A DAY OF FALLEN NIGHT: The Roots Of Chaos Series (Book 2) by Samantha Shannon

The bestselling, stunning, standalone prequel to The Priory of the Orange Tree, now in paperback.

The Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon, a standout fantasy novel, serves as the captivating prequel to The Priory of the Orange Tree. This book, the second in the Roots of Chaos series, transports readers to an intricately crafted world where ancient legends and new threats collide.

In The Day of Fallen Night, Samantha Shannon returns to the universe of The Priory of the Orange Tree, exploring the lives of four powerful women whose destinies intertwine amid rising chaos. Tunuva Melim, a dedicated sister of the Priory, is grappling with the diminishing need for wyrm-slayers in a time of peace. Meanwhile, Sabran the Ambitious, now Queen of Hróth, struggles with her role in a fragile alliance, and their daughter, Glorian, is poised in the background.

To the east, Dumai’s life is disrupted by a figure from her past as the gods she has sought to awaken stir from their slumber. When the Dreadmount erupts, it signals a new age of peril, and these women must unite to protect their world from the encroaching darkness.

The Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon is an epic fantasy adventure that continues to build on the rich lore established in The Priory of the Orange Tree, offering a compelling narrative filled with magic, bravery, and intricate mythological elements.