Dark - (The Prodigy) by M a Batten (Hardcover)

About the Book

The creatures of the night have returned. War is coming. But first, the boy with no name must decide if he is human, or monster.

Book Synopsis

Having been imprisoned in a deep stone pit by the tyrannical King Baltus for as long as he can remember, the Boy With No Name is unexpectedly set free by the last living minotaur, the albino Grim. Together, they escape into Myrr Wood to join the few remaining monsters of the Old World - a ragtag bunch of goblins, trolls, bendith, harpies, a wendigo, and the only lykkan left in the realm - all hunted by humanity to the brink of extinction. When the Nightlings discover the boy can mimic anything he sees, including their own fantastic abilities, they are ready to follow him in an uprising against the world's greatest monster: mankind. However, there is a traitor among the Nightlings, traps have been set, and the King has a deadly new weapon that could wipe out the creatures of the night once and for all. War is coming. But first the boy must decide if he is human, or monster.

Review Quotes

"A masterfully woven tale of found family, coming of age, and confronting fear in a world that makes you question the reality of good versus evil."

- T. Brodigan, Editor

"Amazing! The story is catching, every chapter has something going on. I have cried, laughed, cringed, and had the desire to commit murder."

- K.E. Hills, Author

"Phenomenal!"

- N. Codignotto, Author

"This fast-paced fantasy will have readers laughing, crying, holding their breath to the very end, and eager to get their hands on the next book in the series."

- T. Werden, Therapist

"5-stars. Holds a firm grip on you and never relinquishes. M.A.Batten cleverly crafts an MC who knows nothing of the world he lives in, thus allowing us to feel as though we too have emerged from a hole to see a land in conflict, filled with trepidation and mistrust. I am eagerly awaiting Book 2 of this incredible must-read series!"

- F. Mirza, Author