The Hidden Flame - Paperback

by Bryan Hewes (Author)

A Young Adult Fantasy Novel of Dragons, Courage, and Defiance

In the frozen land of Frostmark, dragons are hunted, feared, and destroyed.

Lina has spent her life keeping her head down in a coastal village ruled by fear of the king's hunters. Dragons are monsters, she's been told. But when Lina stumbles upon a hidden dragon egg pulsing with life beneath the mountains, everything she believes begins to crack.

Protecting the hatchling means lying to her mother, defying the law, and risking execution if she's discovered. As the young dragon grows, so does Lina's understanding of the truth the kingdom has tried to erase.

When patrols close in and a boy trained to hunt dragons begins asking questions, Lina is forced to choose between survival and resistance. Hiding is no longer enough. To protect the life she has saved, Lina must confront a system built on fear-and decide what kind of fire she is willing to carry.

The Hidden Flame is a richly atmospheric YA fantasy featuring:

• Dragons and forbidden bonds
• A quiet, resilient heroine
• A Viking-inspired world under authoritarian rule