Dark rise : Dark rise series, book 1

* Instant New York Times Bestseller ** Indie Bestseller * In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C. S. Pacat, heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war are reborn and begin to draw new battle lines. This epic fantasy with high-stakes romance will sit perfectly on shelves next to beloved fantasy novels like the Infernal Devices series, the Shadow and Bone trilogy, and the Red Queen series. Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Then an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, who have sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Will is thrust into a world of magic, where he starts training for a vital role in the oncoming battle against the Dark. As London is threatened and old enmities are awakened, Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the fate that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own. Like V.E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic and Shelby Mahurin’s Serpent & Dove, Dark Rise is more than just high intrigue fantasy—it’s fast-paced, action-packed, and completely surprising. Readers will love exploring the rich setting of nineteenth-century London. This thrilling story of friendship, deception, loyalty, and betrayal is sure to find a passionate audience of readers. The first book in a brilliant YA fantasy trilogy from internationally acclaimed Australian author CS Pacat.NOTABLE BOOK: 2022 CBCA Book of the Year, Older ReadersTHE DARK WILL RISE. WHO WILL FALL? WHO WILL STAND? The ancient world of magic is no more. Its heroes are dead, its halls are ruins, and its great battles between Light and Dark are forgotten. Only the Stewards remember. For centuries they have kept vigil, sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns.Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run in London, pursued by the men who killed his mother. When an old servant urges him to seek out the Stewards, Will is ushered into a secret world, where he must train to fight for the Light in the oncoming war.As the Dark King's return looms, reborn warriors begin to draw battle lines. But when the young descendants of Light and Dark step into their destined roles, old allegiances, old enmities and old flames are awakened. Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the calamity that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own.Dark Rise is the first book in a thrilling new YA fantasy series from bestselling Australian author CS Pacat.'Beautiful, classical and deliciously dark.'- Jay Kristoff'... a YA fantasy that begins breathlessly and rarely lets up... Dark Rise is perfect for fans of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo or The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.'Books+Publishing * Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller * In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C. S. Pacat, heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war are reborn and begin to draw new battle lines. This epic fantasy with high-stakes romance will sit perfectly on shelves next to beloved fantasy novels like the Infernal Devices series, the Shadow and Bone trilogy, and the Red Queen series. Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Then an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, who have sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Will is thrust into a world of magic, where he starts training for a vital role in the oncoming battle against the Dark. As London is threatened and old enmities are awakened, Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the fate that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own. Like V.E. Schwab's A Darker Shade of Magic and Shelby Mahurin's Serpent amp; Dove, Dark Rise is more than just high intrigue fantasy#8212;it's fast-paced, action-packed, and completely surprising. Readers will love exploring the rich setting of nineteenth-century London. This thrilling story of friendship, deception, loyalty, and betrayal is sure to find a passionate audience of readers THE DARK WILL RISE. WHO WILL FALL? WHO WILL STAND? The ancient world of magic is no more. Its heroes are dead, its halls are ruins, and its great battles between Light and Dark are forgotten. Only the Stewards remember. For centuries they have kept vigil, sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run in London, pursued by the men who killed his mother. When an old servant urges him to seek out the Stewards, Will is ushered into a secret world, where he must train to fight for the Light in the oncoming war. As the Dark King's return looms, reborn warriors begin to draw battle lines. But when the young descendants of Light and Dark step into their destined roles, old allegiances, old enmities and old flames are awakened. Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the calamity that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own. Dark Rise is the first book in a thrilling new YA fantasy series from bestselling Australian author CS Pacat. 'Beautiful, classical and deliciously dark.' - Jay Kristoff '... a YA fantasy that begins breathlessly and rarely lets up ... Dark Rise is perfect for fans of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo or The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.' - Books+Publishing The Dark Will Rise. Who Will Fall? Who Will Stand? The Ancient World Of Magic Is No More. Its Heroes Are Dead, Its Halls Are Ruins, And Its Great Battles Between Light And Dark Are Forgotten. Only The Stewards Remember, And They Keep Their Centuries-long Vigil, Sworn To Protect Humanity If The Dark King Ever Returns. Sixteen-year-old Dock Boy Will Is On The Run, Pursued By The Men Who Killed His Mother. When An Old Servant Tells Him Of His Destiny To Fight Beside The Stewards, Will Is Ushered Into A World Of Magic, Where He Must Train To Play A Vital Role In The Oncoming Battle Against The Dark. As London Is Threatened By The Dark King's Return, The Reborn Heroes And Villains Of A Long-forgotten War Begin To Draw Battle Lines. But As The Young Descendants Of Light And Dark Step Into Their Destined Roles, Old Allegiances, Old Enmities And Old Flames Are Awakened. Will Must Stand With The Last Heroes Of The Light To Prevent The Dark Fate That Destroyed Their World From Returning To Destroy His Own. Dark Rise Is The First Book In A Thrilling New Ya Fantasy Series From The Bestselling Author Of The Captive Prince Trilogy.