DARK RISE Paperback

"Dark Rise" by C.S. Pacat is an epic and richly imagined young adult fantasy novel that reimagines the ancient conflict between Light and Dark, set in a world teetering on the brink of war. The story follows sixteen-year-old James, an orphan living in 19th-century London, who is drawn into a secret society of sorcerers known as the Stewards after witnessing a brutal magical attack. As he learns about their sacred duty to protect the world from the re-emergence of the Dark King and his terrifying forces, James uncovers his own mysterious connection to the prophecy and must confront not only powerful enemies but also the unsettling truths about loyalty, destiny, and the fine line between heroism and villainy.