Darrow returns as Pierce Brown’s New York Times bestselling Red Rising series continues in the thrilling sequel to Dark Age.
The Reaper is a legend, more myth than man: the savior of worlds, the leader of the Rising, the breaker of chains.
But the Reaper is also Darrow, born of the red soil of Mars: a husband, a father, a friend.
Marooned far from home after a devastating defeat on the battlefields of Mercury, Darrow longs to return to his wife and sovereign, Virginia, to defend Mars from its bloodthirsty would-be conqueror Lysander.
Lysander longs to destroy the Rising and restore the supremacy of Gold, and will raze the worlds to realize his ambitions.
The worlds once needed the Reaper. But now they need Darrow, and Darrow needs the people he loves—Virginia, Cassius, Sevro—in order to defend the Republic.
So begins Darrow’s long voyage home, an interplanetary adventure where old friends will reunite, new alliances will be forged, and rivals will clash on the battlefield.
Because Eo’s dream is still alive—and after the dark age will come a new age: of light, of victory, of hope.
The series
Pierce Brown’s Red Rising series is a pulse-pounding blend of science fiction, dystopian intrigue, and space opera, delivering a gripping tale of rebellion, power, and sacrifice. Set in a brutal caste-based society spread across the solar system, the saga follows Darrow, a young miner from Mars, as he rises from the lowest class to challenge the oppressive rule of the elite. With its masterful world-building, morally complex characters, and relentless twists, the series has captivated readers worldwide.
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Blending elements of political thrillers, war epics, and deep character drama, the story explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the cost of revolution. Fans of Dune and The Hunger Games will be drawn to the richly layered conflicts and cinematic storytelling that make each book an intense, emotionally charged experience.
Since its debut, the series has earned critical acclaim, topping bestseller lists and gaining a dedicated following. With a planned TV adaptation in the works, its impact on modern science fiction continues to grow. Whether you're a fan of action-packed sagas or thought-provoking speculative fiction, this epic tale of resistance and transformation is a must-read.
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