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“For everyone and everything, there is a time to die. Some do not know it, or would delay it, but its truth cannot be denied. Not when you look into the stars of the ninth gate.”

Quote by Garth Nix

Work

Abhorsen

In this fantasy world, the Abhorsen is a legendary figure who battles the forces of evil. The story revolves around a young protagonist who inherits the mantle of the Abhorsen, facing challenges and growing into the role of a powerful sorcerer. more

Author

Garth Nix
Garth Nix

Garth Nix is an Australian author renowned for his fantasy novels. Born in July 1963, he has been active in the literary world since the 1980s. Nix's works are celebrated for their rich imagination, complex narrative structures, and profound themes. more

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