The Rise of Neptune - (The Dragonships) by Scott Reintgen (Hardcover)

About the Book

As Neptune's ships launch a surprise attack on Mars, Lunar and his Dread Knights must uncover the mysterious truths behind their divided enemy before those secrets lead to Mars' destruction.

Book Synopsis

For the first printing only! This hardcover features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts.

A New York Times bestseller!

Lunar prepares his allies for an attack from Neptune in this second book with "space battles galore" (Kirkus Reviews) in the New York Times bestselling sci-fi and fantasy mash-up The Dragonships series, sure to delight fans of Skandar and Eragon!

Lunar Jones and the Dread Knights have brought hope to Mars. Between Dread's power and a newly formed alliance with Earth, the once-dying planet is headed for prosperity at last. The only shadow is the one cast by Dav Robinson's warning: Neptune is coming.

As predicted, Neptune's ships arrive in Martian space--and they're not interested in talking. The fleet launches an immediate attack. Lunar was prepared for hostilities, but the way the attack happens is unexpected. Neptune's dragons seem divided, and its ships, while countless in number, are almost too easy to defeat. It's clear there's more to Neptune's story than meets the eye, and Lunar and his Dread Knights must figure out the mystery behind their looming foe quickly...before those secrets doom Mars for good.

Review Quotes

"...the action is plentiful, and the humor breaks up the tension to keep readers at ease. This will be a hit with sci-fi and fantasy fans. At this installment's close, they'll be clamoring for more."--School Library Journal "10/1/25"

"Space battles galore will satisfy returning fans."--Kirkus Reviews "September 15, 2025"

About the Author

Scott Reintgen is a former public school teacher from North Carolina. When he's not writing, he uses his imagination to entertain his wife, Katie, and their three children. Scott is the New York Times bestselling author of the Waxways series, the Nyxia trilogy, the Dragonships series, and the Celia Cleary series for younger readers. You can find him on Instagram @Reintgen, on X @Scott_Thought, or on his website at ItsPronouncedRankin.com.