The Sky on Fire: A dragon heist adventure full of magic, high stakes and revenge

by Jenn Lyons

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‘Spectacular and sexy fantasy’ – Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light

A daring fantasy heist adventure from Jenn Lyons, acclaimed author of the Chorus of Dragons series, The Sky on Fire will thrill fans of Temeraire, Fourth Wing and Dragonriders of Pern.

Enter a world ruled by dragons . . .


Anahrod lives only for survival, forging her own way through the harsh jungles of the Deep with her titan drake by her side. Even when an adventuring party saves her from capture by a local warlord, she is eager to return to her solitary life.

But this is no ordinary rescue. It’s Anahrod’s past catching up with her. These cunning misfits – and their frustratingly appealing dragonrider ringleader – intend to spirit her away to the dragon-ruled sky cities, where they need her help to steal from a dragon’s hoard.

There’s just one problem: the hoard in question belongs to the current regent, Neveranimas – and she wants Anahrod dead . . .

This soaring stand-alone fantasy from Jenn Lyons combines conniving dragons, lightning banter, high-stakes intrigue and a little bit of heat.

Praise for Jenn Lyons


‘An extraordinary book’ – Lev Grossman, author of The Bright Sword

‘A fantastic page-turner’ – John Gwynne, author of The Shadow of Gods

‘Lyons proves she is worthy of comparison to other masters of epic fantasy’ – Booklist

Inkstone Books exclusive edition, featuring:

  • Signed & Numbered
  • Limited to 600 copies
  • Block Sprayed Top and Bottom Edges
  • Digitally Printed Foredge
  • Case Foiling
  • ISBN10 1035048574
  • ISBN13 9781035048571
  • Publish Date 11 July 2024 (first published 9 July 2024)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Pan Macmillan
  • Imprint Tor