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the absolutely addictive and action-packed space opera

by Pierce Brown

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Pierce Brown's New York Times bestselling Red Rising series continues in the thrilling sequel to Dark Age. The Reaper is a legend, more myth than man. But he is also Darrow: husband, father, friend. After a devastating defeat, Darrow longs to return to his wife and sovereign, Virginia, to defend Mars from Lysander. Lysander longs to destroy the Rising and restore the supremacy of Gold, and will raze the worlds for his ambitions. The worlds once needed the Reaper. Now they need Darrow. So begins his voyage home, an interplanetary adventure where old friends will reunite, new alliances will be forged, and rivals will clash on the battlefield. Because Eo's dream is still alive - and after the dark age will come a new age: of light, of victory, of hope. Readers love Pierce Brown 'This book, this series, will elicit all the emotions you could possibly feel' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A action packed heart breaking triumph of a novel' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fantastic book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything we could hope from the master that is Pierce Brown, drama, action, love, loss, humour, violence' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Truly an amazing addition to an already outstanding series' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

by John Gwynne

Events are coming to a climax in the Banished Lands, as the war reaches new heights. King Nathair has taken control of the fortress at Drassil and three of the Seven Treasures are in his possession. And together with Calidus and his ally Queen Rhin, Nathair will do anything to obtain the remaining Treasures. With all seven under his command, he can open a portal to the Otherworld. Then Asroth and his demon-horde will finally break into the Banished Lands and become flesh. Meanwhile Corban has been taken prisoner by the Jotun, warrior giants who ride their enormous bears into battle. His warband scattered, Corban must make new allies if he hopes to survive. But can he bond with competing factions of warlike giants? Somehow he must, if he's to counter the threat Nathair represents. His life hangs in the balance - and with it, the fate of the Banished Lands