Dark Rise

In C. S. Pacat's gripping new fantasy novel, Dark Rise, sixteen-year-old dock boy Will finds himself on the run from those who murdered his mother and discovers his destiny as a fighter alongside the Stewards, protectors of humanity against the looming threat of the Dark King. Set in a richly imagined nineteenth-century London, the story unfolds with high-stakes romance, action, and the awakening of old rivalries as Will trains for a pivotal role in an epic battle. Full of friendship, betrayal, and unexpected twists, this novel promises to engage fans of beloved fantasy series like The Infernal Devices and Shadow and Bone.