The Heir of Night

The start of an incredibly addictive new fantasy series - perfect for readers of Trudi Canavan, Robin Hobb and Brent Weeks. Winner of the 2012 David Gemmell 'Morningstar' Award..A DARK ENEMY. AN ANCIENT WAR. A NEW CHAMPION.Young Malian is being trained to rule. Her people garrison the mountain range known as the Wall of Night against an ancient enemy, keeping a tide of shadow from the rest of their world. Malian is expected to uphold this tradition, yet she's known little of real danger until the enemy attacks her fortress home and the Keep of Winds becomes a bloodbath.Malian flees deep into the Old Keep and when the danger is greatest her own hidden magic flares into life. But if she accepts its power, she must prepare to pay the price.