Dragon Ultimate (Bazil Broketail) (Paperback)

by Christopher Rowley (Author)

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Product Description
The dragonboy Relkin looks forward to his retirement from the Legion and his impending nuptials. But with the Empire of the Rose weakened by plague, the bloodthirsty Deceiver amasses an army powerful enough to finally destroy his ancient enemies, the High Ones. Relkin and the legendary battledragon Bazil Broketail must make a final stand to protect their world from the most devastating evil imaginable.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Roc (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451455487
• ISBN-13: 978-0451455482
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #281,182 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another gem in a great series, July 2, 1999

By A Customer

I have enjoyed the entire Broketail series very much. This book was enjoyable, but I liked Relkin better without his new prowess. Rowley lead us on a marvelous ride throughout the series. His telling of army life and large battle scenes is unmatched. As I finished this book, I wished sincerely to know what became of the characters next. That is likely a book that will never be written, but if it were, I would buy it. Also, may I say that next to the two main characters, I think the Purple Green is one of the most engaging characters I have ever read about.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Relkin and Bazil final adventure in the last gripping novel, March 28, 2002

By	Jacob "RavenLoc" (Virgina, USA) - See all my reviews

I have always been a big fan of Chistorpher Rowley Bazil Broekn tail series since I first stumbled on to it. I was saddened however when reading this that this would be thier last adventure. The tale picks up months after returning from Qoush and stopping the revolt from within the empire by the hands of the Dominator. Relkin of Qoush still trying to figure out his new found power has no time to ponder he and his dragon the well known and feared battle dragon Bazil Brokentail (aptly named for the end of his tail looks to be broken when it healed back after being cut off in practice) The sisters have sent Relin and Bazil to an island of monks who would teach them both how to send themselves to another plane of existance and fight the Dominator last plan. I won't give to much away on this for those reading this review. Needless to say it was interesting and the only reason I did not give this a five star review was that fact that one it was much shorter then the other novels before that. Two its pace was very quick and didn't have the usual full scale detail as the others did. But it had a point that this focused on Relkin and Bazil. The other novels had many view points from the others of the fighting 109th battle dragons and the various enemies and heros that would populate the world of the battle dragons. All in all this is really ment for the fans who loved reading the book. I hope if Mr. Christhoper Rowley reads these things of even gimpes through it would be nice to see a follow up to this. Who knows we may see Relkin children following in ther fathers footsteps or even Bazil offspring of wild dragons join the empire. Or even see who from the fighting 109th surived to join Relkin in making thier own village? We may never know at this point but still for some a fine ending to a wonderful series. To others a rather dull and somewhat pointless way of ending a fine series. I just hope this review was helpful in some way.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book to the series, excellent., February 28, 1999

By	[e-mail] (New York, U.S.A) - See all my reviews

As the Argonath is weakened by Waakzaam's diabolical plagues, he arises an army to crush the Empire of the Rose. Relkin is looking forward to retirement on his farm with Bazil and Eilsa, but first he must fight in the campaign against the Dominator's army and eventually confront him once and for all. This book is great, as Relkin's dream of retirement is close to coming true. I think this book is excellent, for once the Argonath is almost overcome, it brings tears to my eyes seeing Bazil and Relkin's careers end.