The Starless Crown

The Starless Crown – James Rollins
Series: Moonfall, Book 1
Genre: Science Fiction / Fantasy / Adventure / Thriller
 
Tropes:
Quest / dangerous journey
Ensemble cast of misfits / unlikely heroes
Prophecy / chosen one
Political and magical intrigue
High-stakes survival
 
Summary
A gifted student foresees an impending apocalypse, but her warning earns her a death sentence. Fleeing into the unknown, she becomes part of a diverse team of outcasts, each with their own burdens and secrets:
A broken soldier reclaiming forbidden skills.
A drunken prince stepping out of his brother’s shadow.
An imprisoned thief who discovers a powerful artifact.
Together, they must navigate a perilous world filled with evolved dangers and hidden truths, learning to trust one another while facing enemies both old and new. Their mission: uncover ancient secrets that may save—or doom—their world.
The Starless Crown weaves adventure, intrigue, and a richly imagined world into a high-stakes journey with a cast of flawed yet compelling heroes.