The Hidden Queen

In the second book of the Nightfall Saga, the demon corelings have returned with a vengeance, and the Spear of Ala is the last bastion against them. Olive Paper, an heir of Kaji, is expected to take the vanguard in the fight, but she does not wish to follow in her father's footsteps. Darin Bales, born with supernatural senses, is determined to save his mother from the demon king and mount a rescue. If they fail, humanity may not survive.

Format: Hardback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The second installment in the captivating Nightfall Saga, a mesmerizing new epic fantasy series set in the enchanting world of the Demon Cycle, penned by the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett.

Once, humanity believed that the war against demonkind had reached its conclusion. However, in a mere span of less than a generation, the demon corelings have resurfaced, vengeful and determined. The Spear of Ala, the formidable fortress guarding the entrance to the demon's hive, stands as the last line of defense against the relentless horde. Shocking reports suggest that it may have already fallen under the enemy's grasp.

Olive Paper, the young heir of Kaji, is poised to lead the charge in the fight against the demonic forces. With the ability to wield the artifact that unlocks the gates of the Spear of Ala, Olive is destined to assume a pivotal role as a leader and savior. Yet, she yearns to forge her own path, diverging from the footsteps of her father and mother, who were both involved in the conflict.

Darin Bales, on the other hand, possesses extraordinary supernatural senses that he grapples to comprehend. Despite the doubts of those who care for him, Darin is determined to embark on a perilous mission to rescue his mother from the clutches of Alagai Ka, the demon king. He will brave any obstacle and face any danger to fulfill his noble quest.

Darin and Olive, each walking their unique path, find themselves intricately entwined with the legacies of their parents and destined for a fateful confrontation with the demon king and his newly hatched queen. Failure to overcome this formidable adversary could have catastrophic consequences for humanity's survival.

As the tension mounts and the stakes rise, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Will Olive and Darin rise to the challenge and emerge victorious? Or will the demonic forces prevail, bringing darkness and destruction to the world once again? Only time will tell in this thrilling and suspenseful continuation of the Nightfall Saga.

Weight: 864g
Dimension: 241 x 165 x 50 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008309831