Audiobook: Hidden Queen

The second book in the Nightfall Saga, the stunning new epic fantasy series set in the world of the Demon Cycle, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett.

Humanity thought the war with demonkind was over. Now, after less than a generation to rebuild, the demon corelings have returned with a vengeance. The Spear of Ala—the fortress that stands at the gates of the demon’s hive—is the last bastion against the horde, and reports say it may already have fallen.

Olive Paper is expected to take the vanguard in the fight. Only an heir of Kaji can wield the artifact that opens the gates of the Spear of Ala, and as Ahmann Jardir’s child, Olive seems destined for a role as leader and savior. But Olive does not wish to follow in her father’s footsteps any more than she did her mother’s.

Darin Bales was born with supernatural senses that he struggles to process, so much that even those who love him believe he can barely take care of himself. Yet to save his mother from the clutches of Alagai Ka, the demon king, Darin will brave anything to mount a rescue.

Darin and Olive each strive to walk their own path but find themselves inextricably tied to the legacies of their parents and to a fated confrontation with the demon king and his new hatchling queen. If they fail, humanity may not survive.

In this gripping sequel, Sunday Times bestselling author Brett continues to weave a dark and thrilling narrative, filled with unexpected twists and high-stakes adventure. As the new hatchling queen rises, Olive and Darin must confront their destinies, their paths intertwined in a battle that will determine the fate of humanity.

For fans of Brandon Sanderson (Defiant), Anthony Ryan (The Wolf's Call), Brent Weeks (The Black Prism), John Gwynne (A Time of Dread), and Patrick Rothfuss (The Wise Man's Fear).

HarperCollins 2024