Books like Dark Moon by David A. Gemmell
In a world where three ancient races once dominated, the Eldarin, miracle healers, and poets have vanished, leaving only the Great Northern Desert as a scar of a past war. After a thousand years, the cruel lord Daroth rises again from the ruins of a forgotten city, unaffected by any weapon. Determined to wipe out mankind, he threatens the fragile peace that remains after the seven‑year War of the Pearl. Now the fate of humanity rests on the combined efforts of Karis, a warrior‑woman and strategist; Tarantio, the era’s deadliest swordsman; and Duvodas, a healer who must face a terrible truth. Together they must outwit their immortal foe and protect the world from total annihilation.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: David A. Gemmell
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