Ayla has uncovered a terrible secret: the man she loves is in fact her worst enemy. As a mighty army gathers to destroy her and her people, she must ask herself: will he join them to destroy her? Must she cut him out of her heart to survive? Or is there another way – a way to forgiveness and... love? Sequel to Robert Thier's #1 Hit 'The Robber Knight'.

-"There's an entire world out there that we don't know about. Don't be fooled by history, Drake; no one really knows what happened to the magic, or the dragons."- When Drake Darkhurst, the unwanted son of a merchant, is taken as an apprentice to a 'retired' dragon slayer, he thinks it a lucky escape from the cruelty of his father. But as his travels take him further form the life he's always known, he finds himself thrown into a world of secrecy, sorcery and struggle for power, a world who's existence may rest on his shoulders. (second book - Rise of the Overlord - Rym) (third book - Ruse of the Overlord - Saeph (yet to be published)) (NOT a Dragon Rider book (i.e. Drake isn't a Dragon Rider) but there are dragon riders in the series :3) Votes and comments will be very much appreciated! Praise for Rise of the Overlord - Ethere: @Machenza 'This is compelling! I like how you described how the dragon's curse took effect. I am definitely following you now, whereever you go, I will be watching you. Guess what, I am a unicorn too! @SeekerMonolith 'Mythology check, Magic check, Originality Check to my library you go' @benjamin1976197... 'What a great story so far I have not been able to put it down. Thanks' @SRBurke 'half way through this story and still intrigued interested to see how it continues to develop' @jacklllleeepoooo 'i'm addicted 0_0 this would b a gr8 movie @Sile_Neshoba 'I'm in love with this story. At first I thought it would be similar to Eragon, but as I read I was proved wrong. It is a refeshing tale different from other dragon tales.' I try to reply to every comment, and thank voters and new fans! -SOON TO BE PUBLISHED TO AMAZON KINDLE- Before I took down chapters 4-23 the book had over 11k reads - thanks so much for everything guys!

When you are fighting for the freedom of your people, falling in love with your enemy is not a great idea. Or is it? Ayla has to defend her castle and her people all on her own, with nobody to help her but a dark warrior she hates with all her heart.