Virtus Draconis: Blood Price

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In unknown times, where magic is a renewable energy source, and technology exists in tandem...

Claude Virtus, the dragon, is a mercenary's apprentice. Gunter Moray, the alligator, is the regent of the embattled kingdom of Shaddhai, whose princess, Meredith, has become a despot. Their lives come together when Meredith makes known her intention of conquering the world's nations to impose her vision of law and order, beginning with the peaceful nation of Anthropia. But Claude and Gunter won't keep quiet. They will decide the course of their fates in an adventure where forbidden magic, the cruelty of life and danger threaten to bring them down.

Full of neurodivergent characters and recognized at the 2024 International Latino Book Awards, Virtus Draconis is a Puerto Rican, science fantasy tale of acceptance and redemption. This love letter to the 90's, videogames and animation comes in its second edition with new art and improved formatting.

Content/trigger warning: Graphic violence, language, bullying/harassment.