Will, a 16-year-old dock boy who was murdered by his mother's killers, is running from them. Then, an elderly servant informs him of his destiny to battle alongside the Stewards, who have vowed to defend mankind in the event that the Dark King ever makes a comeback. Will is thrown into the magical realm, where he begins to prepare for a crucial part in the upcoming conflict with the Dark. Will must unite alongside the last heroes of the Light as London is in danger and ancient animosities reawaken in order to stop the fate that destroyed their world from destroying his own. Like Shelby Mahurin's Serpent & Dove and V.E. Schwab's A Darker Shade of Magic, Dark Rise isn't simply high intrigue fantasy; it's also quick-paced, action-packed, and totally unexpected. Readers will love exploring the rich setting of nineteenth-century London. This thrilling story of friendship, deception, loyalty, and betrayal is sure to find a passionate audience of readers.