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Dragon Wizard Books in Order

Part ofDavid Carrico Books in Order

See the Dragon Wizard books by David Carrico in order, with brief summaries, series background, and a quick guide to where this fantasy adventure begins.

Last updated: July 5, 2026

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Dragon Wizard books in publication order

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The Dragon’s Apprentice

by David Carrico

2020

Evann reaches Morshton to learn how to control the dangerous spells now inside him, while Rufous investigates a theft that could ignite war with the goblins. Murder, hidden magic, and a trap for the dragon pull them back together.

2

The Dragon's Boy

by David Carrico

2020

Curious village boy Evann befriends Rufous, a dragon who refuses the bloody bargain behind fire-breathing. Their friendship draws them into dragon politics, a rival named Moriach, and a fight against an evil wizard that forces Evann toward magic.

Dragon Wizard books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "The Dragon's Boy"

    The Dragon's Boy

    by David Carrico

    2020Dragon Wizard, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Dragon’s Apprentice"

    The Dragon’s Apprentice

    by David Carrico

    2020Dragon Wizard, Book 2

Series background & context

Dragon Wizard starts with a boy who asks too many questions, which is a good sign for the kind of fantasy this is. Evann grows up in a small village, restless and curious, until he finally runs off in search of answers. What he finds first is Rufous, a dragon who is almost as curious as he is, and that meeting sets the whole series in motion.

From there the books mix wonder with a darker rule about how this world works. Dragons can breathe fire only after consuming human blood, a fact Evann finds horrifying and Rufous does not embrace. That choice matters. Rufous is not just a friendly beast with wings. He is a dragon trying to hold onto decency inside a culture shaped by power, fear, and old habits.

Their friendship is the engine.

In The Dragon’s Boy, that bond pulls them into dragon politics when Rufous faces his enemy Moriach at the Dragon Conclave, where a new ruler of the dragons is chosen. Evann is not just along for the ride, either. As danger grows, he learns that he has a connection to magic and may be able to stand beside Rufous instead of hiding behind him. The series likes that shift from wonder to responsibility.

The Dragon’s Apprentice widens the world. Evann heads to the city of Morshton to learn how to control the spells he has inherited, only to hear that those same spells could burn his mind out if he handles them badly. At the same time, Rufous, now carrying leadership of his own, is pulled toward conflict with the goblins after accusations, theft, and old grudges start circling together.

Power matters here, but choice matters more.

If you like fantasy that feels rooted in classic adventure, dragons, wizards, rivalries, training, and hidden history, this series delivers that without getting weighed down. The tone is serious enough for real stakes, but it still leaves room for discovery and for the odd, slightly dangerous joy of exploring a world bigger than the one Evann knew at the start. Expect magic, loyalty, and trouble that keeps growing as the books go on.

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