Books like The People of the Crater by Andre Norton
In Andre Norton's first novel (published in 1947 as Andrew North), James Garin is drawn into a hidden world where he faces three daunting quests: send the Black Throne to dust, conquer the Black Ones, and bring the Daughter from the Caves of Darkness. By completing these tasks he fulfills an ancient prophecy and claims his own destiny in this concealed realm.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Andre Norton
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