★★★★★ “Betrayal, lies, and destruction follow across every page.” —Grimdark Magazine Finalist in Booknest's Fantasy Awards He was once their greatest champion. Now he’s their fiercest adversary. Compelled to obey the dark god he pledged his soul to, Darien finds himself tasked with delivering the people of the Black Lands from under the curse of darkness which shrouds the skies. With the enemy mage Azár, Darien sets out across a barren landscape to assume his place as the leader of a people who despise him.As he journeys deeper into the shadowed waste, Darien is confronted with difficult truths that force him to question every loyalty he has ever held. For there, in the brutal proving grounds of the north, Darien will be inexorably forged into the most dangerous adversary the Rhen has ever faced. Darklands is the second installment of the Rhenwars Saga, a sprawling epic set in a morally gray world where there is no clear distinction between hero and villain. Experience epic battles, flawed heroes, and a brutal struggle where the triumph of good over evil is never guaranteed. If you enjoy the dark, sprawling world of Steven Erikson, the awe-inspiring magic of The Wheel of Time, and the compelling antiheroes of C.S. Friedman, then you’ll love The Rhenwars Saga. Pick up your copy today. “An extraordinary fantasy with exceptional characters.” —Readers' Favorite “A complete, dark, anything-goes fantasy.” —West Coast Book Reviews “A powerful saga of confrontation and survival” —Midwest Book Review "Exemplifies the raw talent of an author, which Spencer exudes from page-to-page, and book-to-book." - San Diego Book Review "Ms. Spencer is a fresh new voice to the scene." - Fantasy Book Review "An extraordinary fantasy with exceptional characters." - Readers' Favorite "A powerful saga of confrontation and survival." - Midwest Book Review