The Gathering of the Lost
David Gemmell Legend Award nominee 2013.
Garrisoned by the Nine Houses of the Derai, the towering mountain range called the Wall of Night is all that separates the people of Haarth from the terrible Darkswarm.
Five years have passed since the Wall was breached and the Keep of Winds nearly overrun. Five years since the Heir of Night, Malian, and her friend and ally Kalan went missing in the wild lands of Jaransor.
Now, in Haarth's diverse southern realms, events are moving. From the wealthy River city of Ij to the isolated Emerian outpost of Normarch, rumors of dark forces and darker magics are growing. As the great Midsummer tournament at Caer Argent approaches, Haarth will have one opportunity to band together against an enemy in which few believe... or be lost forever.
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Helen Lowe
Helen Lowe is a New Zealand-based author whose literary works transport readers to worlds where complex characters and intricate plots thrive, often set against the backdrop of high fantasy and epic adventure. With a career that spans both writing and personal pursuits, Lowe’s distinctive voice and depth of storytelling have earned her a special place in the hearts of fantasy readers worldwide.
Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Lowe’s literary path began with a love for both the written word and a diverse range of interests. From an early age, her fascination with the intersection of history, mythology, and the human experience shaped her narratives. She pursued an academic path that combined a passion for English with geography, which, in turn, would fuel her affinity for creating expansive, detailed worlds in her novels.
The Wall of Night
In The Wall of Night series, readers are invited to step into a world where darkness and light are not merely opposites, but forces that shape the very fabric of existence. At the heart of this sweeping epic lies a tale of prophecy, duty, and the fine line between fate and free will. Set in a land torn by ancient conflicts and guarded by a mysterious, towering wall, this series offers a rich tapestry of world-building that echoes with the weight of centuries of history and the pulse of ongoing battles.
The Wall of Night consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Reviews and Comments
Helen Lowe's The Gathering of the Lost is even finer than the first book in this series, The Heir of Night. Where the first begins slowly, taking some time to build a most interesting and complex world and flesh out the major players, this book plunges ahead, barely pausing as events propel the characters ahead. Though the Kindle edition has several typos, it is for the most part very well edited. Based upon what I have read in these two books, Ms. Lowe is clearly a writer on par with my favorites who write what I consider to be similar work, Robin Hobb and Lois McMaster. I can't wait until the release of Daughter of Blood, which I anticipate will bring closure to this worthy tale.