King of Atualon, whose magic is the only thing that prevents the earth dragon from waking. Should the dragon end her sleep, their world will be destroyed.

The Dragon King is dying. As heir to his throne Sulema must be trained to take his place, yet the more she learns, the less she trusts the sinister agendas that surround her. Knowing that her life hangs in the balance, Sulema seeks to return to the Zeera.

Salvation may lie with her mother, Hafsa Azeina, who walks the dark and deadly pathways of the Dreaming Lands. To save her daughter, the dreamshifter will be forced to strike a pact with her greatest enemy, a huntress who would rather kill her than assist her.

Upheaval stretches far beyond Atualon - to the forbidden city of Khanbul where the emperor rules with an iron hand. An elite cadre of rebel conspirators chafes beneath his rule and plots to overthrow him.

Among them is Jian de Allyr, the half-dae prince born of a human mother and a twilight lord. If they are to challenge the emperor in his stronghold, however, Jian and his co-conspirators must secretly raise an army...

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FantasyEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy
Release date: May 14, 2018

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Deborah A. Wolf

Deborah A. Wolf's journey to becoming a celebrated voice in epic fantasy is anything but ordinary. Born under the expansive Alaskan sky, her childhood was marked by the wild rhythms of nature, a backdrop that continues to shape her storytelling today. From exploring remote islands to playing in the shadow of mountains, Deborah’s early life was steeped in adventure—a quality she carries with her into every book.

Her writing, deeply infused with themes of nature, ancient creatures, and political intrigue, transports readers to worlds where dragons and magic are as real as the human struggles that shape them. In The Dragon’s Legacy series, Deborah weaves a tapestry of mythic proportions, creating a world on the edge of transformation. Here, dragons are not mere beasts—they are gods, and their power shapes the fate of kingdoms. Through her intricate plots and vividly drawn characters, Deborah invites readers to examine power, legacy, and the enduring fight for survival in a world where the lines between good and evil are never clear-cut.

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Deborah’s academic background is as diverse as her storytelling. She’s studied at various colleges, gaining knowledge across multiple disciplines, and her career has taken her from the sun-soaked shores of Maui as an underwater photographer to the world of Arabic linguistics with the U.S. Army. But no matter where her career took her, the pull of the written word never let go.

Her debut novel, The Dragon's Legacy, was the start of a series that quickly found its place among fantasy fans, lauded for its world-building and nuanced characters. The series continued with The Forbidden City and The Seared Lands, solidifying Deborah as a talent to watch in the genre. Her blend of high-stakes politics, dragon mythology, and the deep emotional currents of her characters make her work a standout in a crowded genre.

Today, Deborah lives in northern Michigan, surrounded by her children, a host of animals, and a life that continues to inspire her writing. With her keen eye for the wild beauty of the world and the complexities of human nature, she crafts stories that feel as vast and untamed as the landscapes that first ignited her imagination.

Whether you're a longtime fan of epic fantasy or just discovering her work, Deborah A. Wolf offers a rare kind of storytelling—one that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

The Dragon's Legacy

The Dragon's Legacy consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Dragon's Legacy (The Dragon's Legacy #1)
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The Forbidden City (The Dragon's Legacy #2)
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The Seared Lands (The Dragon's Legacy #3)
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