by Glen Cook
First published 2010
The ancient evils, the Instrumentalities from the Time Before Time, have returned to our world. Piper Hecht, caught in the middle of this cosmic struggle, must ally with his sister Heris and his immortal ancestor Cloven Februaren to stop the dark god Kharoulke the Windwalker from unleashing unspeakable devastation. As the forces of darkness gather, Piper is forced to confront his own destiny and decide the fate of the world.
Genres: adventure, action, dark-fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, good-vs-evil
Setting: Time Before Time
Period: ancient
648 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Tor Fantasy