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The action-packed second novel in Katy Rose Pool's acclaimed Age of Darkness series, which began with There Will Come a Darkness

'A masterful fantasy debut. Katy Rose Pool is a writer to watch' Sebastien de Castell, author of Traitor's BladeTHE AGE OF DARKNESS APPROACHES. FIVE LIVES STAND IN ITS WAY. WHO WILL STOP IT . . . OR UNLEASH IT?For generations, the Seven Prophets guided humanity. Using their visions of the future, they ended wars and united nations - until they disappeared, one hundred years ago.But they left behind one final, secret prophecy, foretelling an Age of Darkness and the birth of a new Prophet who could be the world's salvation . . . or the cause of its destruction. As a dark new power begins to make war on the magically gifted, five souls are set on a collision course that will determine the fate of their world:A prince exiled from his kingdomA ruthless killer known as the Pale HandA once-faithful leader torn between his duty and his heartA reckless gambler with the power to find anything or anyoneAnd a dying girl on the verge of giving upOne of them - or all of them - could break the world. Will they be saviour or destroyer?'A well-crafted, surprising, and gripping start to a new trilogy' Kirkus'Unforgettable . . . feels both utterly original and like the best of classic fantasy' Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand'Katy Rose Pool combines lovable characters, a gorgeously tangible world and an intricate puzzle-box plot to create a story that will pull you inexorably toward the explosive end' Sarah Holland, New York Times bestselling author of Everless

Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows meets Kristin Cashore's Graceling, with a dash of Winter is Coming, in this showstopping debut YA fantasy--and recipient of FOUR starred reviews--Katy Rose Pool's There Will Come a Darkness! A Morris Award Finalist for best debut young adult novel! A Kirkus Best Book of the Year!A Tor.com Best YA SFF/Horror Book of the Year! "A can't miss debut from an exciting new talent." -Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of SlayerThe Age of Darkness approaches.Five lives stand in its way.Who will stop it . . . or unleash it? For generations, the Seven Prophets guided humanity. Using their visions of the future, they ended wars and united nations-until the day, one hundred years ago, when the Prophets disappeared.All they left behind was one final, secret prophecy, foretelling an Age of Darkness and the birth of a new Prophet who could be the world's salvation . . . or the cause of its destruction. With chaos on the horizon, five souls are set on a collision course:A prince exiled from his kingdom.A ruthless killer known as the Pale Hand.A once-faithful leader torn between his duty and his heart. A reckless gambler with the power to find anything or anyone.And a dying girl on the verge of giving up.One of them-or all of them-could break the world. Will they be savior or destroyer? Praise for There Will Come a Darkness"Even in a world filled with graces and prophets, the real magic of There Will Come a Darkness is in how Pool has crafted her heroes-messy, flawed, and so beguilingly human. I dare you not to fall madly in love with all of them." -Laura Sebastian, New York Times bestselling author of Ash Princess

Cities will fall, hearts will shatter and a god will rise in the spectacular conclusion to Katy Rose Pool's Age of Darkness trilogy - a YA fantasy series packed with magic, prophecy and adventure.Praise for the The Age of Darkness:'A successful ending to a brilliant trilogy about human hope and connection' Kirkus'Masterful . . . Katy Rose Pool is a writer to watch' Sebastien De Castell, author of Traitor's Blade'Adventurous relic-hunting, mind-blowing twists, budding love and terrible betrayals feature in this multiple-narrator, character-driven study of power, agency and identity' Kirkus (starred review)'Unforgettable . . . feels both utterly original and like the best of classic fantasy' Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand'Katy Rose Pool combines lovable characters, a gorgeously tangible world and an intricate puzzle-box plot to create a story that will pull you inexorably toward the explosive end' Sarah Holland, New York Times bestselling author of Everless