Dragon Star Book 1: Stronghold

Dragon Star is the second trilogy in Melanie Rawn's Dragon Prince saga.

About the Series:

• Dragon Star is the sequel trilogy to Rawn's popular Dragon Prince series
• The saga follows the royal family of the Desert and their allies across multiple generations
• Features dragons, political intrigue, magic users called "Sunrunners," and complex court politics
• Known for strong character development and intricate world-building

About "Stronghold":

• First book of the Dragon Star trilogy
• Continues the story from the Dragon Prince trilogy
• Features the next generation dealing with new threats to their realm
• Sets up the larger conflict that spans the trilogy

About Melanie Rawn:

• Highly regarded fantasy author, especially popular in the 1990s
• Known for complex political fantasy with strong romantic elements
• The Dragon Prince/Dragon Star saga is considered her masterwork
  

Michael Whelan Cover Art:

• Whelan is one of the most celebrated fantasy/SF cover artists
  
• Known for detailed, painterly style that defined 1980s-90s fantasy book covers
• Whelan covers are sought after by collectors

First Paperback Printing (1991): This is a relatively early printing from the height of the series' popularity.