by John Gwynne
First published 2019
Darkness stirs in the north. Dreadful beasts and bloodthirsty warbands threaten the fragile peace of the Banished Lands. Reliable young warrior Riv and his companions must rally a desperate defense against these ancient evils. As their world unravels, they discover shocking truths that will test their loyalties and mettle. In this epic clash, only the strongest will survive.
Genres: adventure, action, dark-fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: epic-quest, found-family, loyalty-tested
512 pages · Paperback · Orbit
Content warnings: violence