RIVERSIDE, CA – What would happen if the modern world suddenly stopped working?
Not slowly. Not over generations. In a moment.
In The Cycle of Reversion: Book One – The Rising Sun, author Stephen Rolston launches readers into a terrifying and cinematic new fantasy saga where electricity dies, aircraft fall from the sky, communications vanish, and the laws of reality itself begin to change. But as technology collapses, something ancient awakens in its place: magic.
At the center of the story is Jack Adams, a middle-aged American software consultant whose routine business trip to Tokyo turns into the beginning of humanity’s greatest nightmare. Rational, intelligent, and emotionally scarred by years of personal loss, Jack suddenly finds himself trapped in a world where monsters are real, mythical races walk the streets, and supernatural powers begin awakening inside ordinary people.
Far from home and surrounded by chaos, Jack becomes one of the few capable of standing against the terrifying new reality unfolding around him.
“The idea behind the series came from asking a simple question,” says Rolston. “What if the things we consider fantasy suddenly became real, while the modern systems we depend on disappeared? How would humanity survive when technology fails and magic returns?”
Blending epic fantasy, post-apocalyptic suspense, mythology, supernatural horror, and speculative science fiction, The Rising Sun introduces readers to a massive new world filled with dragons, shapeshifters, ancient powers, dimensional mysteries, and survivors struggling to adapt to civilization’s collapse.
The novel has already drawn attention for its cinematic worldbuilding, emotionally layered characters, and fresh genre concept that combines modern technological collapse with the rebirth of ancient magic.
Readers will also encounter unforgettable characters including:
While packed with large-scale action and supernatural conflict, the novel also explores grief, identity, survival, sacrifice, and the emotional cost of rebuilding humanity after the end of modern civilization.
Designed as the first installment of a trilogy, The Cycle of Reversion promises an expansive journey through collapsing realities, evolving magic systems, dangerous alliances, and worlds beyond imagination.
With its blend of cinematic storytelling and emotionally grounded characters, The Rising Sun is positioned to appeal to fans of:
As anticipation grows for the trilogy’s release, Stephen Rolston’s debut entry is already generating interest among fantasy readers looking for a bold new universe that merges modern society with ancient mythological power.
About the Author
Stephen Rolston is the creator of The Cycle of Reversion, an ambitious fantasy science-fiction trilogy exploring the collapse of technological civilization and the return of magic, monsters, and forgotten realities. His work combines large-scale cinematic storytelling with philosophical themes surrounding survival, transformation, and the cyclical nature of human civilization.
Book Information
Title: The Cycle of Reversion: Book One – The Rising Sun
Author: Stephen Rolston
Genre: Fantasy / Science Fiction / Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy
Media ContactCompany Name: Audiobook Publishing ServicesContact Person: Stephen L. Rolston Email: Send EmailCountry: United StatesWebsite: https://authorstephenlrolston.com/
