Rider's Dragon Books in Order

Captured immediately after hatching, dragon Nemesis finds an ally in enslaved half-elf Harper. Their partnership becomes a fight for freedom and a determination never to be owned again, sending them into a world where cultivating strength, finding allies, and confronting enemies are essential to survival.

An approaching invasion forces black dragon Nemesis to decide how much his homeland means to him. Irritating relatives and bloodthirsty enemies test his patience, but his bond with Harper keeps him involved as their companions prepare for a battle that could transform their fragile position.

A sect devoted to his dead mother offers Nemesis an uncertain refuge. As the Order of Nightshade attempts to direct his future, the black dragon and his partners pursue greater power while deciding which apparent allies deserve trust and which threats require confrontation.

With imperial forces threatening the Order of Nightshade, Nemesis approaches the final stage of his rise toward godhood. Supported by Harper and his companions, the black dragon prepares to confront the enemies gathering around them and resolve the struggle that has shaped their journey.