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Into the Narrowdark

Book Three of The Last King of Osten Ard
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Into the Narrowdark by Tad Williams unfolds in a richly detailed fantasy world at a critical turning point. As old alliances fracture and new threats emerge, characters from different realms must navigate political intrigue and supernatural dangers. The story dives deep into the complexities of power, loyalty, and survival, offering a captivating continuation filled with intense and imaginative twists.
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If you enjoy high fantasy with intricate world-building, multi-layered characters, and epic conflicts, this book might be a thrilling read for you. Tad Williams is known for his ability to weave complex narratives that delve deep into the human condition, all set within a richly detailed fantasy landscape.

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Into the Narrowdark

The New York Times bestselling world of Osten Ard returns in the third Last King of Osten Ard novel, as threats to the kingdom loom...

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The third book of The Last King of Osten Ard!

'Inspired me to write my own seven-book trilogy. It's one of my favourite fantasy series' - GEORGE R. R. MARTIN

'A master storyteller, and the Osten Ard books are his masterpiece' - BRANDON SANDERSON

'Paved the way for so much modern fantasy. Including mine' - PATRICK ROTHFUSS

'One of the great fantasy epics of all time' - CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI

The High Throne of Erkynland is tottering, its royal family divided and diminished. Queen Miriamele has been caught up in a brutal rebellion in the south and thought to have died in a fiery attack. Her grandson Morgan, heir to the throne, has been captured by one of Utuk'ku's soldiers in the ruins of an abandoned city. Miriamele's husband, King Simon, is overwhelmed by grief and hopelessness, unaware that many of these terrible things have been caused by Pasevalles, a murderous traitor inside Simon's own court at the Hayholt.

Meanwhile, a deadly army of Norns led by the ageless, vengeful Queen Utuk'ku, has swept into Erkynland and thrown down the fortress of Naglimund, slaughtering the inhabitants and digging up the ancient grave of Ruyan the Navigator. Utuk'ku plans to use the Navigator's fabled armour to call up the spirit of Hakatri, the evil Storm King's brother.

Even the Sithi, fairy-kin to the Norns, are helpless to stop Utuk'ku's triumph as her armies simultaneously march on the Hayholt and force their way into the forbidden, ogre-guarded valley of Tanakiru - the Narrowdark - where a secret waits that might bring Simon's people and their Sithi allies salvation - or doom.

Discover the riveting story in Into the Narrowdark by Tad Williams.

Series: Last King of Osten Ard

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The reviews praise Into the Narrowdark for its deep storytelling and compelling continuation of the Osten Ard saga. Tad Williams is noted for crafting an engrossing epic filled with adventure, intrigue, and rich characters. Critics acclaim it as an instant fantasy classic, highlighting its mix of political intrigue, magic, and intricate characterisation.

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ISBN: 9781399706636

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 608

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About the Author

Tad Williams is a California-based fantasy superstar. His genre-creating (and genre-busting) books have sold tens of millions worldwide, in twenty-five languages. His considerable output of epic fantasy and science fiction book-series, stories of all kinds, urban fantasy novels, comics, scripts, etc., have strongly influenced a generation of writers: the Otherland epic now plays as an MMO on steam.com. He, his family and his animals live in the Santa Cruz mountains in a suitably strange and beautiful house.

@tadwilliams @mrstad

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