A Darkness Returns by Raymond E. Feist

A Darkness Returns

Book One of the Dragonwar Saga

Raymond E. Feist

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · August 20, 2024

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.

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Who it’s for
For when you want a fantasy opening that moves like a campaign briefing with better atmosphere.
Genres
Epic Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Military Fantasy
Published
HarperCollins, August 20, 2024

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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.

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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. . .

Campaign Start

For when you want a fantasy opening that moves like a campaign briefing with better atmosphere.

Come here for

  • military-scale fantasy momentum
  • series-opening energy with an edge

Expect

  • epic stakes in a fresh saga start
  • clean entry for class or series tracking

Where it sits

Epic Fantasy99%
Military Fantasy30%
Dark Fantasy20%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Epic Fantasy
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Dragons & Mythic Creatures
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  • Military Fantasy
  • Supernatural Thrillers
  • War Fiction
  • Alternate History
Authors
Raymond E. Feist
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
August 20, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Action & Adventure