Dragon and Thief (The Dragonback Series Book 1)

Name: Dragon and Thief (The Dragonback Series Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (800 reviews)
Author: Timothy Zahn

by Timothy Zahn

Science Fiction Young Adult

4.3 (800)

4.3 stars from 800 reviews. Top 92% of Science Fiction books we track.

$1.99KU80% off peak

Last checked: May 20, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy space adventures with clever protagonists who talk their way through problems as much as they fight their way out.
You like stories where an unlikely partnership becomes the heart of the tale, with genuine chemistry between mismatched characters.
You want a standalone novel that doesn't require you to commit to a massive series upfront, even though more books exist.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer grimdark sci-fi where moral ambiguity dominates; this has a lighter, more optimistic tone despite the stakes.
You're looking for hard sci-fi with detailed world-building; this prioritises plot momentum and character interaction over technical explanation.
You want romances or romantic subplots; this is purely about friendship and adventure.

About this book

Jack Morgan is a young man trained by his late uncle Virgil to be a professional thief and con artist. He has survived on his uncle's spaceship with the help of an AI program. When falsely accused of a crime, Jack flees to a remote, uninhabited planet to avoid detection. His isolation ends when a ship crashes on the planet following a space battle. The sole survivor is Draycos, a warrior from a reptilian race facing extinction. Draycos needs to bond physically and mentally with a sentient host to survive, and Jack is the only sentient being available. If Jack helps Draycos, the warrior may be able to help clear Jack's name. This is the first book in the Dragonback series.

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$1.99 – $9.99

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 80% off peak. Price has dropped 22 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 82 days. Typically stays discounted for 1 day.

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Currently around #259K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 35% recently.

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Currently 4.3★ from 800 reviews

Gaining approximately 2 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.3 over the tracking period.

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