Dragon Ship by Steve Miller and Sharon Lee

Sadly it might have been better called Dragging-On.  Much as I love the Liad stories this one was just a bit light on in the energy department; hard to put my finger on because these two writers know their business and put together a good story but there was a lack of excitement about the whole thing; and talk about doling out the lollies one at a time!!!! That business with Dav was just plain irritating.