The Fallen One

by Lexy Wolfe

At the Knowing One's wishes, Nolyn Lirai is thrust into the overwhelming responsibility of being the Forentan mage council's second, a caretaker of the capital region and the protector of the people and its land. Balking at playing the court games of the highborn on the council, Nolyn accedes to the demands to follow the goddess of knowledge's traditions and takes on a young apprentice.

While investigating the abandoned city of Andar, Nolyn is gravely injured when he is attacked by a mysterious shadowy monster. As if that was not enough, a group of Desanti arrive in Ithesra with the goal of seeking out the Githalin to return to Desantiva. Among the group is a young mystic named Kiya na'Citali, a spiritwalker able to cross the threshold of life and death at will. Together they must return to Andar and face the shadows that had swallowed the lost city and save the Fallen One from an evil that threatens to revive age old hatreds and destroy everything they hold dear.

ebook

First published March 26, 2014

About the author

Lexy Wolfe is a fantasy and science fiction author from Lebanon, PA. Her previously published works are Doom and the Warrior and the five-book series of The Sundered Lands Saga. After many years focusing on fantasy worlds, a writing drought was relieved after delving into a futuristic, alternative Earth where Ravenhawk was spawned. She is currently working on the continuing story in the world of Ravenhawk..

Reviews

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the 4th instalment of The Sundered Lands Saga, we are introduced to an almost entirely new cast. A few of the characters we know and love from the previous book are here to keep the story streamlined but the main protagonists, we haven't met before. At first, I was somewhat disappointed, I desperately wanted to know what was happening to Ash, Storm, Almec and the others, and this book gives infuratingly tantalising glimpses through the star connection between Nolyn (the main character in this book) and Ash (One of the main characters in the previous stories) BUT as it progressed I found myself fascinated (again) by the scope and breadth of the history of this world.

There is A LOT of back story here, some we know from the previous books, but most we don't. Occasionally it can feel overwhelming and even a little tedious but it doesn't detract from the story and characters. I liked the way we are learning more about the way magic works and the issues and problems the Gods of this place have. I like that they seem more down to earth than the aloof beings they made themselves out to be. I became frustrated and even a little angry that even Gods can act like spoiled little children at times, but that just made them more real.

All in all this entire series has been a joy to read, think Lord of The Rings, but without all the pages and pages of description of walking somewhere. If you like Epic Fantasy, go and find these books, You won't be disappointed. I never am. I cannot wait for the next installment.