Cyrus will risk everything to gain back his throne. But new enemies are waiting for him; enemies that will stop at nothing to destroy humanity once and for all. With the Capital invading Anthea and the north in turmoil, every step of the journey is fraught with peril. In a world falling apart, can Cyrus and his friends prevent humanity’s extinction?
"A creative and unforgettable series that will one day become a gem among sci-fi fantasy books." ~ Janice Spina
Nicholas C. Rossis lives to write and does so from his cottage on the edge of a magical forest in Athens, Greece. When not composing epic fantasies or short sci-fi stories, he chats with fans and colleagues, writes blog posts, and enjoys the antics of two silly cats and his baby daughter, all of whom claim his lap as home. His books have won numerous awards, including the Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award.
In addition to his best-selling series, Pearseus, he writes short science fiction/speculative fiction stories, many of which have appeared in various collections and anthologies. These include Infinite Waters, which was voted one of the best 50 Indie books of 2015.
What readers are saying about Nick's fantasies:
"Most avid readers still have books from their childhood which they read over and over again. 'Runaway Smile' has joined the list."
"From the very first sentence I realized I was not reading a book, I was going on an adventure."
"Each story is like watching an old episode of the Twilight Zone."
I got an Advance Review Copy but didn't manage to get to this book until mid January. With much anticipation, having thoroughly enjoyed the first three books in the series, I finally got started. Because a fair amount of time had passed since reading the preceding books, I had to reread them to more fully appreciate this one. So you should definitely read them first. What stands out about this series is the character development and the conflict between the characters. It's epic fiction of a sort without the massive complexity of GRR Martin's A song of Ice and Fire. You can actually follow the characters. Much like other books that end a series, I felt both eager and sad for the resolution to come. For me, it's hard for any author to end a series well--no matter who they are and how much I enjoyed what came before. This one built up speed as the end of conflict neared resolution. It's always a challenge to end on a high note. I strongly recommend it and the entire series as very well written, readable and entertaining.