Highfire

Vern, the last living dragon on Earth, hides in the Louisiana bayous, drinking vodka and watching Netflix to avoid extinction. His isolation ends when Squib, a teenage smuggler, witnesses a murder committed by a corrupt constable named Regence Hooke and flees into the swamp. After Vern saves the boy, the two form an unlikely alliance to survive. They must outrun Hooke’s violent pursuit while navigating the treacherous wetlands. The story blends modern criminal activities with the reality of a fire-breathing predator living in the twenty-first century.

Readers of dark urban fantasy and swamp noir find a gritty perspective on mythical creatures here. It suits those who appreciate sharp dialogue and an irreverent take on the dragon trope. The audience gains a cynical but humorous look at how ancient magic survives in a world of technology and lawlessness. You finish the book with a clear sense of how modern environmental and social pressures force a legendary beast to adapt into a grumpy, reclusive outlaw.