Part of His Dark Materials, book 3
First published 2003
Will possesses the knife that can cut between worlds. Angels guide him toward Lord Asriel, following his dying father's command to deliver this dangerous weapon. But Lyra has disappeared, leaving Will alone to navigate the schemes and conspiracies that surround him. He cannot complete his mission without her. She alone can help him understand the complex forces at work across the many worlds. Two vast powers prepare for war while Will searches desperately for his companion. Their reunion becomes essential not just for his quest, but for their shared destiny. Together they must face an inevitable battle that will lead them into territories no living person has entered. Their journey will take them beyond the boundaries of life itself, into the realm where the dead dwell, as the fate of all worlds hangs in the balance.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Many Worlds
465 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Laurel Leaf