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Series · 4 books · 2014-2018

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Rebellion

2014

“Those in power will do whatever they can to get away with everything they can.” The world is destroyed, save for the Last City Of Atlas where every citizen is born with a unique, special ability and, for some unknown reason, humans no longer sleep or dream. Poor, starved, and armed with only their lowly powers, an unlikely crew of slum-born form a secret rebel group with the sole purpose of assassinating the Banshee King, who rules from the Lifted City above where those born rich—and with great powers—live in luxury. When all seems hopeless, the rebellion discovers that their newest member—a boy who CAN sleep and dream—just might be the key to their victory. \THIS IS BOOK #1 IN THE OUTLIER SERIES\ \It is recommended to read this series in order\ \Some portions of the book end in cliffhangers\ OUTLIER: REBELLION (#1) OUTLIER: LEGACY (#2) OUTLIER: REIGN OF MADNESS (#3) OUTLIER: BEYOND OBLIVION (#4) OUTLIER: WEAPONS OF ATLAS (#5) OUTLIER: GIFTS OF THE GODDESS (#6)
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Legacy

2015

"You don't need ALL the power in the world. You only need ENOUGH." In the second installment of the OUTLIER series, rebels armed with unique and fantastic abilities called Legacies continue to shake the Last City of Atlas from below, rising against the majestic, high-tech Lifted City and its cruel Banshee King, who can annihilate an army with just one scream. Friendships are made and broken as loyalties change. Love is ignited ... and savagely avenged. Can peace ever hope to be found? Will lost loved ones reunite? Unlikely alliances form and incredible new powers are discovered in the wake of the coming war between slum and sky. Weapons find your hand ... It is time to discover your Legacy. \THIS IS BOOK #2 IN THE OUTLIER SERIES\ \It is recommended to read this series in order\ \Some portions of the book end in cliffhangers\ OUTLIER: REBELLION (#1) OUTLIER: LEGACY (#2) OUTLIER: REIGN OF MADNESS (#3) OUTLIER: BEYOND OBLIVION (#4) OUTLIER: WEAPONS OF ATLAS (#5) OUTLIER: GIFTS OF THE GODDESS (#6)
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Reign Of Madness

2016

\THIS IS BOOK #3 IN THE OUTLIER SERIES\ "I am the Madness." It has been two months since the Madness took over. In the third installment of the OUTLIER series, our band of unlikely heroes—both slum-born and sky—survive in a very changed, volatile world. The slums ignite with chaos. Ancient powers awaken. Doomsday is on everyone’s heels as the Mad King entertains himself, casting his red “Finger Of Madness” down upon the slums below, destroying any in its fiery path. But the slum-born are not silent. Alliances are forged even as the fires rain down upon them, and dire actions are taken to preserve their future—no matter the cost. Our brave heroes will fight to survive the Madness one sleepless day at a time. Be the ghost ... Stop the thing ... Let it rain ... Make it fly, Shye. \It is recommended to read this series in order\ \Some portions of the book end in cliffhangers\ OUTLIER: REBELLION (#1) OUTLIER: LEGACY (#2) OUTLIER: REIGN OF MADNESS (#3) OUTLIER: BEYOND OBLIVION (#4) OUTLIER: WEAPONS OF ATLAS (#5) OUTLIER: GIFTS OF THE GODDESS (#6)
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Beyond Oblivion

2018

\THIS IS BOOK #4 IN THE OUTLIER SERIES\ "It's beyond Oblivion where the future of humanity lies." The Last City of Atlas has survived the Madness, but the worst of the war between slum and sky is yet to come. In the fourth installment of the OUTLIER series, every corner of the slums has their hungry eyes on the newly-restored Sanctum - and the throne of power now claimed by the last person who wants it. Free from Guardian control, the slum-born and the Greensfolk of the ninth take a dangerous, game-changing risk. The stability of the Undercity is shaken by a new arrival, who may not be what he seems. A father and daughter lost in time become folded into a plot that puts them at the heart of Sanctum's darkest secrets. And from the Abandon a force is awakened as ancient as Atlas itself. But in the vast and unknowable Oblivion, unseen to all, friends who were thought lost emerge from the shadows and the wilds, and a shocking discovery is made that could change everything. \It is recommended to read this series in order\ \Some portions of the book end in cliffhangers\ OUTLIER: REBELLION (#1) OUTLIER: LEGACY (#2) OUTLIER: REIGN OF MADNESS (#3) OUTLIER: BEYOND OBLIVION (#4) OUTLIER: WEAPONS OF ATLAS (#5) OUTLIER: GIFTS OF THE GODDESS (#6) (not yet released)

Author

Daryl Banner
Daryl Banner
Author · 56 books

Daryl Banner is a USA Today Bestselling author, composer, and performer. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston Honors College with a degree in Theatre and Psychology. He is happily married to his piano. Theory suggests this is why he writes romance. During Daryl Banner's time in college, he wrote, composed, and produced a musical under Tony Award-winning musical and Theatre producer Stuart Ostrow, as well as two original plays produced under the mentorship of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson, who also mentored Daryl through the writing of his very first novel. In addition to new adult and M/M romance, Daryl also writes post-apocalyptic fantasy as well as dystopian. Join his mailing list here to be the first to hear about his new releases! He awards an Amazon gift card every newsletter: https://www.darylbanner.com/subscribe... Follow him on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/darylba... Like him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarylBannerW... Connect with fellow readers in Daryl's Doorway: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Daryl... Fun facts about Daryl Banner:

  • He is an obsessive self-taught pianist.
  • He is a huge video game enthusiast.
  • He left his day job of 10 years to tour with a 2-woman-1-man original musical.
  • He's been remixing video game music for over 20 years. One of his remixes is featured in the major motion picture "The Spy Who Dumped Me". Check out his work here: http://www.youtube.com/DarylBanner
  • He composes original soundtracks that accompany his books and series, including The Beautiful Dead and OUTLIER. He is also the award-winning composer of the audio drama Janus Descending, as well as several films, games, podcasts, and other media. You can enjoy his music here: http://darylbanner.bandcamp.com
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