Blue Moon Rising: Simon R. Green

King John's realm has existed peacefully for generations but now the kingdom is disintegrating. The malign blackness of the Darkwood is encroaching; demons are massing, hunting in packs. King John is out of money, out of men, out of hope. Prince Rupert, his younger son - not so much expendable as surplus to requirements - has been sent out on a Quest. When he returns, much to everyone's surprise, he's not only got the Princess but the dragon too...and as the time of the Blue Moon approaches, it seems everyone's looking at Rupert to risk his neck - again. A second son, a tired dragon, a unicorn without a horn and a princess with a wicked left hook are an unlikely company to face a demon - but face him they must when the Blue Moon rises. Cover art by Jon Sullivan.