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John Ross carried the mantle of the first Knight of the Word, a guardian who once battled the demonic Void a millennium ago. After decades of service, an unspeakable act shatters his faith, forcing him to abandon his powers and seek normalcy in Seattle.
But the Void sees a fallen Knight as a tempting prize, and its dark influence begins to spread. Demons track Ross, threatening his life and the safety of those around him. His only hope lies in Nest Freemark—a college student with her own remarkable magic.
Five years earlier, Ross had helped Nest when the fate of humanity rested on her choice between the Word and the Void. Now, Nest must repay that favor, restoring Ross’s faith and confronting the looming evil for their survival.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Terry Brooks
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