Books published by publisher Lone Dragon Press

If Memoirs of a Geisha had ninjas.... In the legendary Floating World, wars are waged with wit, the strongest soldier can be bound with threads of silk, and flesh is the currency by which life, death, and freedom can all be purchased. Half-elf Jie doesn't mind her temporary assignment as a Night Blossom in the most sought-after house. It's perfect cover for her real work as an assassin in the emperor's service, and keeps her close to one who matters most. Her life belongs to her clan, but her heart lies with clan junior, Lilian. Lilian's talents trade stealth for sensuality, poison for poetry. With looks as sharp as any blade, she can coax information from any man, and still leave him paying for the pleasure. She's enthralled many a noble, none more important than the warlord who can calm a brewing insurrection. Only her sweet whispers can secure his obedience to the throne. But now, his increasing abuse has Jie seeking a new assignment for Lilian - even if it means their separation. When killers target clan sisters, and the seeds of rebellion find fertile soil in the Floating World, Jie must choose between loyalty and love.

"Kang builds a beautifully balanced world with stirring characters and an unpredictable plot in this epic series that's finely crafted down to the last detail."-- Emily R. King, author of the Hundredth Queen seriesOnly the lost magic of Dragon Songs can save the world.The Dragon Singers of old summoned typhoons and routed armies, liberating mankind from the orcs before fading into legend. Now, with evil stirring and hostile empires on the rise, the power of music stirs in Kaiya, a gangly misfit with the perfect voice.Without a master to guide her, she must rely on the lessons of a foreign paladin, an enigmatic doctor, a flippant elf lord, and an evil sorcerer to rediscover lost magic. Yet doing so means taking dire risks…Because invoking a Dragon Song can kill you.Download the Special Edition Box Set to experience epic battles, deep-rooted conspiracies, and the magic of music. Includes:Songs of InsurrectionOrchestra of TreacheriesDances of DeceptionSymphony of Fates#1 International Bestseller in Epic Fantasy#1 Bestseller in Coming of Age, Sword and Sorcery, and Young Adult Coming of AgeThe Legends of Tivara Includes:A Dragon’s Guide to Hatching a RebellionScions of the Black LotusThorn of the Night BlossomsWhite Sheep of the FamilyWretches of the TrenchTemptress of FatesThe Dragon Songs SagaPrelude to Insurrection Songs of InsurrectionOrchestra of TreacheriesDances of DeceptionSymphony of FatesThe Dragonstones ChroniclesMasters of DeceptionHeirs of the Sundered Empire

Only the demon in Tomas’ glass eye can save his village.It might cost him his soul.In a broken land where conquerors dream of empires, Tomas dreams of a day when the townsfolk won’t taunt him. After all, he’s the fishing village kid with a misshapen face. Only the Rune vendor’s daughter treats him well. To win her heart, he relies on a quick wit and local superstitions to convince her he has Diviner’s Sight.But if he did, he would’ve foreseen magic-fearing invaders plucking out his mismatched eye. Or the demon trapped in the glass replacement. It reveals a world beyond human vision, while whispering temptations in his mind. Now, with his village caught between the advancing armies of the Sun God’s mortal descendants and His Chosen People, Tomas must use a combination of calculation, cunning, and demonic insight to maneuver the forces of his world against each other—prince against prince, princess against princess, army against army—or see his home crushed forever beneath the wheels of war.But to do so carries a dire risk.Because using a demon could condemn your soul.Get this epic fantasy now for a tale of war, intrigue, and magic, with twists layered atop twists.Note: This is a new entry point into the Legends of Tivara. New readers will have no trouble immersing themselves in the new story line, while old readers will recognize familiar faces-- particularly a snarky half-elf spy.

Thorn of the Night Blossoms is the start of a complete, 6-book series.For an imperial assassin, assignment as a courtesan in the Floating World seems like a waste of her talents... until killers target her clan sisters.In the legendary Floating World, wars are waged with wit, the strongest soldier can be bound with threads of silk, and flesh is the currency by which life, death, and freedom can all be purchased. Half-elf Jie doesn’t mind her temporary assignment as a Night Blossom in the most sought-after house. It’s perfect cover for her real work as an assassin in the emperor’s service, and keeps her close to one who matters most. Her life belongs to her clan, but her heart lies with clan junior, Lilian. Lilian’s talents trade stealth for sensuality, poison for poetry. With looks as sharp as any blade, she can coax information from any man, and still leave him paying for the pleasure. She’s enthralled many a noble, none more important than the warlord who can calm a brewing insurrection. Only her sweet whispers can secure his obedience to the throne.But now, his increasing abuse has Jie seeking a new assignment for Lilian—even if it means their separation. When killers target clan sisters, and the seeds of rebellion find fertile soil in the Floating World, Jie must choose between loyalty and love.***“Thorn of the Night Blossoms is a prequel, though it is a total standalone… This cover story blends right in with her actual ninja-like assassin job in a fantastic tale filled with intrigue, betrayal, friendship, love and truly incredible action.”--Amazon Reviewer“Kang delivers once again. This thrilling tale gives valuable insight to a beloved favorite character's younger years and begins to fill in the gap that was left with questions after his epic Dragon Song Saga. Highly recommended. Fantastic read that was full of suspense, charm, and shocking moments that will leave you wanting more.”--Amazon Reviewer

Includes all four books of the Dragon Songs Saga Only the lost magic of Dragon Songs can save the world. The Dragon Singers of old summoned typhoons and routed armies, liberating mankind from the orcs before fading into legend. Now, with the world again teetering on the brink of a cataclysm, the power of music stirs in Kaiya, a gangly misfit with the perfect voice. Without a master to guide her, she must rely on the lessons of a foreign paladin, an enigmatic doctor, a flippant elf lord, and an evil sorcerer to rediscover lost magic. Yet doing so means taking dire risks... Because invoking a Dragon Song can kill you.

SPFBO 2018 Semi-Finalist.Lose yourself in this fusion of Asian and Western fantasy, which critics extol as "wonderfully opulent," "Breathtaking," and "Unique."Only the lost magic of Dragon Songs can save the world. Only an awkward girl with the perfect voice can rediscover it.The Dragon Singers of old summoned typhoons and routed armies, liberating mankind from the orcs before fading into legend. Now, with the world again facing a new cataclysm, the power of music stirs in Kaiya, an a naïve misfit with the perfect voice.Without a master to guide her, she must rely on Hardeep, a disgraced foreign paladin, to help awaken her latent magic. His motives might not be entirely noble. When he leads her to the fabled Dragon Scale Lute, which only a Dragon Singer can wield, it is up to Black Lotus Clan to intervene.Because the instrument’s fell power can save the world…Or destroy it.--- ☆☆☆☆☆A Publishers Weekly Booklife Prize Quarterfinalist"Smartly paced, with cross-cutting chapters that advance the plot along its intertwined story lines, this novel propels the reader through its colorful narrative. The author carefully balances action and intrigue with a modest fantasy element to keep the story's plot twists unpredictable."The Legends of Tivara Includes:A Dragon’s Guide to Hatching a RebellionScions of the Black LotusThorn of the Night BlossomsWhite Sheep of the FamilyWretches of the TrenchThe Dragon Songs SagaPrelude to Insurrection Songs of InsurrectionOrchestra of TreacheriesDances of DeceptionSymphony of FatesThe Dragonstones ChroniclesMasters of DeceptionHeirs of the Sundered Empire

Red Dragon Academy Book ISeven Children, Seven Powers. One Enemy.Addy Walker is a normal California surfer girl until her mother dies and her British aunt enrolls her at a boarding school called Red Dragon Academy in Wales. At first the school seems okay, if a little weird. Which other school has a sun-day when it's not raining? But when Addy stumbles upon a hallway that leads to a different and horrible part of the school she begins to have her doubts. Addy has always had vivid dreams but now these dreams are becoming frighteningly real and she has a hard time telling dreams from reality. Was it really only in a dream that she visited the cold palace and met the man who wants her captured? He calls her a dreamwalker and it seems that this is a special and dangerous power. Is Addy really able to move between two worlds or is she finally cracking up?Dreamwalker is the first book in the Red Dragon Academy series and in it we meet Addy, as well as snooty Pippa, brainy Raj, cheeky Sam, serious Coby, shy Gwyllum and worldly Celeste—all who may have been brought to the school because of their special powers. All of whom may be in mortal danger from a terrifying tyrant who calls himself The One, in a land that seems a lot like Wales, but isn't.

An invincible empire threatens to invade Cathay, and only a Dragon Song can ensure peace.After vanquishing the Last Dragon with the power of her voice, all Kaiya wants is a quiet life of anonymity. Instead, the Emperor sends her to negotiate peace with the aggressive Teleri Empire.The critical mission reunites her with her childhood friend Tian, now an assassin-spy who loathes killing. He is no longer the adorable, gullible boy from her memories, any more than she is the adventurous, sweet girl from his. Instead of rekindling nostalgia for a youthful innocence they both yearn for, their reunion ignites a mutual hatred.When the Teleri Empire breaks off talks, Tian must help Kaiya escape. Orcs, Ogres, and enemy soldiers stand between them and home, and their volatile relationship could get them captured… or killed.

Kaiya escapes her ordeal at the hands of the Teleri Emperor, only to return to a homeland beset by enemies on all sides, and crumbling from within.As a teenager, she quelled a rebellion with the Dragon Scale Lute. As a young adult, she vanquished a dragon with the power of her voice.Now, robbed of her magic by grief, Kaiya must navigate a web of court intrigue to save the realm before it falls. Only she can lay claim to the Dragon Throne on behalf of her unborn sons—whether the father is the lover who perished rescuing her, or the hated enemy who killed him.In the final story in Kaiya’s saga, she must rally a nation, repel invaders, and prove to the world why her family alone holds the Mandate of Heaven.

The mightiest dragon threatens the world, and only the power of a Dragon Song can vanquish him.Two years have passed since Kaiya rediscovered the lost magic of Dragon Songs, yet the power of her voice is untrained. Potential suitors see her as a stepping stone. One ruthless cousin would rather step on her gravestone.Not one to get walked over or buried, Kaiya is holding out for the exiled foreign prince who inspired her to sing. The only one who appreciates her abilities more is the world’s last dragon, Avarax, and it’s not because he enjoys a good song.Raw and unproven, she finds mentors in unlikely places. An elf courtier. An ancient healer. A martial arts master. And an evil sorcerer. She’ll need their guidance to survive the final showdown between a girl finding her voice, and a dragon who has no intention of being fooled a second time.The Legends of Tivara Includes:A Dragon’s Guide to Hatching a RebellionScions of the Black LotusThorn of the Night BlossomsWhite Sheep of the FamilyWretches of the TrenchThe Dragon Songs SagaPrelude to Insurrection Songs of InsurrectionOrchestra of TreacheriesDances of DeceptionSymphony of FatesThe Dragonstones ChroniclesMasters of DeceptionHeirs of the Sundered Empire

The year is 1956. Betty Jo and Johnny Carlson have discovered a frightful secret... a monster roams the lonely, desert hills outside their small, California town! Along with their timid friend 'Skip' Walters, and the eccentric Professor Alfred Willoughby, Betty Jo and Johnny must unravel the mystery of the monster before the evil forces that spawned him arrive for a showdown!