At the Gates of Darkness

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At the Gates of Darkness
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Author Raymond E. Feist
Country United States
United Kingdom
Language English
SeriesThe Demonwar Saga
Genre Fantasy
Publisher Harper Voyager
Publication date
7 Jan 2010
Media type Print (hardback & paperback)
Pages 322 (first edition)
ISBN 9780007264711
OCLC 440111701
Preceded by Rides a Dread Legion
Followed by A Kingdom Besieged

At the Gates of Darkness is a 2010 fantasy novel by American writer Raymond E. Feist, the second book of his Demonwar Saga and the 26th book in his Riftwar Cycle. The book continues the events of the previous novel involving Pug's battle with Belasco and the Demon Horde.

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Synopsis

The remnants of the Conclave of Shadows, led by Pug, struggle to defeat evil magician Belasco before the Demon horde arrives in Midkemia.

Reception

Publishers Weekly was critical of the book, calling it "comfort reading for Feist's longtime fans". [1]

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