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Abhorsen

Abhorsen

Epic FantasyFantasy
Pages
528
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

The Old Kingdom is once again threatened by a dark, ancient evil. With the Abhorsen, Sabriel, missing, the fate of the land rests on Lirael and her companions. They must race against time and face terrifying necromancers to prevent the Destroyer from consuming all life.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkTenseAdventurousInspiring
Chosen OneQuest

Genres

Epic Fantasy Fantasy High Fantasy Young Adult Dark Fantasy

About the author

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Garth Nix

Garth Richard Nix (born 19 July 1963) is an Australian writer of fantasy for children and young adults. Born in Melbourne and now living in Sydney, he worked as a bookseller, editor, literary agent and marketing consultant before writing full time. He is best known for the Old Kingdom series, which began with Sabriel (1995) and continues through Lirael, Abhorsen, Clariel and Goldenhand, and for The Keys to the Kingdom septet, one volume per day of the week from Mister Monday to Lord Sunday. His...

Characters

LiraelProtagonist
SamethSupporting
SabrielSupporting
All characters in Abhorsen

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the previous books in The Old Kingdom series before Abhorsen?

    While Abhorsen can be enjoyed on its own, reading Sabriel and Lirael first provides a richer understanding of the world, characters, and the ongoing conflict with the Dead. The narrative builds upon events and character developments from the earlier books.

  • Does Abhorsen conclude the main story arc of The Old Kingdom trilogy?

    Abhorsen brings a definitive conclusion to the primary storyline involving Lirael and the immediate threats to the Old Kingdom that began in the preceding novels. It resolves the major conflicts and character journeys established in the trilogy.

  • How does Abhorsen connect to Garth Nix's other works?

    Abhorsen is a direct continuation within The Old Kingdom series, which is one of Garth Nix's most well-known fantasy worlds. While it doesn't directly connect to his other distinct series like the Keys to the Kingdom, it shares his characteristic blend of intricate magic systems and strong protagonists.

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