Dekker, Ted, 1962- Dragon rider series #3

"In the gripping conclusion of the Dragon Rider series, the Guardians are scattered and all hope is lost. Emilia and Oliver are forced to seek out an alliance with a deadly enemy, the Scalers, who live deep in the desert. Their only hope is to join with that enemy and directly confront the much larger armies of the Order in one final battle. Their only advantage is the golden dragon, Darrian. But Darrian is an unusual dragon with his own mind. And the Order has a new secret weapon that will easily crush any army." -- Description from author's website

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