Red Sun Rising by Allen Lyle ~ Dystopian Fantasy Spotlight and Epic Giveaway
"The gods whisper. The heirs rise. The game begins."
Welcome to today’s iRead Book Tour stop featuring Red Sun Rising by Allen Lyle! If you're drawn to dystopian fantasy novels packed with political intrigue, crumbling empires, and morally complex power plays, you're in for a treat.
Red Sun Rising is the first book in a gripping new epic fantasy series where nothing is sacred—except ambition. Keep reading to learn more about the book, the author, and how you can enter to win a signed copy, a tarot deck, a $20 Amazon gift card, and more. This is a must-enter giveaway for fantasy book lovers!
Quick Summary:
When the imperial bloodline shatters, House de Bordeaux sees its chance to rise. In a world where gods whisper and swords decide fate, power isn’t inherited—it’s seized. Red Sun Rising is a dystopian fantasy novel of ambition, betrayal, and the brutal cost of empire.
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📝About Red Sun Rising by Allen Lyle
Red Sun Rising
By Allen Lyle
Series: Red Sun Rising Series #1
Published by Moon Publishing Company on July 28, 2025
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Post Apocalyptic, Science Fiction
Formats: eBook
Pages: 394
A world shattered by the wars of gods. A land rebuilt under the watchful eye of the Church of the Divine Inheritance. A throne of bones waiting for a ruler strong enough to seize it. Ducaine de Bordeaux was never meant to inherit power. A bastard son of a disgraced house, he should have been forgotten—a shadow in the halls of Burjean. But war, betrayal, and blood have a way of rearranging destiny. Through cunning and ruthless ambition, Ducaine rises from the ashes of his fallen family, forging alliances in the dark and setting his sights on something far greater than a mere county. Yet the lords of Yuropa do not bow easily. The Church watches with wary eyes. The kings play their endless games.
And in the depths of the ruined world, something stirs—something older than empires, older than men.
To seize power, Ducaine must be willing to risk everything. His honor. His soul. His very humanity.Because in the end, all that matters is Will he conquer the world before the world consumes him? Or is the rise of Ducaine de Bordeaux destined to end in ruin, like the countless rulers before him?
The sun is rising—and it burns red.
Content Considerations: This book is rated PG-13 for graphic violence and battle scenes.
If you enjoy dystopian fantasy, you might also like to read my post on The Web of Time by Flavia Brunetti.
📚 Where to Find Red Sun Rising
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About Allen Lyle
Allen Lyle lives in Athens, Georgia, (GO DAWGS!) where he shares his home with his wife, four cats, a sweet pup, and several hundred books. A lifelong devotee of science fiction and fantasy, he fell under their spell at a young age and never looked back.
Allen considers himself a lifelong devotee of science fiction and fantasy, He has always been drawn to the intersection of history and the speculative—asking questions like, “What if the Byzantine Empire had rockets?” or “What if Tolkien’s world had pirates?”
An avid gamer, Allen has spent countless hours orchestrating dynastic dramas in Crusader Kings III, an inspiration for his debut novel. His fascination with history extends beyond pixels and pages—he’s an enthusiastic collector of antiques, a lover of travel, and a devoted fan of minor league baseball.
When he’s not writing, Allen can be found painting miniatures or reading. His debut novel takes readers thousands of years into a post-apocalyptic future where the kings and queens of Europe—now called Yuropa—rule once more. It's sure to hit the sweet spot for fantasy, sci-fi, and history lovers alike...just like Allen.
🌹Appreciation & Acknowledgments⚔️
Thank you to Allen Lyle and iRead Book Tours for the opportunity to spotlight Red Sun Rising, a thrilling dystopian fantasy debut full of political intrigue and dark ambition. It’s been a pleasure featuring this epic new fantasy release—be sure to enter the giveaway and grab your copy today!
🎁 Enter the Red Sun Rising Giveaway
One lucky U.S. winner will receive an author-signed hardback copy of RED SUN RISING, $20 Amazon Gift Card, a Deck of Tarot cards, plus other prizes (one winner) (USA only) (ends July 5)
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📅 Full Tour Schedule
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June 20 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight
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June 27 – Happily Managing a Household of Boys – book spotlight
June 27 – @theratherslowreader – book spotlight / giveaway
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June 27 – @lizzies.reading.recs – book spotlight / giveaway
📌 Quick Book Tour Recap:
• Book Title: Red Sun Rising by Allen Lyle
• Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 422 pages
• Genre: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Dystopian Fiction
• Publisher: Moon Publishing Company
• Publication Date: July 2025.
• Tour dates: June 9 to June 27, 2025
• Content Rating: This book is rated PG-13 for graphic violence and battle scenes.
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Sounds like a good read.
This looks like an awesome read. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a good read.
question for author-What personal experiences or observations influenced your writing?
Sounds like a great read.