Description
A New York Times Bestseller & Amazon Editor's Pick!
After more than five hundred years of exile, the heir to the empyre is wary about his sudden reassignment to active duty on the Goblin War's front lines. His assignment to rescue an outpost leads to a dead-end canyon deep inside enemy territory, and his suspicion turns to dread when he discovers the stronghold does not exist. But whoever went to the trouble of planning his death to look like a casualty of war did not know he would be assigned to the Seventh Sikaria Auxiliary Squadron. In the depths of an unforgiving jungle, a legend is about to be born, and the world of Elan will never be the same.
From Michael J. Sullivan, the New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post bestselling author, a new adventure begins with the first book in The Rise and Fall trilogy. Although this series is set in the same world as the Riyria novels and the Legends of the First Empire books, it is a standalone tale. As such, no prior knowledge of the other works is required to enjoy this tale to its fullest.
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About the Author
MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN is a New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post bestselling author who has been nominated for nine Goodreads Choice Awards and received six Amazon Editor's Picks. His first novel, The Crown Conspiracy was released by Aspirations Media Inc. in October of 2008. Michael has been published by the fantasy imprints of Penguin Random House (Del Rey) and Hachette Book Group (Orbit). He has also been a pioneer in the indie publishing movement. As of 2023, Michael has released twenty novels (nineteen set in his fictional world of Elan, and one standalone sci-fi thriller, Hollow World). His series include: The Riyria Revelations (6 books) The Riyria Chronicles (4 books) The Legends of the First Empire (6 books) The Rise and Fall (3 books) Today, Michael has returned to his indie roots while still providing his novels through retail bookstores. Each novel is launched via Kickstarter (eleven books and counting), where his campaigns are among the most-backed and highest-funded fiction projects of all time. Doing so provides his most-ardent fans with unparalleled author access, deluxe limited-edition hardcovers, exclusive perks, and the ability to read the story months before its official release. MARC SIMONETTI was born in France in 1977. He is an award-winning concept artist, illustrator, and fine artist specializing in fantasy. Marc studied at the Beaux Arts in Annecy and then at the Emile Cohl School. He quickly established himself as a concept artist, making his mark in high-profile productions such as the 3D space opera Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, when he worked in close partnership with acclaimed French director Luc Besson. Further collaborations with leading visual effect companies include Los Angeles-based MPC, and Weta digital. His most recent work as a concept artist, making visual development and staging dramatic lighting and designs, includes Aladdin, Maleficent 2, Aquaman 2, and the upcoming Transformers Moviem, Rise of the Beasts. Best known for his work on GRR Martin's books A Song of Ice and Fire and The Iron Throne, Marc has also illustrated some of the best-known fantasy and Sci-Fi novels, such as Terry Pratchett's Discworld, Robin Hobb's The Royal Assassin trilogy, Patrick Rothfuss's Name of the Wind, Terry Brook's Shannara Cycle, Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy, Frank Herbert's Dune, and Michael J. Sullivan's Legends of the First Empire series and the Rise and Fall trilogy. Marc's awards include Winner of the 2018 Locus Magazine's Chesley Award: Best Cover Illustration * r/Fantasy Stabby Award Winner for best fantasy covers in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2018 * the 2006-Grand winner Blizzard Art Contest.
Reviews
"Nolyn is masterfully executed and the disparate storylines are equally intriguing as they are spun beautifully together into an ending full of gnarled twists and grim surprises that will leave you clamoring for more" - David Estes, Amazon #1 bestselling author of Fatemarked
"Breathtakingly epic in scope, yet the characters are infused with the breath of genuine humanity that makes Sullivan's work utterly unique." - Andy Peloguin, bestselling author of The Silent Champions series
"Vengeance and love test the boundaries of honor in this phenomenal epic fantasy by Michael J. Sullivan. Heart-wrenching and powerful, you can't help but root for Nolyn and Sephryn as they struggle to unravel the plots against them before the final trap is sprung." - Megan Haskell, award-winning autor of The Sanyare Chronicles
"With Nolyn, a true master of epic fantasy shines even brighter. Sullivan has an amazing ability to craft a brilliant ensemble of characters and lead readers on an adventure that keeps them wide-eyeed and betting for more with each expertly written page." - Dyrk Ashton, autho of The Paternus Trilogy.
Awards
Winner of New York Times Bestseller 2021 (United States) and #1 Bestseller - Audible.com 2021 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9781943363636
Author Michael J. Sullivan
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Riyria Enterprises, LLC
Publisher Riyria Enterprises, LLC
Series The Rise and Fall
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 38mm
