Lord of the Isles (Lord of the Isles, 1)

Name: Lord of the Isles (Lord of the Isles, 1)
Price: 12.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (178 reviews)
Author: David Drake

by David Drake

Fantasy Science Fiction Fantasy

4.6 (178)

4.6 stars from 178 reviews

639 pages~10.7 hr readPublished by Tor Fantasy

$12.9935% off peak

Last checked: Apr 25, 2026

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Price history: $2.99 – $19.99

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Perfect for you if...

You love sprawling fantasy epics with multiple interconnected characters and high-stakes world-building that unfolds gradually across a massive canvas.
You enjoy magic systems rooted in elemental forces and want to understand how the magical world actually works, not just experience it.
You're drawn to stories where seemingly ordinary people become central to stopping catastrophic magical events.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer standalone novels or tight plots that wrap up neatly, rather than first books in long series that demand your commitment.
You want your fantasy stripped down and fast-paced rather than densely detailed with multiple viewpoints and slow-burn plotting.
You're looking for primarily romantic or character-driven narratives rather than world-scale threats and complex magical mechanics.

About this book

Lord of the Isles is David Drake's return to fantasy, presenting an epic of heroic adventure set in an extraordinary world where elemental forces that power magic are approaching a thousand-year peak. Following an unusually severe storm, residents of a small seaport town embark on journeys that lead them toward romance, danger, and powerful magic. These events will fundamentally change both the characters and their world. This title is sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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$2.99 – $19.99

Currently on sale at $12.99 — 35% off peak. Price has dropped 5 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 36 days. Typically stays discounted for 8 days.

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Currently around #645K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.6★ from 178 reviews

Gaining approximately 1 new review per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.6 over the tracking period.

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