Meanwhile There Were Dragons

Jon Christopher

Features illustrations by Joshua Tree artist Zara Kand!

Published October 2018

What if dragons suddenly appeared in the modern world?

Deep in the mountains, a reclusive hermit named Jonas is the first to notice them—tiny dragons no bigger than insects. As the mysterious creatures grow and spread across the globe, their arrival sets in motion events that will challenge humanity’s understanding of reality, history, and its place in the universe.

Blending contemporary fantasy, science fiction, mythology, and adventure, Meanwhile There Were Dragons follows an unforgettable cast of characters as they navigate a world transformed by the return of dragons. From hockey arenas and desert towns to ancient mysteries and hidden forces that have shaped life on Earth for millennia, the story weaves together humor, wonder, friendship, romance, and epic discovery.

As long-buried legends awaken and an ancient power known as Malthusius stirs beneath the surface of the world, humanity must decide whether dragons are a miracle, a threat, or the key to a better future.

Filled with imagination, heart, and unexpected twists, Meanwhile There Were Dragons is a genre-bending adventure for readers who enjoy modern fantasy, speculative fiction, and stories that dare to ask: what happens when the impossible becomes real?