The Horde King of Shadow: Hordes of the Elthika, Book 1

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5 4.5 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(4,570) Book 1 of 2: Hordes of the Elthika Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions The fearsome creature came from across Drukkar’s Sea...and there was a rider on its back. As a scholar in Dothik’s library, Klara has spent her life trying to understand the strange dreams that have plagued her since she was a child—visions of dragons and a world with no written record. Rejected by her royal bloodline after her mother’s death, Klara hides her chilling secret, knowing her rare magic could get her killed. But when a dragon suddenly appears in Dothik, those dreams become a monstrous reality. Sarkin Dirak’zar, king of the Sarrothian horde, cares only about finding heartstones—the dwindling power source for their revered dragons. Ice-cold and merciless, the last thing Sarkin wants is a wife, especially a weak and unwanted princess who likely won’t last one night on dragonback. Yet the key to acquiring heartstones lies in Klara’s visions, and so he gives her a cruel choice: marry him to save her people…or let Dothik burn. Her first duty as queen? Claim a dragon of her own. What’s even more alarming is that unexpected desire begins to simmer with her beguiling but guarded husband...even though his barbed cage of a heart is only meant to keep her away. ) ©2024 Zoey Draven (P)2025 Zoey Draven Previous slide of product details 1. Book 1 of 2 Hordes of the Elthika 2. Listening Length 12 hours and 8 minutes 3. Author Zoey Draven 4. Narrator Victoria Connolly, see all) 5. Publication date August 29, 2025 6. Language English 7. Publisher Zoey Draven 8. ASIN B0FKTNTKJN 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Horde-King-Shadow-Hordes-Elthika/dp/B0FKTNTKJN/ref=sr1505?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4qFLTgKQRyJZwl44igivatshM3FkAP87CIgllx9KGZeszWNaE7Dmog00RZvqG6yP5y1dXV4rIvDuoATqGQcWbO4rvEi4yOhcGzv-D5IGTjUfAD7Qe8qWv9BkyFotUk1CbaeQArwQ4HEO0yoOLPZrBHS8EzOZYiLwoRcBCzwzqOq5UPFSYhc0GJq3MMTVnEOyYMDpBKsnNoWeqJ41rfhrzrOpT1xpthlJPz13-E.zPHt2rOQdgivhwpL8JQD1Bdp5b880Uiq2Ve3NWRyJcs&dibtag=se&qid=1780246121&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 37: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $4.93 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 38 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VHXZG9S/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=BTf64h0E0ns6MaIv&pdrdw=usBsm&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=8RFYEXNAA2PPF63C1TJG&pdrdwg=WCtz5&pdrdr=03d5186d-6b6c-4723-837f-935ee13a9888) Captive of the Horde King: Horde Kings of Dakkar, Book 1 Captive of the Horde King: Horde Kings of Dakkar, Book 1 Zoey Draven 14,673 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$20.34 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFFX8Z5Q/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=BTf64h0E0ns6MaIv&pdrdw=usBsm&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=8RFYEXNAA2PPF63C1TJG&pdrdwg=WCtz5&pdrdr=03d5186d-6b6c-4723-837f-935ee13a9888) Desire in His Blood: Brides of the Kylorr, Book 1 Desire in His Blood: Brides of the Kylorr, Book 1 Zoey Draven 11,591 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.02 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLDWBBPJ/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=BTf64h0E0ns6MaIv&pdrdw=usBsm&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=8RFYEXNAA2PPF63C1TJG&pdrdwg=WCtz5&pdrdr=03d5186d-6b6c-4723-837f-935ee13a9888) Warriors of Luxiria Boxed Set: Books 1-4 Warriors of Luxiria Boxed Set: Books 1-4 Zoey Draven 130 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$29.63 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVCGFNG4/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=BTf64h0E0ns6MaIv&pdrdw=usBsm&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=8RFYEXNAA2PPF63C1TJG&pdrdwg=WCtz5&pdrdr=03d5186d-6b6c-4723-837f-935ee13a9888) Warrior of Rozun Boxed Set: Books 1-2 Warrior of Rozun Boxed Set: Books 1-2 Zoey Draven 23 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.38 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCK2C25/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=BTf64h0E0ns6MaIv&pdrdw=usBsm&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=8RFYEXNAA2PPF63C1TJG&pdrdwg=WCtz5&pdrdr=03d5186d-6b6c-4723-837f-935ee13a9888) The Midnight Arrow The Midnight Arrow Zoey Draven 2,235 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Fr

s 4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 out of 5 4,570 global ratings 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 5 star 63%28%9%0%0%63% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 4 star 63%28%9%0%0%28% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 3 star 63%28%9%0%0%9% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 2 star 63%28%9%0%0%0% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 1 star 63%28%9%0%0%0% How customer reviews and ratings work) Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon * Sponsored !Image 67 Customers say Customers find this fantasy book to be a fantastic start to the series, with a gripping plot and rich world-building that creates an enthralling sci-fi setting. The book features well-developed characters, with one customer noting the chemistry between them is off the charts, while another describes the romance as spicy. Customers appreciate the writing quality and emotional depth of the story, with one mentioning they cried with the characters. AI Generated from the text of customer reviews!Image 68: A 60x62 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Generated from the text of customer reviews Select to learn more !Image 69: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Content(58) !Image 70: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Story(49) !Image 71: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Readability(45) !Image 72: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar World building(30) !Image 73: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Character(27) !Image 74: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Romance(21) !Image 75: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Writing quality(18) !Image 76: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Emotional(10) 58 customers mention content, 57 positive, 1 negative 58 customers mention "Content"57 positive 1 negative !Image 77: A black X symbol on a black background Customers love the content of the book, describing it as a fantastic start to the series. "...Anything with flying dragons is dope. Love story is spicy. Good book. I’m eager to read the next one in this series." "Amazing!" "Zoey Draven could copy the phone book and I would want to read it. Loved this book. Can’t wait for more Hordes of Elthika to come." "Loved it. I was lucky enough to have the day after the release off of work and I devoured this book...." 49 customers mention story, 44 positive, 5 negative 49 customers mention "Story"44 positive 5 negative !Image 78: A black X symbol on a black background Customers love the story of this book, finding it gripping and beautiful, with one customer noting how it is told from both perspectives. "...Overall, great story, well told, well written. Believable in all its fantastical settings...." "A good story" "Great Continuation of a Great Series" "...and Klara had some bumps but the author kept them evolving to a satisfying ending." 45 customers mention readability, 44 positive, 1 negative 45 customers mention "Readability"44 positive 1 negative !Image 79: A black X symbol on a black background Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an exciting adventure that's fun to read, with one customer comparing the experience of reading each chapter to riding a roller coaster. "I loved that Zoey continued the horde series. This was such a good read. No insta love. FMC and MMc had their own individual struggles...." "...Great read recommend highly." "...I found this novel to be fast paced and interesting that I didn't even realize how far I was into the book before things really started to heat up...." "I actually really enjoyed this. So easy to read and addicting. Loved the story line and the plot. Their relationship really did bloom." 30 customers mention world building, 30 positive, 0 negative 30 customers mention "World building"30 positive 0 negative !Image 80: A black X symbol on a black background Customers appreciate the rich world-building in the book, particularly its enthralling sci-fi setting. "Zoey Draven is just that girl!! World building? Check! Beautiful and complex characters? Check! Spice AND plot? Triple check!..." "...If you like stories with great world building and character development, then this novel is for you." "...There was spice, emotional depth, rich world-building, and yet there is still so much potential for future installments...." "Loved this story as much as I loved the Horde King books. Great worldbuilding, interesting backstory and a heartmelting romance between the hero..." 27 customers mention