In the crumbling city of Pietalos, corruption and poverty rule, but revolution is brewing. An oppressive government has drained its people dry, and the people have had enough.
Eight lives, shaped by loss and betrayal, intertwine in the fight for freedom. Dhijs, a weary healer, joins Tillia, who seeks both liberation and revenge against her abusive husband, Captain Vaso. Zia, a factory worker turned reluctant leader, sparks a workers’ uprising, while the cynical drug pusher King must choose between self-preservation and rebellion. His young messenger, Mal, secretly aids the revolution.
Disillusioned guard Kishto defects after witnessing a brutal act, and General Leo, a war hero burdened by guilt, covertly supports the cause. And Mydela, a scarred assassin, targets the city’s true enemy—Canterbury, a member of a malevolent race seeking to subjugate the people.
As Pietalos teeters on the brink of change, these eight must fight for justice, vengeance, and redemption. But in a city rife with violence and betrayal, will their defiance be enough to bring down the corrupt regime?
Together We Rise is a story of revolution, vengeance, and hope, where the fate of a city rests on those daring enough to reclaim it.
“Together We Rise is a timely mix of the French Revolution, Six of Crows and magic. Determined to showcase the power of the people and the importance of community, Billing gives us a glimpse into a tipping moment in the history of a world not that far away from our own.”
Gabriela Houston
“Fantastic characters in a well built world that is very well written and has something for everyone. It can be read as an enjoyable fictional book or you can look deeper and see more to it that I won’t spoil for you.”
Fiona Revell
“Set in the city of Pietalos, Billing does a great job of world-building. Each chapter features a different main character to push the story arc along. At times the characters seem to face insurmountable odds. Shadow appears as a leader in several of the chapters. There are political undertones as well.”
R.M. Shepherd
“Together We Rise is a story about power, hope, and strength. The people unite in a world of injustice. This was a very gripping read, and I couldn’t put the book down once I had started. Thankyou for this very gripping, powerful and wonderful story!”
Jess Galloway
Together We Rise has an original, epic and cinematic soundtrack integrated within the story.
Each character has their own theme song which mirrors their emotional journey in the story. Scan a QR code at the start of each chapter to delve even deeper into the story
Together We Rise is a political fantasy and a story inspired by the struggles of our current times.
With the rise of the far-right across the globe and the return of Trump looming, this timely book offers escape, hope and inspiration in a time devoid of it. From college campuses in the US to the streets of Syria, we’re in a turbulent age where the oppressed are fighting back. This story is devoted to those who resist and strive for change.
I’m not aware of any fantasy books similar to this. Hopefully, the story can serve as a reminder that positive change is still possible and that we all have the power to influence that change.
