Dark Star Rising

A Novel of War and Magic

Written by:

Arthur Wilderhold

About The Book

Another masterpiece of heroic fantasy

From the author of The Avenger of Thule, Dark Star Rising is remarkable for its rich, emotional characterizations, descriptive legends and detailed fantasy landscapes.

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