by Terry Brooks
First published 1999
Eight centuries ago, the Knights of the Word were commissioned to combat the Void's demonic scourge. Now, John Ross bears this daunting legacy. But after decades of service, a horrific act shatters his faith. Haunted by guilt, he abandons his magic to build a normal life. Yet the Void still hunts him, bent on corrupting the Knight's power for its own nefarious ends. With nowhere left to hide, John's only hope lies in Nest Freemark, a young woman with extraordinary gifts of her own. Can she restore his shattered spirit and faith before the Void destroys them both?
Genres: adventure, fantasy, dark-fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, redemption
432 pages · Paperback · Orbit