Release date for this novel is currently unknown. Please contact the author if you would like to know when it will be released. Ourean legends of the First Vagabond have survived a thousand years, blossoming in pubs and alleys even as the great Bloods of Ourea tried to squelch his name. But the myths glorify the deeds and forget the man he was—Cedric, a boy from a small Hillsidian farming village. Cedric is a hero to the people of Ourea, and a threat to its rulers. Word has traveled about his gifts, about the freedom he can bring the people of Ourea. Strangers know his name. With each passing day, he grows more powerful. And there are many who would like nothing more than to take everything from him. What begins as a bid for change in a world controlled by tradition becomes a mudslide as Cedric’s cause falls apart at the seams. And after a betrayal that destroys his faith in the only family he’s ever known, Cedric is forced to decide between those he leads and those he loves. Note from the author: this was originally meant to be a single novel, but the story about Cedric’s life was too rich to cut down. It has been split into 2 parts: Rise of a Hero regales his rise to fame, and Fall of a Legend exposes what led to his downfall. For announcements and other updates, join Boyce's email community: http://smboyce.com/facebook/