Martin, George R.R.: Fire & Blood

Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin is a sweeping epic chronicling the history of House Targaryen, the dragonlords who shaped the world of Westeros. Set 300 years before the events of A Song of Ice and Fire, this richly detailed narrative follows the rise and fall of Targaryen kings, from Aegon the Conqueror's unification of the Seven Kingdoms to the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. With political intrigue, betrayals, and legendary battles, Fire & Blood is a must-read for fans of Westeros and epic fantasy.