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“I have never known what to tell anybody. Except that it is better to do something than nothing, even if the cost is great.”

Quote by Garth Nix

Work

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 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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