What do you do when you've recently learned you're a hereditary dragon of nearly pure blood and are running your friend and mentor's casino in New Orleans? Accept the invitation to re-energize a society of dragons, the Krewe of Fafnir, and be the king of its Mardi Gras parade, of course!

However, Griffen McCandles quickly realizes that the dubious honor has its own challenges, not the least of which is the hefty price tag attached to being king. In addition, he's got a lot of old-school dragons challenging him, someone trying to set up the casino for a big fall, and swirling conspiracy-based machinations about a prophecy that might be about him...or his sister's unborn child.

Not only are Griffen and his sister, Val, likable and funny characters, the literary setting of New Orleans has authentic elements that add a sense of reality to the events taking place in the city. Although two other Dragons books exist, DRAGONS DEAL quickly brings the reader up to speed, so the work is a fast-paced and enjoyable read.