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Into the Narrowdark

Book Three of The Last King of Osten Ard

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By: Tad Williams
Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
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'A master storyteller' Brandon Sanderson

The New York Times bestselling world of Osten Ard returns in the third Last King of Osten Ard novel, as threats to the kingdom loom . . .

The High Throne of Erkynland is tottering, its royal family divided and diminished. Queen Miriamele has been caught up in a brutal rebellion in the south and thought to have died in a fiery attack. Her grandson Morgan, heir to the throne, has been captured by one of Utuk'ku's soldiers in the ruins of an abandoned city. Miriamele's husband, King Simon, is overwhelmed by grief and hopelessness, unaware that many of these terrible things have been caused by Pasevalles, a murderous traitor inside Simon's own court at the Hayholt.

Meanwhile, a deadly army of Norns led by the ageless, vengeful Queen Utuk'ku, has swept into Erkynland and thrown down the fortress of Naglimund, slaughtering the inhabitants and digging up the ancient grave of Ruyan the Navigator. Utuk'ku plans to use the Navigator's fabled armor to call up the spirit of Hakatri, the evil Storm King's brother.

Even the Sithi, fairy-kin to the Norns, 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 - the Narrowdark - where a secret waits that might bring Simon's people and their Sithi allies salvation - or doom.

PRAISE FOR THE WORLD OF OSTEN ARD

'Groundbreaking' Patrick Rothfuss

'Inspired me to write my own seven-book trilogy.... It's one of my favourite fantasy series' George R. R. Martin,

'Not just utterly readable - an instant fantasy classic' KIRKUS REVIEWS (STARRED)

'An engrossing epic, mixing adventure, intrigue, magic' LOCUS

'With this book, The Last King of Osten Ard has achieved the greatest possible feat for a sequel: that is, I can no longer imagine the originals without it' TOR.COM

'You'll enjoy what Williams has brought to the table here. I know I did' DEN OF GEEK

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Tad Williams is a master storyteller, and the Osten Ard books are his masterpiece. Williams' return to Osten Ard is every bit as compelling, deep, and fully-rendered as the first trilogy, and he continues to write with the experience and polish of an author at the top of his game
Not just utterly readable-an instant fantasy classic
An engrossing epic, mixing adventure, intrigue, magic, and some fascinating new characters
With this book, The Last King of Osten Ard has achieved the greatest possible feat for a sequel: that is, I can no longer imagine the originals without it
It's quite the tapestry that Tad Williams has woven. If you like fantasy that doesn't hit you over the head with magic spells, or world-spanning tales with numerous rich characters, you'll enjoy what Williams has brought to the table here. I know I did
Readers new to Osten Ard will quickly be absorbed by
the political intrigue, rich description and complex characterization
that makes the author stand out in a sea of writers inspired by his work
The Witchwood Crown is an easy recommend to both new readers and
fans of Williams: a great start to what could be a new classic trilogy
The Witchwood Crown is a weighty, emotional,
and engrossing launch to The Last King of Osten Ard
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this one so far is the best in the series for me, i felt a sense of loss at the end of the book knowing i now have to wait many more months until the fourth and final book in the series. great stuff this

well worth your time.

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Series is still excellent and as engrossing as the original trilogy. Just enough given away in this book to ramp up excitement for the final book.

Williams still going strong in 2nd trilogy

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Great set of books by Tad Williams, completely immersed in the world he has created

excellent storytelling

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I eagerly await the final installment of this series as the main characters mature and develop. Tad Williams' skill in interweaving so many different stories and characters into a whole is masterful. The first two books didn't appeal to me as much as the 'Memory, Sorrow and Thorn' series, but this book is up with the best of them. Unlike the earlier series, I found the switch from one perspective to another much easier to follow and Andrew Wincott's narration is always excellent.

Each book in 'The Last King' series gets better!

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Fantastic reading by Andrew Wincott as usual. Can't wait for the final installment in 2023.

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