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Margaret Weis
The Darksword
In a world where magic is life and technology is death, a young man born without magic is cast out. He seeks the legendary Darksword, a weapon that can absorb magic, to challenge the very foundations of his society. This epic fantasy series explores themes of prejudice, destiny, and the clash between magic and science.
The Darksword series should be read in publication order to follow the continuous narrative. Start with "Forging the Darksword," then "Doom of the Darksword," and conclude with "Triumph of the Darksword."
The Darksword series is followed by a sequel trilogy, "Legacy of the Darksword," which continues the story of the characters and world established in the original books.
While featuring a young protagonist, the series explores complex themes and has a mature tone, making it generally more appealing to adult fantasy readers, though older teens may also enjoy it.