by Darren Shan
First published 2022
Archie finds himself trapped by demons who demand the ultimate price for his friends' lives. The mad tyrants who once threatened everything may be gone, but their schemes live on. Archie must navigate the clutches of his captors while wrestling with the demon that lives inside him. He searches frantically for a way to outsmart his enemies and understand the dark force within his own soul. Time runs short as he realizes his decisions will determine not only his survival but the fate of the entire Merge. Archie must choose between saving himself and protecting the world he has come to love.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, supernatural, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Merge
229 pages · Paperback · Home of the Damned Ltd
Content warnings: violence