Part of Richard and Kahlan
First published 2013
Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell have defeated the bloodthirsty Jit, but their victory brings no peace. A sinister force attacks them in the treacherous Dark Lands, infecting both with death's essence. Richard discovers his war wizard powers have vanished, leaving him defenseless against an ancient conspiracy gathering strength beyond the northern wall. His allies have already fallen captive to this dark alliance. Kahlan grows weaker as death's touch spreads through her body. Without his magic, Richard must rely on his sword, his intelligence, and his ability to see patterns others miss. His only companion is Samantha, a young healer whose own abilities are just awakening. Time runs short as Richard races to expose the conspiracy and find a way to save Kahlan before death claims her completely. This sequel to The Omen Machine continues the adventures that began after the Sword of Truth series concluded, throwing Richard and Kahlan into their most desperate battle yet.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, dark-fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: dark, epic, fast-paced, gritty, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, lovers-in-peril, power-loss
Setting: Dark Lands
527 pages · Hardcover · Harper Voyager
Content warnings: death, violence