by Tad Williams
First published 2010
Something stirs beneath Southmarch Castle, an ancient power long thought vanquished. As this dark force rises, young Barrick and Briony must rally a ragtag band of allies to confront the looming threat. Can they uncover the secrets of the past and prevent the dawn of a new age of endless night before it's too late?
Genres: adventure, fantasy, dark-fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
769 pages · Paperback