Christopher Rowley

Christopher Rowley is a British-American author known for writing science fiction and fantasy novels, with his work spanning multiple series and standalone books since the 1980s. His most recognized works include the Bazil Broketail series about intelligent fighting dragons and their human companions, and the Starhammer series which follows humanity's struggles against alien overlords in a far-future setting. The author gained particular notice for his intricate world-building and military themes, drawing partly from his experiences in the British Army and subsequent work in New York City. His writing frequently explores themes of warfare, loyalty, and complex political intrigue. Rowley has published over 20 novels across different publishers including DAW Books and Roc Books, with his work appearing in both the US and UK markets. His output includes the Chronicles of the Dragon's Sister series and the Fenrille series among others.

Readers describe Rowley's Bazil Broketail series as fun military fantasy with unique dragon-human partnerships, though the writing style can be uneven. Many note his creative worldbuilding but criticize the repetitive battle scenes and simplistic character development. Likes: - Original take on dragon characters and military culture - Fast-paced action sequences - Detailed military tactics and strategies Dislikes: - Basic prose and dialogue - Predictable plots after first few books - Unresolved plot threads in later entries - Inconsistent quality across series On Goodreads, the Bazil Broketail series averages 3.7/5 stars across all books, with the first book rated highest at 3.9/5. Amazon reviews average 4.1/5 stars, with readers frequently mentioning "unique premise" and "fun but flawed." His science fiction novels receive less attention, averaging 3.5/5 stars on Goodreads with limited reviews. Multiple readers mention abandoning series after 2-3 books due to declining quality.

Bazil Broketail - A military dragon and his human rider fight to protect their country from an enemy invasion in a fantasy realm.

A Dragon At World's End - Bazil and his rider embark on a quest across distant lands to prevent a devastating force from destroying their world.

Dragons Of War - The third installment follows Bazil's legion as they face the consequences of a massive conflict between rival powers.

Battledragon - Bazil and his companions confront an ancient evil that threatens to destabilize the balance of their world.

Stormdragon - The conclusion of the Bazil Broketail series depicts a final battle against overwhelming supernatural forces.

The Ancient Enemy - First book in the War For Earth series, depicting humanity's struggle against alien invaders in the distant future.

The Founder - A science fiction novel about colonists establishing a new civilization on a harsh alien world.

The Vang: The Military Form - Humans face a parasitic alien species that takes over military installations.

The Vang: The Battlemaster - The second book in the Vang series follows humanity's continued fight against the parasitic alien threat.

Breaking The Vang - The conclusion of the Vang trilogy details the final confrontation between humans and the alien parasites.