Alison goodman is the author of seven novels including her most recent release lady helen and the dark days deceit, the final novel in her awardwinning regency supernatural trilogy, and eon and eona, a new york times bestselling fantasy duology. The first book, eon, has also been published under the titles eon. Alison goodman the dark days club official website of. Sethon is already calling himself dragon emperor, even though there are still nine days of rightful claim left. Speciallychosen people dragoneyes connect with the 12 dragons and together they control the world and the weather, bringing prosperity to the land. Eon has been revealed as eona, the first female dragoneye in hundreds of ye. Hardcover paperback kindle alison goodman is an australian author who was born in the year 1966, in melbourne, australia. Eona the new york times bestseller and stunning companion to eon once she was eon, a girl disguised as a boy, risking her life for the chance to become a dragoneye apprentice. She lives with her husband and their hyperactive jack russell terrier in australia. Nevertheless, especially the second half of the book was a let down characterwise. Alison lives in melbourne with her husband and their machiavellian jack russell terrier. Now she is eona, the mirror dragoneye, her countrys savior but she has an even more dangerous secret. In beatrice priors dystopian chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue candor the honest, abnegation the selfless, dauntless the brave, amity the peaceful, and erudite the intelligent. Goodman is widely known for the novel, singing the dogstar blue, which was not only her debut novel but also won her the best young adult novel award at the aurealis awards.
Eon is technically considered a young adult book but, to me, the story reaches beyond young adults to older audiences as well. Eona lives in a richly imagined world based on the orient. I am sad to say that i lost my respect and admiration for eona. Apr 14, 2011 eona, with its pulsepounding drama and romance, its unforgettable fight scenes, and its surprises, is the conclusion to an epic only alison goodman could create. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 531 pages and is available in hardcover format. Mar 29, 2012 alison goodman, in addition to the eon eona duology, is also the author of singing the dogstar blues, the adult science fiction thriller killing the rabbit, and most recently, the dark days club, the first book in a new ya series. Alison goodman, in addition to the eon eona duology, is also the author of singing the dogstar blues, the adult science fiction thriller killing the rabbit, and most recently, the dark days club, the first book in a new ya series. In eon 2008, ten of the twelve dragoneyes were killed, leaving only eon and evil lord ido controlling spirit dragons that protect the empire. That being said, in the end, eona became one my favorite heroines. Alison goodman is the author of the new york times bestselling eoneona duology, as well as the genrebending singing the dogstar blues and the adult thriller a new kind of death originally titled klling the rabbit. Seventeenyearold joss is a rebel, and a student of time travel at the prestigious centre for neohistorical studies.
Eona, with its pulsepounding drama and romance, its unforgettable fight scenes, and its surprises, is the conclusion to an epic only alison goodman could create. Rise of the dragoneye, and the two pearls of wisdom likewise, eona has several different titles depending on which part of the world it is in and has also been released as eona. Eona, now openly living as a girl, has joined the rebellion to put the rightful emperor on the throne. Eon has been revealed as eona, the first female dragoneye in hundreds of years. Eona by alison goodman eona is just as good as the first book, eon. Eon and eona are a new york times bestselling duology based on the ancient lores of chinese astrology and feng shui. Once she was eon, a girl disguised as a boy, risking her life for the chance to become a dragoneye apprentice. Im only 11 years old i have a very high reading level and find my self captured in this magical book. Alison goodman au, in addition to the eon eona duology, is also the author of singing the dogstar blues, the adult science fiction thriller killing the rabbit, and most recently, the dark days club, the first book in a new ya series. Apr 01, 2012 in eona alison goodman continues seamlessly what started so brilliantly in eon.
Alison goodman, in addition to the eoneona duology, is also the author of singing the dogstar blues, the adult science fiction thriller killing the rabbit, and most recently, the dark days club, the first book in a new ya series. Alison goodman author biography alison is the author of the award winning and new york times bestselling duology eon and eona, singing the dogstar blues and her very adult thriller, a new kind of death. The dark days club official website of author alison goodman. Click download or read online button to get eona book now. Mar 30, 2012 now she is eona, the mirror dragoneye, her countrys savior but she has an even more dangerous secret. One of those books included eon by alison goodman, and so it was natural that eona would be on that same pile of books for me to read and enjoy. If you like the hunger games then this is 10x better. He is actually eona, a sixteenyearold girl who has been living a dangerous lie for the chance to become a dragoneye, the human link to an. Alison goodmans first novel in a very special new edition. It follows the story of eon who has potential to become a dragoneye, being able to control wind, water and land. Once again goodman s writing style transported me into the foreign and dangerous world that eona lives in. Her most recent novel is the dark days club, the first in the lady helen trilogy.
Putting aside my misgivings, i said, did you see the imperial edict. Eona is the second half of a fantasy duology by alison goodman and was on the new york times bestseller list. Alison goodman is the author of the international bestselling and awardwinning eon eona duology and the lady helen series, as well as the acclaimed singing the dogstar blues and the adult thriller a new kind of death originally titled killing the rabbit. This book is awesome their are so much actions taking place and there are all kinds of people i this story. It chooses eona, who becomes a lord due to the absence of a current mirror dragoneye. Rise of the dragoneye is a 2008 fantasy novel by alison goodman. This story takes place in asia which is rare in a english b. Unfortunately regardless of gender eona keeps getting in her own way.
Her latest novel the dark days club is book 1 in a new trilogy, and will be published in the usa and uk in january 2016, and december 2015 in australia. Eon by alison goodman has been published as both an adult and a young adult novel in different parts of the world. Alison goodman is the author of the new york times bestselling eon eona duology, as well as the genrebending singing the dogstar blues and the adult thriller a new kind of death originally titled klling the rabbit. Once again goodmans writing style transported me into the foreign and dangerous world that eona lives in. Now she is eona, the mirror dragoneye, her countrys savior but she has an even more.
A ruthless killer has destroyed many of the dragoneyes and everything is in chaos. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read eona. Apr 04, 2011 eona, with its pulsepounding drama and romance, its unforgettable fight scenes, and its surprises, is the conclusion to an epic only alison goodman could create. I love eona she never is the character you think she is going to be which is great.
Read alison goodmans blogs and other content on the penguin community. Net login register for bookmarks and favorites menu login. In eon she was frustratingly slow or maybe it was just how apparent the storyline was, but she displays cleverness at the speed of molasses. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Detailing an exotic land that brings to mind an ancient chinese imperial dynasty, author alison goodman uses intricate descriptions of clothing, food, and architecture to create extraordinary depth and believability. Singing the dogstar blues by alison goodman the book smugglers june 22, 2012 at 2. Alison goodman au, in addition to the eoneona duology, is also the author of singing the dogstar blues, the adult science fiction thriller killing the rabbit, and most recently, the dark days club, the first book in a new ya series. The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are dillon walsh, eona.
Alison is the author of the award winning and new york times bestselling duology eon and eona, singing the dogstar blues and her very adult thriller, a new kind of death. Listen to eona audiobook by alison goodman, narrated by nancy wu. Alison lives in melbourne, australia, with her husband, ron, and their adorable australian terrier mix, buckley. Instead, he had brought sethon and the entire army upon himself. I held out the book, the pearls wrapping themselves tightly around it again. Alison is the author of eon and eona, a new york times bestselling fantasy duology. Hed known the book was vital to idos plans for power and thought he could use it to trade with his dragoneye master for his life. Alison is also the author of the award winning and new york times bestselling duology eon and eona, singing the dogstar blues and her very adult thriller, a new kind of death.
The two pearls of wisdom is a 2008 fantasy novel by alison goodman. Eon and eona by alison goodman book trailer youtube. Mar 29, 2012 in eona alison goodman continues seamlessly what started so brilliantly in eon. Goodman has managed to write two equally engaging and fantastic books that make the eon duology one of my favourite fantasy stories i ever read. The last dragoneye is the second book of the eon series by alison goodman plot edit. Now she is eona, the mirror dragoneye, her countrys.
See all books authored by alison goodman, including the two pearls of wisdom, and eona. Eon has come out as eona and admitted she was a girl all along. The first edition of the novel was published in august 1st 2008, and was written by alison goodman. Thea is a huge fan of alison goodmans recent fantasy novels eon and eona, and when we both happened across this repackaged first novel while on a break from bea. Luckily, people have accepted this, and she has become a dragoneye. Alison goodman, in addition to the eoneona duology, is also the author of singing the dogstar blues, the adult science fiction thriller killing the rabbit, and. Alison goodman is an australian author who was born in the year 1966, in melbourne, australia. Goodmans world is exceptional and you will find yourself captivated by the rich culture and unique mythology.
Eon is a the first book in a duology and it blew me away. I do love alison goodman s writing, her skill in creating atmosphere, making eona a lush and sensual reading experience. Much to the fury of lord ido, all the dragons bow to the. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The duology is a thrilling, timeless story of deadly politics, sexual intrigue and dazzling swordplay set in a brilliantly envisioned world.
She lives with her husband and their hyperactive jack russell terrier in. She is currently working on a new regency series and has embarked on a phd focusing on the regency era and historical fiction research. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read eon. In eona alison goodman continues seamlessly what started so brilliantly in eon. She is currently working on a new regency series and has embarked on a phd focusing on the regency. Instead of anything cataclysmic happening in my life to make up for the supremely well written books i was reading, life just sent me a sour lemon of a book instead. I do love alison goodmans writing, her skill in creating atmosphere, making eona a lush and sensual reading experience. Aug 01, 2008 alison is the author of eon and eona, a new york times bestselling fantasy duology. Each time she tries, it twists into a killing force. It seems eona learned nothing from the first book since her fears and lack of communication was the root of most of her problems. The last dragoneye is the second book of the eon series by alison goodman. Alison goodman is the author of the international bestselling and awardwinning eoneona duology and the lady helen series, as well as the acclaimed singing the dogstar blues and the adult thriller a new kind of death originally titled killing the rabbit.