Fallen Dragon

Fallen Dragon by Peter F. Hamilton is a standalone science fiction novel that follows Lawrence Newton, a sergeant involved in a tumultuous invasion of a human colony world. As he faces the chaos of warfare and corporate exploitation, Lawrence becomes captivated by tales of a legendary treasure guarded by priests in the Temple of the Fallen Dragon. Driven by a desire for adventure and the promise of ultimate reward, he embarks on a daring and perilous quest of his own.