FICTION

Knights of the Borrowed Dark

by Dave RUDDEN
384p. Random. Aug. 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780553522976; lib. ed. $19.99. ISBN 9780553522983.
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Gr 5–8—Set in Ireland, this story has all the components needed to keep readers engaged—mystery, fantasy, a creepy orphanage, knights, monsters, mysterious creatures, and the battle between good and evil. Denizen Hardwick is an orphan with no family, no past, and little prospects for his future. Everything changes the night that he discovers he has a long-lost aunt. He's whisked away into a secret society where he soon learns that he has special powers and a connection to the Knights who fight against the shadow monsters. Though the tropes will be familiar to fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, Rudden's world-building, nonstop action, and strong characters make this a memorable and well-developed trilogy starter.
VERDICT With an intriguing mix of mystery, horror, fantasy, and adventure, this is sure to find an eager readership.
Reviewed by Valentine Muyumba, Indiana State University , Jun 01, 2016

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