The Darkness That Comes Before: The Prince of Nothing, Book One

The Darkness That Comes Before is the first book in R. Scott Bakker's epic fantasy trilogy The Prince of Nothing. Set in a world scarred by an apocalyptic past, four people are swept up in the launch of an imminent crusade, during which they are ensnared by mysterious traveler Anasûrimbor Kellhus, whose magical, philosophical, and military talents have origins in a distant time.

"[An] impressive, challenging debut . . . [the book's] willingness to take chances and avoid the usual genre clichés should win many discriminating readers." --Publishers Weekly


Author: R. Scott Bakker
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 09/02/2008
Series: Prince of Nothing #01
Pages: 608
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.40w x 1.70d
ISBN: 9781590201183