The final volume in this compelling fantasy series from the author of the critically acclaimed Coldfire trilogy

THE END OF DAYS DRAWS NEAR

An ancient enemy has returned to the human kingdoms. These creatures prey on the souls of men - and if they are not defeated, the Second Age of Kings will fall into darkness.

Magisters are marshalling their sorcerous powers to form a war alliance but treachery is already eroding its ranks. Magister Colivar is withholding a deadly secret that links sorcerers to the Souleaters themselves.

In this time of change, Kamala may finally win acceptance as the only female sorcerer. If she can locate the Souleaters' stronghold, her death sentence may be lifted. Yet to find it she will have to embrace an alien and terrifying birthright . . .

PRAISE FOR CELIA FRIEDMAN

'A feast for those who like their fantasies dark'
Locus

'Friedman makes fantastic things - and frightening things - seem very real . . . as tangible as a live feed from the battlefront or a crash-landing in a savage and unfamiliar wilderness.'
Tad Williams

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