by Tad Williams
First published 1990
When a bloody coup forces young Simon to flee, he joins a band of rebels on a perilous journey through the haunting realm of Stone of Farewell. Hunted by dark forces and beset by ancient magic, they must brave savage wilderness and uncover long-buried secrets to unravel the mystery of the missing prince's disappearance. With time running out, Simon and his companions face daunting choices that will test their courage and loyalty – for the very fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy, high-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, quest
Setting: Stone of Farewell
608 pages · Paperback · DAW