Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Song of the Beast | 2003 | Carol Berg | Buy |
Song of the Beast (2003) is Carol Berg’s only standalone novel, telling the story of Aidan McAllister — a gifted musician whose ability to communicate with dragons through song led to his wrongful imprisonment. After eighteen years behind bars, he emerges into a world where the dragons have turned violent and his former life has been destroyed.
The novel won the Colorado Book Award for Science Fiction/Fantasy and showcases Berg’s ability to tell a complete, emotionally resonant story within a single volume. Themes of injustice, artistic purpose, and the relationship between humans and dragons give the book depth beyond its adventure plot.