ALL IN THIS TOGETHER John and his brothers are The Rising, guerilla fighters against the usurper of the throne. Out-manned, out-spent, hunted down, they're about to lose. But they are united.

NEVER STEP ASIDE John only seems to be a shy and unassuming minstrel. But his music comes from a place deep inside, a magic he will need.

TELL ME WHAT IS KEENER THAN THE AXE The repulsive and indolent usurper-prince is only a tool in the hands of one of the most powerful mages ever to stalk realms and ages, and one of the most wicked, a sorcerer who, vampire-like, sucks the life-force from his victims.

YOUR HEART BELONGS TO ME How can John and his raw, unexplored powers hope to prevail against such a foe? How can he help his brothers against overwhelming odds?

NOW GILLES THE DESTROYER AND DEVOURER STAKES HIS CLAIM