Praise for the Series

Praise for The Rise and Fall Series

“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. For true fans of epic fantasy, Michael J. Sullivan’s The Rise and the Fall series is not one to miss.” — David Estes, Amazon #1 bestselling author of Fatemarked on Nolyn

“Breathtakingly epic in scope, yet the characters are infused with the breath of genuine humanity that makes Sullivan’s work utterly unique.” — Andy Peloquin, bestselling author of The Silent Champions series on Nolyn

“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. I loved every minute and can’t wait to see what happens next!” — Megan Haskell, award-winning author of The Sanyare Chronicles on Nolyn

“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-eyed and begging for more with each expertly written page.” — Dyrk Ashton, author of The Paternus Trilogy on Nolyn

“Finished it a few hours ago and still reeling from the last couple of chapters. Absolutely amazing writing . . . what a story.” — Beta Reader, on Farilane

“Even in an outstanding series, Farilane stands out above many of the other installments.” — Beta Reader, on Farilane

“The entire story was great, but the ending was an absolute roller coaster that I could not stop reading.” — Beta Reader, on Farilane

Works by Michael J. Sullivan

Works by Michael J. Sullivan

The Rise and Fall
Nolyn • Farilane
Esrahaddon (Summer 2023)

The Legends of the First Empire
Age of Myth • Age of Swords • Age of War 
Age of Legend • Age of Death • Age of Empyre

The Riyria Revelations
Theft of Swords (The Crown Conspiracy & Avempartha)
Rise of Empire (Nyphron Rising & The Emerald Storm)
Heir of Novron (Wintertide & Percepliquis)

The Riyria Chronicles
The Crown Tower • The Rose and the Thorn
The Death of Dulgath • The Disappearance of Winter’s Daughter
Forthcoming: Drumindor

Standalone Novels
Hollow World (Sci-fi Thriller)

Short Story Anthologies
Heroes Wanted: “The Ashmoore Affair” (Fantasy: Riyria Chronicles)
Unfettered: “The Jester” (Fantasy: Riyria Chronicles)
Unbound: “The Game” (Fantasy: Contemporary)
Unfettered II: “Little Wren and the Big Forest” (Fantasy: Legends of the First Empire)
Blackguards: “Professional Integrity” (Fantasy: Riyria Chronicles)
The End: Visions of the Apocalypse: “Burning Alexandria” (Dystopian Sci-fi)
Triumph Over Tragedy: “Traditions” (Fantasy: Tales from Elan)
The Fantasy Faction Anthology: “Autumn Mist” (Fantasy: Contemporary)

About the Book

About the Book
(From the Back Cover)

Some truths are dangerous, certain secrets best concealed, and one story never should have been written at all.