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The Dragon Lords: False Idols Paperback – August 29, 2017

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Guardians of the Galaxy meets TheHobbit in this rollicking fantasy adventure series.

The Dragons who once ruled over the land are dead.
The motley crew that stumbled through that revolution are rich and praised as saviors.

Everyone gets to live happily ever after, right?
Right?

Well, it might have worked out that way if the dragons in Kondorra had been the only ones. If they hadn't been just the tip of the spear about to fall upon the whole world. . .
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"Madcap, dark, and bloody... Fans of humorous fantasy will enjoy the outrageous yet cunning plot twists of this comedy with an edge sharp enough to cut dragon scales."―Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Humorous and profane, False Idols tackles the dynamics of power and corruption from uniquely unglamorous angles as the core group of characters struggles to remove humanity from the grip of all masters, whether monstrous or divine."―Booklist

"Ideal for fans of humorous capers and heist stories - such as Ocean's 11, Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastard Sequence series, and Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan Saga."―Booklist on The Dragon Lords: Fool's Gold

"Hollins ladles on the humor while hardly skimping on the action, the unexpected plot swerves, or the glorious feels."―B&N on The Dragon Lords: Fool's Gold

"Hollins's seat-of-the-pants fantasy comedy snowballs wildly into a glorious disaster of fire, magic, multiple threats to people's intestines, and fun -- for the reader, if not the characters."
―Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Dragon Lords: Fool's Gold

"Jon Hollins is a one of kind storyteller, a master of epic fun and nonstop action. Alas, since we both write humor-infused epic fantasy, this makes us natural enemies. Watch your back, Jon."―Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld

"A chain mail-clad, sword-swinging heist caper brimming with blood, thunder, humor and heart."―p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Calibri; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}Dale Lucas on The Dragon Lords: Fool's Gold

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orbit (August 29, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 640 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316308285
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316308281
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.75 x 8.25 inches
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Shawn T. King (stk_kreations)
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great one
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
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Dragons were slain in the first book, but this time they're bigger and badder and on their way to godhood. The people are tired of the Gods not answering their prayers, and are turning toward what they believe to be their new saviors, dragons. The heroes from the first book know nothing good will come of this so they put plans into motion to prevent it from coming to pass, and lots of adventure, killing, and hilarity ensue.

I enjoyed this quite a bit. A few new characters are introduced, and they play nicely with what we already know of the heroes from the first book. We get to see/learn more about the Gods, which is nice and entertaining.

I think the only thing that threw me off here wasn't the author's fault, but the need of another pass by a copy editor. Lots of little instances throughout the entire book that I'd expect not to see from a Big 5 publisher.
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Tasha
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017
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Humor and unexpected twists make this a fun middle book to this trilogy. Definitely want to read the third book to see how this story ends, and what other twists and turns get built into it.
The humor, which always seems to come in unexpected places, and can be quite tongue in cheek, also adds a great element to this book.
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Wolfric
5.0 out of 5 stars Balur is still my favorite
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The depth of characters and the world will draw you in as does the first book. It is just so good! I really love how the books are grounded in a more real sense with how characters react to things in the world. Everyone has a flaw I feel are things real folks deal with. Again, this is written on the adult side. Cursing, drinking, gore, insulting one’s mother in the crudest manners, dry humor, wet humor, the whole 9 yards that just endears me too this series with ever word read
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S. Zielinski
5.0 out of 5 stars As funny an author as I've ever read
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2017
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They say the second book of a trilogy is often the weakest. Not the case here. False Idols exceeds its predecessor in nearly every way. The world of Avarra is fleshed out, characters are given rich histories and deeper motivations, the stakes are higher, and somehow the laughs are even bigger.

As funny an author as I've ever read, Jon Hollins weaves a fantasy tale that feels both comfortably familiar and unexpectedly different. I can't wait to see what he has in store for the series conclusion.
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Christopher Oldnall
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2018
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Better than the first one!!!!looking forward to part three
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Vaalgrum
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read, would absolutely recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2018
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Absolutely amazing!

Once again, Mr. Hollins has written a highly entertaining story with well-written characters, intense antagonists, and a hearty filling of comedy to tie it all together. Cannot wait for the next installment!
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Benscotticus
5.0 out of 5 stars That was awesome
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017
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Awesome book! Loved the turns and twists, a perfect follow up to Fool's Gold. Can't believe I have to wait a while year to read the next one.
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Chris Picon
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing sequel to a fantastic book
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
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As someone who loved Fool's Gold, this book was an extreme letdown. I had high expectations and was disappointed. Hollins completely changed the tone and mood of the book to the point where it feels like its a whole different series. You're better off treating Fool's Gold as a standalone book and ignoring False Gods and Bad Faith.
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Wortmagie
3.0 out of 5 stars Revolutionsromantik pur
Reviewed in Germany on May 10, 2022
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Man muss kein Marketingprofi sein, um zu wissen, dass Verlage heutzutage bevorzugt Mehrteiler veröffentlichen. Diese Erfahrung machte auch Jon Hollins. Ihm war früh bewusst, dass sein High Fantasy – Roman „Fool’s Gold“ im Fall eines Verkaufs wahrscheinlich kein Einzelband bleiben würde. Er behielt recht. Aus „Fool’s Gold“ wurde der Auftakt der „Dragon Lords“-Trilogie – obwohl Hollins damals noch keine Ahnung hatte, wie er seine Geschichte fortführen wollte.
Glücklicherweise war er vorausschauend genug, seine Figuren und ihre Beziehungen gezielt so zu konzipieren, dass sie ihm unabhängig der Handlungsumstände Potenzial zur Weiterentwicklung boten. Darauf konnte er im zweiten Band „False Idols“ aufbauen und eine Fortsetzung abliefern, die es wirklich in sich hat!

Wenn man (versehentlich) eine Rebellion anzettelt, einen Haufen fieser Drachen besiegt und dabei auch noch stinkreich wird, sollte man meinen, für den Rest des Lebens ausgesorgt zu haben. Nach ihren denkwürdigen Abenteuern im Kondorra-Tal versuchen Quirk, Balur, Firkin, Lette und Will den Drachentöter_innen-Ruhestand zu genießen. Dumm nur, dass Kondorras Drachen nicht die einzigen waren. Plötzlich tauchen in jeder Schenke, an jedem Hof und auf jedem Marktplatz in Avarra Ausrufer auf, die verkünden, dass Drachen die Menschheit vom Joch der Götter befreien wollen.
Sind die psychopathischen Echsen jetzt völlig übergeschnappt? Sie planen doch nicht ernsthaft, das göttliche Pantheon zu stürzen? Einzig Will und seine Gefährten scheinen sich noch daran zu erinnern, dass man Drachen ganz bestimmt nicht als Götter will. Es wird höchste Zeit, die alte Truppe zusammenzubringen und ihnen noch einmal die Stirn zu bieten – bevor es zu spät ist und Drachen in Avarra wie Götter verehrt werden.

Wow. Ich bin wirklich positiv überrascht von „False Idols“. Das hat zwei Gründe. Einerseits ist der zweite Band der „Dragon Lords“-Trilogie im Vergleich zum ersten Band „Fool’s Gold“ eine echte Verbesserung. Jon Hollins gelang es, die Handlung deutlich flüssiger zu gestalten, wodurch ich weniger Schwierigkeiten mit der Taktung hatte. Die Unterschiede im Spannungsbogen zwischen actionreichen und actionarmen Passagen sind weniger extrem und ausgeprägt. Natürlich gibt es weiterhin ruhigere Szenen, in denen sich die Figuren hauptsächlich unterhalten und diese sind nicht immer brennend interessant, aber gelangweilt habe ich mich während der Lektüre von „False Idols“ nie.

Die Öffnung des Worldbuildings empfand ich ebenfalls als positive Entwicklung. In „Fool’s Gold“ fragte ich mich noch, wie es sein kann, dass es Drachen nur im Kondorra-Tal gibt und fand es nicht realistisch, dass die gierigen Echsen lediglich einen Landstrich terrorisieren. In „False Idols“ korrigiert Jon Hollins dieses Missverständnis und stellt klar, dass Drachen auch an anderen Orten des Kontinents Avarra leben und sich dort genauso unerträglich verhalten.

Andererseits bin ich sehr beeindruckt davon, wie unmissverständlich mich die Spielarten des Konflikts zwischen Drachen und Menschen an die Propagandastrategien der Nazis im Dritten Reich erinnerten. Statt physischer Unterdrückung setzen die intelligenten Bestien dieses Mal auf Polemik und Populismus, um ihre Machtposition auszubauen. Sie stellen Avarras Götterpantheon öffentlich in Frage, um den Glauben der Menschheit zu schwächen. Damit schwächen sie auch die Götter und Göttinnen selbst, da diese von der Kraft des menschlichen Glaubens abhängig sind. Jon Hollins setzt in „False Idols“ demnach ein altbekanntes Konzept der Beziehung zwischen Menschen und Göttlichen als Motor seines ideologischen Konflikts ein.

Es gruselte mich, wie gut die emotionale Manipulationstaktik der Drachen funktioniert, weil Hollins‘ Szenario beängstigend wirklichkeitsnah ist. Ein Krieg, der in den Köpfen und Herzen der Menschen stattfindet, ist so viel schwieriger auszutragen und zu gewinnen. Die Verschiebung des Schlachtfelds ist demnach ein äußerst kluger, effektiver Schachzug des Autors, durch den mir die Drachen sofort noch bösartiger und gefährlicher erschienen.

Denke ich mir ihre massive Physis weg und blicke einzig und allein auf ihre Charakterisierung, bleibt eine Spezies übrig, die sich vor allem dadurch auszeichnet, dass sie unumstößlich von ihrem Herrschaftsanspruch überzeugt ist. Sie streben allzeit nach Dominanz, weil sie glauben, evolutionär dazu berechtigt zu sein. Dieselbe Logik wird in unserer Realität seit Jahrhunderten genutzt, um Eliten zu legitimieren – nicht zuletzt von den Nazis. Obwohl es sich bei „False Idols“ um High Fantasy handelt, ließ sich Jon Hollins folglich von gesellschaftlichen Strukturen inspirieren, deren repressives Potenzial seinen Leser_innen bestens vertraut ist. Dadurch wirkt die Handlung ganz von allein bedrohlich, denn sie ist in ihrem Kern geradezu unheimlich vorstellbar. Ebenso ergibt sich daraus mühelos Sympathie für die Figuren – Underdogs, die gegen Unrecht kämpfen, sind ja immer beliebt. Revolutionsromantik pur.

Ich freue mich, dass ich „False Idols“ eindeutig als Steigerung im Vergleich zu „Fool’s Gold“ wahrnahm. Vom Konzept der „Dragon Lords“-Trilogie war ich immer überzeugt, nur die Umsetzung des Auftakts bereitete mir Bauchschmerzen, weil der erste Band noch nicht rund wirkte. Die Fortsetzung ist wesentlich mitreißender und kohärenter. Mir erschien sie sogar erwachsener.

Insgesamt bin ich daher sehr glücklich mit der Richtung, die Jon Hollins in „False Idols“ einschlägt und bin sehr neugierig, wie er die Abenteuer von Will und Konsorten in „Bad Faith“ abschließt. Kein Wunder, nach diesem Cliffhanger. Wenn ihr „False Idols“ lesen wollt, macht euch auf ein Ende gefasst, das so richtig schön frustrierend offen ist. Es verspricht aber auch eine faszinierende Dynamik für das Finale, die die Karten völlig neu mischt. Was auch immer Hollins sich ausdenken wird – es wird garantiert spannend!
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Alexandra M
4.0 out of 5 stars B
Reviewed in France on February 2, 2021
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caine_tyshalle
5.0 out of 5 stars The first one was good, this is even better.
Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2017
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Holy crap! I just finished this last night and wow was it good. I enjoyed the first book, for me it was like an 8 out of 10. But man he really stepped up his writing game up, cause for me this ones a 10/10. There arent many sequels that step up this big and knock it out of the park. Where the first gets the Guardians of the Galaxy comparison, its a bunch of misfits that accidentally save the day with a lot of humor and snark, that Id agree with. Where False Idols has some of the humor, some parts where i was actually giggling like a school girl but more so in the first half of the book. And the second half goes dark and brutal, more like Game of Thrones, in a good way.
The writing is really good, for me its up their with Steven Erikson, who I think is one of the best writers in fantasy right now. Hollins isnt afraid to use big words and doenst treat us like this is the first fantasy novel we've ever read. All the while being easy to follow. And mixes the humor and action and suspense so well, you'll literally go from laughing your ass off to your heart pounding from the will written action sequences and suspenseful moments. Go hurry up and read the first book, which is a good book, so you can read this one. I know there is a few months and more books to come out but its my book of the year so far.
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5.0 out of 5 stars If i could give more stars i would!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2017
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There isn't as much to do with dragons in this book as there was in the first but it doesn't make this any less thrilling. I found myself smiling like an idiot some times and also getting Adrenalin rushes as if I was actually there it was so easy to get lost in this book, it was hard to put down. In most books I find that I come across a part that can be particularly boring where as in this I couldn't find it even if I wanted to, it was non stop action always something going on to keep you hooked. Cannot wait for the 3rd book to come out. Was gutted when I finished this book, I didn't want it to come on an end. 10/10!!
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Jeffrey Laycock
5.0 out of 5 stars A ripper of a tale
Reviewed in Australia on June 23, 2018
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Epic worthy of guardians of the galaxy
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