Queen of the Dark Things
Queen of the Dark Things by C. Robert Cargill is a contemporary fantasy novel published by Gollancz in 2014. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The story follows two boys who were once spirited away into a dark world of myth and folklore, which has evolved alongside our own. As they grow into men, they find themselves drawn back into this realm, where faerie has not forgotten them and their significant power.
Readers will encounter a narrative that intertwines adventure with elements of mythology, as the characters embark on a journey to Australia. This trip transforms into a thrilling exploration of new gods and spirits, revealing the ancient powers that inhabit the land. Cargill’s work is noted for its unique voice, blending warmth with the darker aspects of fantasy, inviting readers to delve into a richly imagined world.
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Compared by many to Neil Gaiman but also praised for establishing his own unique, powerful yet warm voice, C. Robert Cargill has now moved his brilliant contemporary fantasy into a new world, a new mythology.
Two boys, spirited away into a dark world of myth and folklore that has lived, grown and changed alongside our world, have grown into men and now make their way. But faerie has not forgotten them, it never could, they wield too much power, too much hinges on them, so it reaches out again.
And a trip to Australia becomes a terrifying adventure amongst new gods, new spirits, new embodiments of an ancient land and power.
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