The Darkness That Comes Before
- 608 pages
- 22 hours of reading
Two men and two women are approached by a mysterious traveler, Anasurimbor Kellhus, who claims to be from a long-dead land and promises them the power to re-write history.
This epic fantasy series unfolds two millennia after an apocalypse, as humanity attempts to recover and return to normalcy. The narrative centers on ambitious imperial nephews, religious leaders inciting holy war, sorcerers haunted by nightmares, and barbarian tribes seeking revenge. Into this world, teetering on the brink of power struggles and magical intrigue, emerges a mysterious figure with ambiguous goals. The series delves into dark themes, political machinations, and the reawakening of an ancient evil that threatens a second apocalypse.



Two men and two women are approached by a mysterious traveler, Anasurimbor Kellhus, who claims to be from a long-dead land and promises them the power to re-write history.
The second book in R. Scott Bakker's acclaimed fantasy masterpiece, The Prince of Nothing
The epic conclusion to theacclaimed Prince of Nothing trilogy.