Dark Rise

* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller *

In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C. S. Pacat, heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war are reborn and begin to draw new battle lines. This epic fantasy with high-stakes romance will sit perfectly on shelves next to beloved fantasy novels like the Infernal Devices series, the Shadow and Bone trilogy, and the Red Queen series.

Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Then an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, who have sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Will is thrust into a world of magic, where he starts training for a vital role in the oncoming battle against the Dark.

As London is threatened and old enmities are awakened, Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the fate that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own.

Like V.E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic and Shelby Mahurin’s Serpent & Dove, Dark Rise is more than just high intrigue fantasy—it’s fast-paced, action-packed, and completely surprising. Readers will love exploring the rich setting of nineteenth-century London. This thrilling story of friendship, deception, loyalty, and betrayal is sure to find a passionate audience of readers.

In a world of forgotten magic and reborn heroes, the line between light and dark is not what it seems.

Enemies to Lovers: An ancient war is reignited between Will and a terrifyingly powerful, beautiful boy who seems destined to be his undoing. Morally Grey Characters: As heroes and villains are reborn into 19th-century London, Will must question everything he knows about good and evil, and his own place in the battle. Found Family: On the run and hunted for a destiny he doesn’t understand, a sixteen-year-old dock boy finds unexpected allies in an ancient order and a girl torn between loyalty and her conscience. A Shocking Twist: The secrets of the past are darker than anyone imagines, leading to a stunning reveal that will change the fate of the world forever.