Dark Rise (Dark Rise, 1)

Product Description 
* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller * 
In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C. S. Pacat, heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war are reborn and begin to draw new battle lines. This epic fantasy with high-stakes romance will sit perfectly on shelves next to beloved fantasy novels like the Infernal Devices series, the Shadow and Bone trilogy, and the Red Queen series. 
Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Then an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, who have sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Will is thrust into a world of magic, where he starts training for a vital role in the oncoming battle against the Dark. 
As London is threatened and old enmities are awakened, Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the fate that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own. 
Like V.E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic and Shelby Mahurin’s Serpent & Dove, Dark Rise is more than just high intrigue fantasy—it’s fast-paced, action-packed, and completely surprising. Readers will love exploring the rich setting of nineteenth-century London. This thrilling story of friendship, deception, loyalty, and betrayal is sure to find a passionate audience of readers. 
 From School Library Journal 
Gr 9 Up-In this breakneck historical fantasy, Will is on the run after his mother is murdered in their home. He hides himself working the London docks, a plan that only holds for so long before he's kidnapped to be delivered to a mysterious man named Simon. Violet, a white and Indian girl who desperately wants to make a place for herself in Simon's inner circle, finds herself guarding the hold where Will is being locked away. As the world of the Stewards of Light and the Dark King's Lions are slowly revealed, Will and Violet will have to reckon with their place in a story centuries in the making. The Dark King promised he would return one day, and little do the Stewards know that his followers have that resurrection well underway-all they need is a sacrifice. While the worldbuilding is not the most inventive, it is organically grown, easy to follow, and populated with wonderfully three-dimensional characters. The shifting points of view and plot twists help maintain the novel's breakneck pace, but also means many relationships and reveals happen off-page. Pacat's writing paints an immersive 1821 London, but characters are her greatest strength. Will is white and bisexual, with both girl and boy love interests; his romance will have readers eagerly awaiting the sequel. VERDICT Good versus evil is the bread and butter of the fantasy genre, and this one is a great recommendation for anyone who enjoyed Cassandra Clare's historical Shadowhunters.-Emmy Neal, Lake Forest Lib., ILα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. 
 Review 
“A story rendered with devastatingly brilliant detail.\nDark Rise pulls you by the hand into a dangerous, mighty world. You won’t be able to look away.” -- Chloe Gong, 
New York Times Bestselling Author of 
These Violent Delights\n“A propulsive new fantasy. I simply couldn’t put it down.” -- V.E. Schwab, 
New York Times bestselling author of 
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue\n"Intricate and immersive. A wonderfully tangled adventure story with a Chosen One who keeps you guessing." -- Rainbow Rowell, bestselling author of the Simon Snow Trilogy\n“Beautiful, classical, and deliciously dark.” -- Jay Kristoff, 
New York Times bestselling author of 
Empire of the Vampire\n“Abundant action and a profusion of plot twists fuel an adrenalized pace” -- 
Publishers Weekly\n“Classic . . .Pacat’s writing is atmospheric and full of intriguing, complex characters.” -- 
Kirkus Reviews\n“A taut, captivating fantasy worth every ounce of the hype.” -- 
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Teen & Young Adult

PACAT, C.S.

Historical Fiction

Quill Tree Books

* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller * 
In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C. S. Pacat, heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war are reborn and begin to draw new battle lines. This epic fantasy with high-stakes romance will sit perfectly on shelves next to beloved fantasy novels like the Infernal Devices series, the Shadow and Bone trilogy, and the Red Queen series. 
Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Then an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, who have sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Will is thrust into a world of magic, where he starts training for a vital role in the oncoming battle against the Dark. 
As London is threatened and old enmities are awakened, Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the fate that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own. 
Like V.E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic and Shelby Mahurin’s Serpent & Dove, Dark Rise is more than just high intrigue fantasy—it’s fast-paced, action-packed, and completely surprising. Readers will love exploring the rich setting of nineteenth-century London. This thrilling story of friendship, deception, loyalty, and betrayal is sure to find a passionate audience of readers.

In this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise, Will and his allies have survived the Dark's first assault, but at a terrible cost. A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight. Pursued by dark forces, Will and his allies must leave the safety of the Hall and travel to the heart of the ancient world, making new and dangerous alliances, and revealing the shocking secrets of the past. But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own--his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past, and finds himself tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart? Dark Heir is the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Dark Rise, from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat. "I simply couldn't put it down." --V. E. Schwab,&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author of&nbsp;The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, on Dark Rise "Beautiful, classical, and deliciously dark." --Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire, on Dark Rise "A story rendered with devastatingly brilliant detail. You won't be able to look away." --Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights, on Dark Rise

Dark Heir (Dark Rise, 2)

The stunning conslusion of worldwide phenomenon—from the boldly original author of Captive Prince and Prince’s Gambit. His identity now revealed, Damen must face his master Prince Laurent as Damianos of Akielos, the man Laurent has sworn to kill. On the brink of a momentous battle, the future of both their countries hangs in the balance. In the south, Kastor's forces are massing. In the north, the Regent's armies are mobilising for war. Damen's only hope of reclaiming his throne is to fight together with Laurent against their usurpers. Forced into an uneasy alliance the two princes journey deep into Akielos, where they face their most dangerous opposition yet. But even if the fragile trust they have built survives the revelation of Damen’s identity—can it stand against the Regents final, deadly play for the throne?

Kings Rising (The Captive Prince Trilogy)

Literature & Fiction

United States

BERKLEY

From global phenomenon C. S. Pacat comes the first novel in her critically acclaimed Captive Prince trilogy—includes an exclusive bonus story! Damen is a warrior hero to his people, and the rightful heir to the throne of Akielos. But when his half brother seizes power, Damen is captured, stripped of his identity, and sent to serve the prince of an enemy nation as a pleasure slave. Beautiful, manipulative, and deadly, his new master, Prince Laurent, epitomizes the worst of the court at Vere. But in the lethal political web of the Veretian court, nothing is as it seems, and when Damen finds himself caught up in a play for the throne, he must work together with Laurent to survive and save his country. For Damen, there is just one rule: never, ever reveal his true identity. Because the one man Damen needs is the one man who has more reason to hate him than anyone else...

Captive Prince (The Captive Prince Trilogy)

Literary

The second novel in the critically acclaimed Captive Prince trilogy from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat—with an all-new chapter exclusive to the print edition. With their countries on the brink of war, Damen and his new master, Prince Laurent, must exchange the intrigues of the palace for the sweeping might of the battlefield as they travel to the border to avert a lethal plot. Forced to hide his identity, Damen finds himself increasingly drawn to the dangerous, charismatic Laurent. But as the fledgling trust between the two men deepens, the truth of secrets from both their pasts is poised to deal them the crowning death blow...

Prince's Gambit (The Captive Prince Trilogy)

Prince's Gambit (The Captive Prince Trilogy Book 2)

The second volume in the Captive Prince trilogy. With their countries on the brink of war, Damen and his new master Prince Laurent must exchange the intrigues of the palace for the sweeping might of the battlefield as they travel to the border to avert a lethal plot. Forced to hide his identity, Damen finds himself increasingly drawn to the dangerous, charismatic Laurent. But as the fledgling trust between the two men deepens, the truth of secrets from both their pasts is poised to deal them the crowning death blow . . .

Captive Prince: Volume Two

Gatto

Damen is a warrior hero to his people, and the rightful heir to the throne of Akielos, but when his half brother seizes power, Damen is captured, stripped of his identity, and sent to serve the prince of an enemy nation as a pleasure slave. Beautiful, manipulative and deadly, his new master Prince Laurent epitomizes the worst of the court at Vere. But in the lethal political web of the Veretian court, nothing is as it seems, and when Damen finds himself caught up in a play for the throne, he must work together with Laurent to survive and save his country. For Damen, there is just one rule: never, ever reveal his true identity. Because the one man Damen needs is the one man who has more reason to hate him than anyone else . . .

Captive Prince: Volume One

Follow Damen, Laurent and the supporting characters of Captive Prince on a series of adventures set in and around the events of the novels - and beyond, to learn what happens after the final page in the trilogy is turned.

The Summer Palace and Other Stories: A Captive Prince Short Story Collection

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

Bowker

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Dark Rise (Dark Rise, 1)

Dark Rise (Dark Rise, 1)

Dark Heir (Dark Rise, 2)

Kings Rising (The Captive Prince Trilogy)

Captive Prince (The Captive Prince Trilogy)

Prince's Gambit (The Captive Prince Trilogy)

Prince's Gambit (The Captive Prince Trilogy Book 2)

Captive Prince: Volume Two

Captive Prince: Volume One

The Summer Palace and Other Stories: A Captive Prince Short Story Collection