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Nolyn
- The Rise and Fall, Book 1
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds, Michael J. Sullivan, Robin Sullivan
- Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins
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Summary
New York Times Audio best seller | Amazon Editor's pick | Audible Editor's pick
After more than 500 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 mission 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 doesn't exist. But whoever went to the trouble of planning his death to look like a casualty of war didn't 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 best-selling 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 stand-alone tale. As such, no prior knowledge of the other works is required to enjoy this tale to its fullest.
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- paul sparks
- 23-12-21
Grim but with humour
My first book by this author and I really enjoyed the stand alone story, the narration is outstanding and he really makes me dislike / like the characters
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- Anonymous User
- 12-08-21
An Empire on the Edge - One of M.Sullivan's best!
From the dense jungles of the Empire's Edge to the majesty of Percepliquis Michael J. Sullivan's return to Elan is a stunning tour d'force, from both him and the narrator. Indeed this is one of the absolute best depictions of Half-Elves I have ever encountered, Nd the nuanced story will have you on the edge of your seat from minute one, alternately cheering and wide eyed in suspense.
With both clear and enjoyable introductions to this new era in Elan's history, and plenty of scattered Easter eggs for long time readers, Nolyn is a stellar read that is a must for lovers of High-fantasy!
lastly shout out to Michael and Robyn Sullivan for their wonderful Fore & After-words, and to the incredible Tim Gerard Reynolds who delivers another brilliant performance!
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-12-21
Good story shame about the voice
The narration while not all bad was too nasaly. I found the story engaging but marred by the telling
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- Pedro
- 19-05-22
Great narration
The story was a little slow in the beginning, only the narrator kept me listening till the story became more interesting. There where some plot mechanics I disliked and even character reactions that didn't feel like they came from the characters that had been building since the beginning of the story. Couldn't decide if it was worth a credit or not but definitely as part of a deal or sale.
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- J. H. Hillman
- 26-03-22
Interesting but not epic
My first outing with this author and clearly there has been some great world building here. However whilst I enjoyed the journey there was nothing that thrilling or original in terms of characters or story. Good solid journeyman fantasy just missed that edge for me be great. Will try more though and not sorry to have gone there.
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- Ruthie
- 20-02-24
Don’t work as stand alone novels.
The author states at the that if you’re new to his work that’s fine because this series works as 3 stand alone novels. In short, they don’t. You can still enjoy the stories to an extent, but you’ll feel like you’re with a new group of friends listening to them reminisce and tell stories about years worth of parties, experiences and relationships you weren’t around for and have no knowledge of. This gets worse as the series progresses and is particularly frustrating in the third book. It’s a pity because the stories are pretty good and it’s an intriguing world. If the author hadn’t outright said that they work fine without knowledge of his other works I’d have probably read the others first. In my opinion he’s wrong and you should start elsewhere. Now I need to decide if I want to read his other work and try to untangle the threads or just move on.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-12-21
Another fantastic novel
Every novel by Michael J. Sullivan has been a cracker. The character & world building is absolutely excellent. I can’t wait to get into another book of his.
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- I. Morgan
- 17-08-21
another great addition to a great series
another great book in the series starring the journey of tying all the series together
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- Azeem
- 09-08-21
Still loving Elan
Nolyn is another great entry to a series that I rank as one of favourites. Ever since finishing the Legends of the First Empire I've been eagerly awaiting to learn more about the time period between LotFE and Riyria, and the ever unfolding battle between Trilos and Turin; and this book delivers adding some really likeable characters like Nolyn and Amicus.
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- Sweet Tooth
- 28-09-23
So awesome
You must have this! I’m now looking into the series from beginning. Do it for your own satisfaction
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