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In the world of Shadowheart, an ancient and terrible power awakens beneath Southmarch Castle. The castle’s young defenders, Barrick and Briony, face the looming threat with the help of a diverse group of allies—both mundane and mystical. Together, they struggle to protect their world and avert the rise of an era dominated by unending darkness.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Tad Williams
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