When True Night Falls: The Coldfire Trilogy #2

Blending science fiction and fantasy, the second book of the Coldfire Trilogy continues a dark tale of an alien world where nightmares are made manifest.Two men, absolute enemies, must unite to conquer an evil greater than anything their world has ever known. One is a warrior priest ready to sacrifice anything and everything for the cause of humanity's progress; the other, a sorcerer who has survived for countless centuries by a total submission to evil. In their joint quest, both will be irrevocably changed.When True Night Falls is the sequel to C. S. Friedman's acclaimed Black Sun Rising.

Publishers Weekly

“Readers will be enthralled.”

Library Journal

“Complex and compelling ... The richly detailed setting and strong supporting characters give substance to a tale that explores the consequences of embracing evil in hopes of achieving its redemption. A priority purchase.”

Locus

“Stunning…. A feast for those who like their fantasies dark, and as emotionally heady as a rich, red wine.”

Rave Reviews

“The creative genius of C. S. Friedman burns brightly with the publication of her stunning new novel, blending elements of science fiction and fantasy into an extraordinary reading experience.”

Science Fiction Review

“Some of the best writing I have seen in quite a while, and the ending is excellent. Buy this one. Don't wait for it to come out in paperback. Very highly recommended.”

Science Fiction Chronicle

“A good mystery wrapped in an adventure story and set against an original and often fascinating background.”

South Bend Tribune

“Epic fantasy with a keen, dark edge ... shows off Friedman's gifts of craft and authorial insight.”

you simply have to experience it.”

“Words do not suffice to describe the sheer imaginative genius, not to mention incredible power, of Ms. Friedman's formidable storytelling gift

Midwest Book Review

“Hard to put down.”

About the Author

An acknowledged master of Dark Fantasy, Celia Friedman is a John W. Campbell award finalist, and the author of the highly acclaimed Coldfire Trilogy, New York Times Notable Book of the Year This Alien Shore, In Conquest Born, The Madness Season, The Wilding and The Magister Trilogy.  Ms. Friedman worked for twenty years as a professional costume designer, but retired from that career in 1996 to focus on her writing. She lives in Virginia, and can be contacted via her website, www.csfriedman.com.

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