Justin Pulliam Launches The Crownless Age With The Orphan Of Hollowmere

The epic fantasy novel begins a five-book saga supported by five prequels, pitting shared knowledge against the authority of immortal kings.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Author Justin Pulliam launches The Crownless Age with The Orphan of Hollowmere, the first installment in a five-book epic fantasy series accompanied by five prequels that expand the story’s history and world. The novel follows an orphan whose knowledge from another life could help save a starving village while challenging the immortal rulers who govern it.

Lucian Vale dies at twenty-eight with material wealth but little worth keeping. Reborn as Eiran in the world of Veyra, he finds himself an orphan in Hollowmere, a village living under the authority of four immortal kings. He retains memories of machines, markets, sanitation, and the mistakes of his former life. Those memories offer practical ways to confront hunger, but his efforts could also expose the people he hopes to protect.

Eiran discovers that magic is a living Current that can be observed, tested, and shared rather than a fixed collection of sacred rules. As his experiments offer new possibilities for Hollowmere, royal collectors close in, forcing him to confront the consequences of challenging entrenched power.

“I wanted to write a fantasy story in which knowledge could be as disruptive as magic, and where saving people did not automatically give someone the right to rule them,” said Pulliam.

That distinction shapes the novel’s exploration of redemption, responsibility, and inherited authority. Eiran’s second life offers an opportunity to act differently, but his choices carry consequences for a community already struggling to survive.

Pulliam conceived The Crownless Age as more than a single fantasy adventure. Its interconnected stories unfold within a world shaped by political struggles, hidden histories, and characters whose decisions carry consequences far beyond their immediate circumstances. The five prequels further develop that world, giving readers additional perspectives on the larger saga.

Combining magical discovery, political intrigue, and character-driven conflict, The Orphan of Hollowmere is written for readers who enjoy immersive epic fantasy, complex characters, and unexpected turns. At its heart is a story about the choices people make when confronted with power, adversity, and the possibility of change.

ABOUT JUSTIN PULLIAM

Justin Pulliam is the author of The Orphan of Hollowmere: Book One of The Crownless Age. The series represents the culmination of approximately fifteen years of creative development, bringing together an expansive fantasy world, interconnected narratives, and an exploration of power, responsibility, and personal transformation.

Readers can learn more about Pulliam, the series, and its expanding world through the official website.

Official website: https://www.thecrownlessage.com

Available now.

Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HN3F9YGD

For review copies, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:

Justin Pulliam
BrightKey PR
media@brightkeypr.com

Media gallery