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A Darkness Returns

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From legendary author Raymond E. Feist, the first installment in an epic new series that will join his acclaimed Firemane Saga with his signature Riftwar Cycle in a riveting, conclusive adventure.

As worlds collide . . .

Hatushaly, last scion of the Firemane dynasty; his beloved Hava, and their dubious friend Donte have been transported across space and time from their war-torn world of Garn to the relative peace of Midkemia.

There, on Sorcerer's Isle, under the guidance of the great magician Magnus and his reincarnated father Pug, Hatu will explore and expand his unique magical abilities: for if Garn is to be saved, they will be needed.

With the evil Pride Lords defeated, the Church of the One has risen to bring death and destruction to Hatu's home world. The kingdom of Ilcomen has fallen, and now the Church is sending forces to Marquensas, where Daylon Dumarch has declared himself king, and master swordsmith Declan Smith finds himself suddenly raised to the status of prince and war commander.

But there are even greater menaces than the Church of the One waiting in the wings, beings from the Void, creatures born of Darkness. . .

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      June 17, 2024
      Feist (Master of Furies) wastes no time in introducing a sense of foreboding into this epic first volume of the Dragonwar Saga, a spinoff of his Firemane series. A brief summary titled “Our Story So Far” orients new and returning readers to the world of Garn, the fate of which is indelibly linked to Midkemia, the world that has been the setting of Feist’s epic fantasies for decades. Magic wielder Hatu; his wife, Hava; and his roguish friend, Donte, have travelled through a magical rift from Garn to Midkemia, where they are hosted by magicians Magnus, Pug, and, eventually, Nakor, all characters that returning fans will be excited to revisit. Donte remains in Midkemia, while everyone else returns to Garn to find ways to support Hatu’s friend Declan, newly named prince of Marquensas, as he and his brother, King Daylon, face a new manifestation of the Void, the destructive force that Pug and his allies have opposed through the centuries. All the usual Feist elements are here: skullduggery, high seas action, military clashes, and ever-expanding types of magic. It’s a grand setup for what could be the ultimate battle between all of Feist’s heroes and their age-old nemesis.

    • Library Journal

      June 14, 2024

      One of the titans of the fantasy genre is back with a new series that combines the lore of his "Firemane Saga" and "Riftwar Cycle." Hatu and his friends Hava and Donte have traveled through a rift to Sorcerer's Isle, where they meet up with Magnus and the reincarnation of Pug. Hatu needs to harness his powers to confront the threats that endanger both worlds. Meanwhile, back in their home world, Declan fortifies their defenses and leads a new kingdom against the Church's pursuit for world domination. Faced with the devastation wrought by the Pride Lords and the competing powers of the Bitter Sea, it's easy to root for this large cast of scrappy characters and their camaraderie. With an enchanting plot, engaging battle sequences, and nautical intrigue, this is a tale that transports readers into new worlds. VERDICT Feist (Master of Furies) is a skilled author of epic fantasy, and this compelling crossover has the same adventurous spirit as his other books. He has established a sweeping and expansive world that thrives upon the elements of classic fantasy.--Andrea Dyba

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Booklist

      July 1, 2024
      With his Firemane Saga finished, Feist launches a new, follow-up series. Hatu, the last heir to the Firemane magic, his wife Hava, and their friend Donte, are transported via a rift from their home world of Garn to Midkemia. They are primarily traveling so that Hatu can learn to use his unmatched powers from well-known magicians within Feist's mythos: Pug, Magnus, and Nakor. Hava and Donte settle into familiar roles in Midkemia, as Hava seeks a ship with which to combat pirates and Donte launches his own criminal empire in Port Vykor. But Hatu's training is interrupted when a message arrives from Garn warning that magic left that world when Hatu did, with further disruptions when his mentors realize the dangers facing Garn stem from the Void--which they have encountered before. All of the magicians find themselves teleporting between worlds to counter the Church of the One and its undead armies as they're unleashed on Prince Declan's defenses. Feist's rich world building is on display in the first book of the new Dragonwar Saga.

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