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The Warding of Witch World thrusts the fantasy realm into crisis when the Magestone, the key to the pandimensional gates, disappears. With the barriers shattered, every gate is open, allowing infinite forces of darkness to pour across the world. Simon Tregarth rises as the central figure, gathering the planet’s heroes for a climactic confrontation that could decide the fate of Witch World.
Norton’s final installment in the classic series blends occult intrigue with high-stakes action, exploring the fragile balance between order and chaos in a vividly imagined universe.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Andre Norton
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