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In the second novel in the Rook Barkwater sequence, the young knight librarian attempts to stop the dark might of the Most High Academe. High in the crumbling Palace of Statues, oily Vox Verlix is brewing a terrible plot to take over power in Edgeworld once again. Can Rook foil Vox's plan and... read more

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  • “"I can see you all," Vox murmured gleefully. "There is nowhere to hide..."”

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  • The Guardians of Night: A group of academics who live in the Tower of Night.
  • The Librarians: A group of academics who live in the sewers that send people out to get information from the Deep Woods

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It was cold in the great chamber; bitter cold.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 5 of 13 in Edge Chronicles. (standard series)

Preceded by The Last of the Sky Pirates, and followed by Freeglader.

This is book 2 of 3 in The Rook Trilogy. (publisher series)
This is book 5 of 6 in Chroniques du bout du monde. (publisher series)
This is book 2 of 3 in La trilogie de Rémiz. (standard series)

Preceded by The Last of the Sky Pirates, and followed by Freeglader.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Paul Stewart (Author)
  2. Chris Riddell

Other Contributors:

  1. Jacqueline Odin (Translator)
  2. Chris Riddell (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Country: Great Britain
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 0385750803
Page Count: 400

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