by Susan Cooper
First published 5197
With the Dark's forces closing in, the immortal Will Stanton must join the ageless Merriman and the Welsh boy Bran to fight a desperate battle for the fate of the world. Drawn into the quest are the three Drew children, whose own roles prove vital. From the brooding hills of Wales to the ancient myths of the British Isles, the six heroes must confront death and fear to stop the Dark's final, greatest bid for control.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Cornwall (England : County), Wales
269 pages · Hardcover · Atheneum Books