The title was a good choice for this book and I think that the synopsis was written well enough to draw in readers; unfortunately, however, those are the only two positives that I am able to express in my First Impression. The first chapter of this book sufficiently hints at the way the book is going to be laid out with different viewpoints, secret orders, magic and, of course, dragons. Yet in the span of seven pages we are given five perspectives from four characters who, with the exception of one (possibly two), are all killed. I understand that the intent is to capture the reader in suspense but fails to do so in any meaningful way as the writing is very shallow and rushed. (Secret Order plebes wake up dragon. Dragon eats secret order plebes except one, he gets away. Dragon takes a nap.) The only depth to be found in the first chapter is the abyss that is in the mountain. The subsequent chapters introduce more clichés of the genre with disgraced heroes, prolix titles and legendary weapons, which is absolutely fine. The clichés almost define the genre. But if the premise is going to ride the coattails of every dragon fantasy ever written, the character development has to be spot on and both the situation and environment need to feel real and explained. I do not feel this book will achieve distinction in either. That being said, I hope I am wrong and that this book brings enjoyment to many.