Prologue

FIVE LANDS TRILOGY: BOOK ONE

For many years the Five Lands--Outlands, Badlands, Woodlands, Highlands, and Deadlands--have been protected by the Rangers. The brave and bold Outland Rangers, the strong and determined Badland Rangers, the quick and agile Woodland Rangers, the cool and smart Highland Rangers, and the powerful Deadland Rangers, are the greatest warriors in the world, respected and honored. However, one day, Infernas, the Molten Emperor, destroys the Deadlands, leaving not a single trace! Lionel, a brand-new Outland Ranger, stumbles upon this fact when on a mission, and resolves to find out Infernas' plan!

However, will he live to see the answer that he searches for?