Song of the Two Suns: The First Shard This is the first book of the Song of the Two Suns series where Rin must find the scatteredfragments of the Orb that once contained the power of Will on the planet Ethos, where everythingis slowly withering in the heat of the Suns. The Empress is waiting at the climax of her journey;she has control over the Will of the planet's population, both humans and lizard species. On herpath of doubt and dread, she discovers companionship and love, but will this be enough tovanquish her foes? Or will she be just another one of those who tried and failed?