A Dragon of Black Glass

A Dragon of Black Glass — James Rollins
Moonfall — Book 3 of 3
Science Fiction / Thriller
 
Tropes:
• Post-apocalyptic adventure
• Quest for ancient weapon
• Sibling bonds / psychic connection
• High-stakes survival
• Betrayal and mistrust
• Global conflict
• Prophecy and ancient secrets
• Heroic sacrifice
 
Summary
In the apocalyptic climax of the Moonfall series, Nyx and her allies traverse the sun-scorched lands in search of a millennia-old weapon that could save the world. Enemies close in from all sides, and beneath the glass-like desert, life both wondrous and deadly hides. Nyx and her winged brother Bashaliia struggle with growing powers and creeping madness, while political upheaval engulfs the Crown and Prince Kanthe faces the impossible choice of destroying what he loves to save humanity. Meanwhile, a long-dormant bronze weapon, fueled by blood and hatred, awakens with a single purpose: the annihilation of all life on Urth.