Fall of the Horizon - (The Dusk and Dawn) by Jessica J Ayala (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The War of the Skies is over, the gods are gone, and the new world has begun . . .

Zara Santos is the adopted daughter of the Ikarrian king and mercenary of her kingdom's guild, though throughout the Continent of Ribera she is known as the Rogue-the High King's personal assassin. Every hunting season she kills in the hope to one day be free of her shackles. When Zara receives a unique assignment to hunt down the mysterious leader of the shadow markets, she will do whatever it takes to gain her freedom.

The war has left Ronan Menodora a shadow of the male he once was. The archangel grapples with the underworld to provide for those he cares about as retribution for the failures of his past. When various cities are destroyed, their citizens disappearing, he makes a dreadful discovery that threatens the survival of his business and seeks the help of the infamous mercenary.

As the unlikely pair delve deeper into the strange happenings of the Continent, along with the help of their close allies, rumors rise of the return of the Three Sun Gods-the main Primordials believed to be long lost to the mortal world-and the mystery behind the missing people may pose a greater threat than anticipated.

Fall of the Horizon is the first book in the Dusk and Dawn adult high fantasy series, and explores injustice, emotional turmoil, self-discovery, and romance.

Review Quotes

"Fall of the Horizon is what a fantasy reader's dreams are made of! Ayala has built an intricate world that's rich with history and fully immersive down to the last detail, complete with complex characters and a beautifully vulnerable romance."

- Nicole Platania, author of The Curse of Ophelia series

"Hauntingly beautiful and devastatingly commanding, this heart-pounding romantasy is the first in what will be the next great high fantasy series! For fans of the morally gray love interest, this one will hit."

- L.B. Divine, author of The Prince of Snow series

"Bursting with action, magic and sizzling romance, Fall of the Horizon is an epic tale sure to be adored by fantasy lovers. Ayala's starkly detailed world, rife with war and sinister dealings, is highlighted by a cast of fiercely determined characters and a wonderfully executed mystery. The ending is both satisfying and bound to leave readers longing for more."

- Max Francis, author of the upcoming dark academia fantasy novel Honor & Heresy

"Fall of the Horizon brings the reader to a new world that feels like home from the first page: the incredible worldbuilding, the originality of the lore, the complexity of the characters and their stories...Ayala executes every aspect to perfection. An incredible first book for a very promising fantasy series."

- Chiara Gala, author of The Goddess and The Hawk series