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Age of Myth

Book One of The Legends of the First Empire
By Michael J. Sullivan
Series: The Legends of the First Empire
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Age of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan is set in a world where humans have always feared the magical and seemingly divine Fhrey race. When a human challenges one of the Fhrey, it sets off a transformative conflict that unravels long-held beliefs and ignites a struggle for power. As myth and reality collide, new alliances and leaders emerge, altering the course of history.
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"A new series set in the world of the Riyria Chronicles. In the land of the Rhune, trees can tell the future and the gods are beyond reproach. But when Raithe's father is slain, he does the unthinkable--he kills a god. From this act, rises the legend of the God Killer, the seeds of a rebellion, and the question of whether the gods are really immortal after all"--

What does it mean if the gods can be killed? The first novel in an epic new fantasy series.

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What does it mean if the gods can be killed? The first novel in an epic new fantasy series.

One of fantasy's finest next-generation storytellers continues to break new ground. Michael J. Sullivan's trailblazing career began with the breakout success of his Riyria series—full-bodied, spellbinding fantasy adventures whose imaginative scope and sympathetic characters won a devoted readership and comparisons to fantasy masters Brandon Sanderson, Scott Lynch, and J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Now Age of Myth inaugurates an original five-book series.

Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart—invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever.

Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation—Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer; Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom; and Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people. The Age of Myth is over. The time of rebellion has begun.

Magic, fantasy, and mythology collide in Michael J. Sullivan's Legends of the First Empire series—Age of Myth, Age of Swords, Age of War.

Series: The Legends of the First Empire

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  • Age of Myth
    What does it mean if the gods can be killed? The first novel in an epic new fantasy series. One of fantasy's finest next-generation storytellers continues to break new ground. Michael J. Sullivan's trailblazing career began with the breakout success of his Riyria series—full-bodied, spellbinding fantasy adventures whose imaginative scope and sympathetic characters won a devoted readership and comparisons to...
    By Michael J. Sullivan
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ISBN: 9781101965351

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Del Rey Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 107.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Michael J. Sullivan opened the first door to his imagination with typewriter keys found in a friend's basement when he was just ten years old. Today he uses computer keys, writing classic fantasy with unlikely heroes, including the bestselling Riyria novels and his latest epic Legends of the First Empire.

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