Age of Conquest
The divine war is over, but humanity's greatest battle is just beginning…
In the aftermath of a divine level conflict, Matt and his people need to unite a fractured world against a rapidly closing invasion. The Orcan are coming, and only a united front stands a chance against their savage might.
But unity is a hard thing to achieve in a world still reeling from apocalyptic change. As Matt strives to forge alliances and build a coalition strong enough to face the looming threat, he finds that humanity's old vices—greed, ambition, and short-sightedness—may prove deadlier than any alien force.
With time running out and options dwindling, a fateful decision is made. The Age of Conquest has begun.
Now, Matt and his people have to navigate a treacherous world where yesterday's allies could become tomorrow's enemies. He'll need to master the delicate balance between diplomacy and force, weighing the cost of peace against the price of victory.
In a world where dungeons shape the land and power can corrupt even the noblest intentions, can Matt unite humanity before it's too late?
Or will the Age of Conquest spell the end of mankind's rise?
Jez Cajiao
Jez Cajiao's journey to becoming a full-time author is as unexpected and adventurous as the stories he now tells. Born in 1980 in Hartlepool, UK, Jez’s early life didn’t follow the traditional path that one might expect for a writer. Instead, he found himself working in his family’s catering business from the age of 11, and later, trying his hand at a variety of other careers—from bar work in Greece to welding. It wasn’t until a series of health challenges forced a career shift that Jez discovered his true calling: writing.
Rise of Mankind
When the world as we knew it fractured, it didn’t shatter with a bang—but with a slow, creeping dread that never quite left. In Rise of Mankind, Jez Cajiao invites readers into a broken Earth where survival hinges not just on strength, but on strategy, nerve, and an evolving grasp of power in a reality governed by game-like mechanics.
Rise of Mankind consists of eight books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.