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Dark Sea's End

Dark Sea's End

Dark FantasyEpic Fantasy
Pages
229
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

Feared pirate 'Lucky' Chang secretly cares for his crew, a fact that will be tested when he's pulled from prison into a dangerous new world. Zaya, a warrior from a distant land, finds herself captured by pirates on her own quest for adventure. Together with a monstrous pilot and an ex-assassin captain, Chang and Zaya sail into the unknown, where fortune and glory await, or perhaps their ultimate doom.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkAdventurousTenseThought-Provoking
Found FamilyMorally GreySurvivalAnti-Hero

Genres

Dark Fantasy Epic Fantasy Fantasy High Fantasy

About the author

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Richard Nell

Richard Nell is a Canadian fantasy author who left his job in 2014 to write full time. He is the author of the completed Ash and Sand trilogy — Kings of Paradise, Kings of Ash, and Kings of Heaven — the sequel series Beyond Ash and Sand, beginning with Dark Sea's End, and The God King's Legacy, a flintlock fantasy. Raised on the Canadian prairies, he now lives in Texas with his wife and two children.

Characters

‘Lucky’ ChangProtagonist
ZayaProtagonist
YucatSupporting

Prince of a barbaric tribe from a distant land, and next in line to become king.

All characters in Dark Sea's End

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the Ash and Sand trilogy before this book?

    This book is designed to be accessible as a standalone entry, meaning you can enjoy it without prior knowledge of the author's previous work. While it shares the same universe and features a few recurring characters, it functions as a distinct starting point for new readers.

  • How does this book compare to the author's previous series in terms of intensity?

    This story is generally considered less intense and darker than the Ash and Sand trilogy. It offers a more adventurous tone while maintaining the author's established world-building style.