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Set in the Forgotten Realms, Shadowbred introduces the first book of the Twilight War series. A young boy, guided by a mysterious shadowman, becomes entwined with an invasion of dark forces that emerge from the desert and advance toward the opulent city‑state of Sembia. As tensions rise, the emerging war threatens to reshape the face of Faerûn.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Paul S. Kemp
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