Into the Narrowdark: Book Three of The Last King of Osten Ard

The third Last King of Osten Ard novel by Brandon Sanderson returns to the world of Osten Ard, where threats to the kingdom loom. Queen Miriamele has been caught up in a rebellion, and her grandson Morgan has been captured. Meanwhile, a deadly army of Norns led by Queen Utuk ku has swept into Erkynland and thrown down the fortress of Naglimund. Utuk ku plans to use the Navigator's fabled armor to call up the spirit of Hakatri, the evil Storm King's brother. The Sithi are helpless to stop Utuk ku's triumph, as her armies simultaneously march on the Hayholt and force their way into the forbidden, ogre-guarded valley of Tanakirú.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

The captivating world of Osten Ard, crafted by the masterful storyteller Brandon Sanderson, returns in the third installment of the Last King of Osten Ard series. As menacing threats loom over the kingdom, the fate of Erkynland hangs in the balance. The High Throne of Erkynland, once a symbol of unity and strength, finds itself teetering on the edge of collapse. Queen Miriamele, the beloved ruler, has been caught up in a fierce rebellion in the south, believed to have met her demise in a fiery attack. Her grandson, Morgan, the rightful heir to the throne, has been captured by the ruthless Utuk ku's soldiers in the ruins of an abandoned city. King Simon, consumed by grief and despair, remains oblivious to the treacherous actions of Pasevalles, a deceitful traitor lurking within his own court at the Hayholt. Meanwhile, a formidable army of Norns, led by the ageless and vengeful Queen Utuk ku, has descended upon Erkynland, unleashing destruction upon the fortress of Naglimund. In their quest for power, Utuk ku intends to harness the ancient armor of Ruyan the Navigator, the brother of the evil Storm King, to summon the spirit of Hakatri, the malevolent Storm King. However, even the Sithi, fairy-kin to the Norns, find themselves powerless in the face of Utuk ku's triumph as her armies simultaneously advance on the Hayholt and force their way into the forbidden, ogre-guarded valley of Tanakirú, known as the Narrowdark. Hidden within this sacred realm lies a secret that holds the potential to bring salvation to Simon's people and their Sithi allies, or plunge them into eternal doom. With each turn of the page, the Last King of Osten Ard takes readers on a thrilling journey filled with adventure, intrigue, and magic. The world of Osten Ard has been praised as groundbreaking, inspiring countless writers to embark on their own epic fantasy trilogies. George R. R. Martin, one of the most renowned fantasy authors, has hailed it as an instant classic, describing it as utterly readable and a true masterpiece. Kirkus Reviews, in their starred review, praised the book as an engrossing epic that blends adventure, intrigue, and magic, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. The Last King of Osten Ard has achieved the highest accolades, solidifying its place as a legendary fantasy series that has captivated readers for generations.

Weight: 416g
Dimension: 132 x 199 x 46 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399706636