Pit dragons

Jakkin, a bond boy who works as a Keeper in a dragon nursery on the planet Austar IV, secretly trains a fighting pit dragon of his own in hopes of winning his freedom.

Falsely accused of sabotage, Jakkin and Akki are sent out to certain death in the wilderness of the planet Austar IV but, manage not only to survive but gain unusual powers and insights.

When a plea arrives from his beloved Akki, Jakkin becomes a spy and risks his dragon Heart's Blood, her five hatchlings, and his freedom to go to the rescue.

Jakkin, now a free dragon trainer, has his plans abruptly changed when he is asked to infiltrate rebel forces taking hold on the planet.

Falsely accused of sabotage, Jakkin and Akki are sent out to certain death in the wilderness of the planet Austa IV but, through the heroic sacrifice of Jakkin's dragon and the help of her offspring, manage not only to survive but gain unusual powers and insights.

Falsely accused of sabotage, Jakkin and Akki are left to certain death in the wilderness with five baby dragons to care for. The two stumble upon a network of caves they think is a refuge, but it turns out to be a bloody, evil place that they must battle with everything they have, or die trying.