Dark forces are abroad once more in the Old Kingdom. Lirael, solitary daughter of the Clayr, and Sameth, the reluctant Abhorsen-in-Waiting, both seek the same man who may hold the key to an ancient evil stirring in the West. But the Dead cannot be laid to rest until the strange secret linking the fate of Lirael and Sameth is revealed.
A spellbinding tale of discovery, destiny and danger.
'A riveting sequel to his acclaimed Sabriel ... Readers who like their fantasy intense in action, magisterial in scope, and apocalyptic in consequences will revel in every word ...' KIRKUS REVIEWS
'... reaffirms his position as Australia's top fantasy author.' CANBERRA SUNDAY TIMES
Winner of the Ditmar Award for Achievement in Australian Science Fiction