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Age of Myth

  • 2016 first published
  • 409 pages
  • ★ 4.5 (13 ratings)

Published in 2016, Age of Myth is a mythic fiction novel by Michael J. Sullivan. Key subjects include prophets, revolutions, imaginary wars and battles and gods.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, and 28 more have it on their want-to-read list.

It runs to roughly 409 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.

About Age of Myth

"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, Sullivan's stunning hardcover debut, Age of Myth, inaugurates an original five-book series--and one of fantasy's finest next-generation storytellers continues to break new ground. Since time immemorial, humans have worshiped 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 the 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"-- "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"--
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Prophets
  • Revolutions
  • Imaginary wars and battles
  • Gods
  • Fantasy

Quick answers

Who wrote Age of Myth?

Age of Myth was written by Michael J. Sullivan and first published in 2016.

What genre is Age of Myth?

It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction.

How long is Age of Myth?

The median edition has 409 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Age of Myth?

Readers who like it often enjoy Acheron, Bonehunters and The Lightning Thief.

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