A Darkness Returns

by Raymond E. Feist

First published 2024

Hatushaly stands on Sorcerer's Isle, far from his war-torn homeworld of Garn. The last heir of the Firemane dynasty has been transported across space and time to Midkemia alongside his love Hava and their ally Donte. Under the tutelage of the great magician Magnus and his reincarnated father Pug, Hatu works to expand his unique magical abilities. His homeland desperately needs these powers. The Pride Lords have fallen, but a new threat has emerged. The Church of the One now spreads death and destruction across Garn, toppling the kingdom of Ilcomen. Church forces march toward Marquensas, where Daylon Dumarch has crowned himself king and elevated master swordsmith Declan Smith to prince and war commander. Yet even darker enemies lurk beyond this conflict. Creatures born of the Void itself gather strength, beings of pure Darkness that threaten all worlds. Hatu faces an impossible choice between the safety of his new refuge and the salvation of his people.

Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful

Tropes: chosen-one, found-family

Setting: Sorcerer's Isle, Garn, Midkemia, Ilcomen, Marquensas, Void

Period: Space and Time

480 pages · Hardcover · Harper Voyager

Content warnings: violence

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