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| Author | Harry Turtledove |
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| Cover artist | Bob Eggleton |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Darkness |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
Publication date | 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Jaws of Darkness |
Out of the Darkness (2004) by Harry Turtledove is the sixth and final book in the Darkness series.
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