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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.

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.

Author’s Note Map Chapter 1: The Arrow of Death Chapter 2: The Monk Chapter 3: The Gathering Chapter 4: The Voice Chapter 5: One of Them Chapter 6: Divine Providence Chapter 7: The Thief and the Poker Chapter 8: Escape from Urlineus Chapter 9: Inside the Gem Fortress Chapter 10: Death Pays a Visit Chapter 11: The Orinfar Chapter 12: Crossroads Chapter 13: Vernes Chapter 14: A Gem of Great Worth Chapter 15: Teshlor Nights Chapter 16: Hail, Prymus Chapter 17: Cries in the Dark Chapter 18: Six Toes In Chapter 19: Father and Son Chapter 20: Children of Legends Chapter 21: A Cup of Wine Chapter 22: Founder’s Day Chapter 23: Miralyith Chapter 24: The Horn Chapter 25: The Invisible Hand Moves Chapter 26: Telling the Truth Chapter 27: The Last Galantian Chapter 28: Finding the Way Home Afterword Sample Chapter: Farilane (Book 2 of the series) About the Author About the Type