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Fire Over Europe
Book I of The Dragon Wars Saga
War is consuming Europe. Cities burn. Dragons fall from the sky.
Synopsis
Charlie Harrison never expected to be part of history. With no military background and no grand ambitions, he answers the Royal Australian Air Force’s call for recruits believing he’ll train as a pilot. Instead, he discovers a secret that will change the course of the war: dragons are real, and they are being prepared for combat.
At the RAAF training grounds, Charlie is introduced to a world far beyond human warfare. Each dragon species possesses unique abilities — Water Serpents that command the oceans, Celestial Serpents that wield storms, Jungle Drakes that vanish into the foliage, and more. Alongside a diverse group of recruits, Charlie faces brutal training, impossible expectations, and the sacred ritual of dragon bonding.
Under the stern guidance of Wing Commander O’Connor and Sergeant Mackenzie, the recruits push themselves to the edge. Their final test — an obstacle course no one can complete alone — forces them to confront the true meaning of teamwork. Their victory earns them entry into the dragon’s den, where Charlie forms an unbreakable bond with Thalassa, a majestic Water Serpent.
But not all survive the ritual.
With war escalating in Europe, Charlie and his newly formed squadron are deployed overseas. After escorting a flotilla to Egypt and training with Britain’s Highland Drake riders, they are sent to the frontlines at Dunkirk. There, amid smoke, fire, and chaos, they face their first true battle — a desperate struggle to protect thousands of retreating soldiers from relentless Luftwaffe attacks and enemy wyverns.
The cost is devastating. Wellington, the squad’s disciplined anchor, falls in battle, leaving the unit shaken and leaderless. Forced into a role he never sought, Charlie must rise to the challenge. With Sarah — brilliant, fearless, and bound to her Lava Drake — and the rest of the squad at his side, he leads them back into the skies.
Through fire, loss, and impossible odds, they hold the line.
As dawn breaks over Dunkirk, the survivors emerge scarred but unbroken. The war is far from over — greater battles await — but Charlie and his squadron have proven themselves. Their courage, their bonds, and their dragons will shape the future of the conflict… and carve their names into legend
Key Elements
What defines Fire Over Europe — the opening chapter of the Dragon Wars Saga.
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Dragon warfare woven into real history — Ancient myth collides with the machinery of World War II as dragons take to the skies beside Spitfires and bombers.
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A diverse cast forged into family — Recruits from across the Allied nations learn loyalty, courage, and sacrifice in the crucible of war.
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A coming‑of‑age amid global conflict — One young rider’s journey from fear to leadership mirrors the world’s descent into chaos.
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High‑stakes aerial battles — Fire and steel clash above burning cities as dragons and aircraft fight for survival.
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Themes of courage, grief, and destiny — Every victory leaves scars; every loss shapes the legend
Inside the Dragon Wars
Where history and myth collide.
The Allied Dragon Corps
Formed in secret as war erupted across Europe, the Corps united riders and dragons from every Allied nation. Bound by fire and oath, they became the world’s last defense against the German Kriegswyverns.
The Bond Between Rider and Dragon
Each pairing is sacred. The bond is forged through courage, shared pain, and the willingness to face death together. It is the heart of the Dragon Wars — and the soul of Fire Over Europe.
The Skies Over Europe
Dragons soar beside Spitfires and bombers, turning the air war into a mythic struggle of flame and steel. Every battle reshapes the balance of power — and every loss burns deeper than the cities below.
The Reality of War
Dragons don’t make the war easier — they make it more devastating. Cities burn hotter, skies become deadlier, and the emotional toll on riders and their dragons is immense. Fire Over Europe explores the human cost of a world where ancient creatures are thrust into modern conflict.