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Age of Myth is a work of fiction Names places and incidents either are pr - photo 1
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Age of Myth is a work of fiction. Names, places, and incidents either are products of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

Copyright 2016 by Michael J. Sullivan

Map copyright 2016 by David Lindroth, Inc.

Excerpt from Age of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan copyright 2016 by Michael J. Sullivan

All rights reserved.

Published in the United States by Del Rey, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York.

D EL R EY and the H OUSE colophon are registered trademarks of Penguin Random House LLC.

This book contains an excerpt from the forthcoming book Age of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan. This excerpt has been set for this edition only and may not reflect the final content of the forthcoming edition.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Sullivan, Michael J., author.

Title: Age of myth / Michael J. Sullivan.

Description: First edition. | New York : Del Rey, [2016] | Series: Legends of

the First Empire ; book 1

Identifiers: LCCN 2016005246 (print) | LCCN 2016009183 (ebook) | ISBN 9781101965337 (hardcover : acid-free paper) | ISBN 9781101965344 (ebook)

Subjects: | BISAC: FICTION / Fantasy / Epic. | FICTION / Fantasy / Historical. | FICTION / Action & Adventure. | GSAFD: Fantasy fiction. | Adventure fiction

Classification: LCC PS3619.U4437 A74 2016 (print) | LCC PS3619.U4437 (ebook)

| DDC 813/.6dc23

LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2016005246

ebook ISBN9781101965344

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Book design by Christopher M. Zucker, adapted for ebook

Cover design: David G. Stevenson

Cover illustration: Marc Simonetti

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Authors Note

Welcome to The Legends of the First Empire, my latest fantasy series. If you havent read any of my previous work, have no fear. This is a new series, and no knowledge of either The Riyria Chronicles or The Riyria Revelations is necessary to fully enjoy this tale. Also, reading this book wont expose you to spoilers, so there are no concerns on that front. This series is meant to be a separate entryway into the world of Elan, and if you want to read morewell, there are nine books (told in six volumes) waiting for you.

For those who have read the Riyria books, I should mention that this series is set three thousand years before the events in those novels. You might think you know how the First Empire was formed, or at least have some general ideas about the events. But, having read my books, you probably realize that things arent always as they seem. The accounts Ive revealed through Riyria havent been entirely accurate. After all, history is written by the victors. In this series, I can set the record straight, and youll know the truth in myths and the lies of legends.

For those unfamiliar with my process, I write sagas in an unusual way. I finish the entire series before publishing the first novel, and these books continue that tradition. Why is this important? Well, there are several reasons. First, it allows me to weave threads throughout the entire narrative. Minor references that seem initially unimportant will usually provide some interesting insights upon re-reading. This is possible because Im able to spread out details across the entire story line.

Second, writing this way assures me (and my readers) that the books are working toward an ultimate conclusion. Too often, series wander off track, and its questionable if the author will be able to rein in everything when all is said and done. Im honored by the praise The Riyria Revelations conclusion has received. The series satisfying ending was mostly due to my ability to make tweaks, add characters, or provide foundation support in earlier books when an interesting idea came to me as I wrote a later one. Plus, there is no fear about me being hit by a bus or meeting some other unfortunate end, leaving you hanging and wondering how the full story works out.

Third, writing all the books in advance allows me to tell the story unburdened by the constraints of publishing contracts or business concerns. In fact, when I started this series I had intended a trilogy. But as the plot emerged, it grew into four and then five books. Had I signed a contract with just one book completed, I might have been forced to make some difficult decisions to fit the narrative into a box that was determined by the deal brokered. Without that restriction, I was able to tell the story in the way that makes the most sense for the narrative as a whole.

Fourth, writing the entire series relieves me from deadline pressures. Ill admit that I hate trying to create on the clock. The muse doesnt always cooperate on demand, and I really enjoy being able to write the books without the company of a ticking time bomb. Without constraints, Ill produce the best work possible because a book is finished when I say it is finished rather than when the clock runs out.

Last, but certainly not least, you are guaranteed to get the books in a timely manner. Too often readers are frustrated by constantly wondering when (or if) the next book of a series will appear. Having all the books written eliminates that concern. Sure, there could be publishing concerns regarding when to release a particular title, but my job has been completed, and I can move on to the next project.

One final thing I should notefor any aspiring authors out therethis isnt how I recommend approaching your own writing. There are many good reasons why most series arent produced this way. Im an outlier by using this method, and while it produces the highest-quality product for me, it could result in years and years of wasted effort when employed by others.

Well, thats more than enough preamble. I just wanted to give a little peek behind the process to help set expectations. Now turn the page, tap the screen, or adjust the volumea new adventure awaits.

CHAPTER ONE Of Gods and Men In the days of darkness before the war men were - photo 4CHAPTER ONE Of Gods and Men In the days of darkness before the war men were - photo 5
CHAPTER ONE
Of Gods and Men

In the days of darkness before the war, men were called Rhunes. We lived in Rhuneland or Rhulyn as it was once known. We had little to eat and much to fear. What we feared most were the gods across the Bern River, where we were not allowed. Most people believe our conflict with the Fhrey started at the Battle of Grandford, but it actually began on a day in early spring when two men crossed the river.

T HE B OOK OF B RIN

Raithes first impulse was to pray. Curse, cry, scream, praypeople did such things in their last minutes of life. But praying struck Raithe as absurd given that his problem was the angry god twenty feet away. Gods werent known for their tolerance, and this one appeared on the verge of striking them both dead. Neither Raithe nor his father had noticed the god approach. The waters of the nearby converging rivers made enough noise to mask an armys passage. Raithe would have preferred an army.

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