Silver Twilight Falling

Darkness falls across the land,
As Fel'Karov draws near.
The Silver Night is close at hand;
He wields the Choarwere.

Ancient, magical forces swirl silver and black as darkness falls upon the world of Atheos. After centuries of peace, the battle for dominance between good and evil has returned to a place of prominence upon the world's stage. But the lines become quickly blurred, as even the wisest discernment of good and evil is based largely upon perception and trust. Every decision becomes a potential razor to cut the thread that holds the hope of Atheos, determining whether the world plummets into darkness or remains in the light. So begins the saga of The Silver Night Prophecy...

Silver Twilight Falling, the first volume of The Silver Night Prophecy series and the debut effort of author David T. Koonce, is an entertaining fantasy epic that explores the complexities of human motivations against the backdrop of a captivating, imaginative world. Mr. Koonce creates an alluring setting filled with magic and mystery that fans of the fantasy genre will find both refreshingly new and pleasantly familiar. The story he weaves tackles the epic struggle of good versus evil with the same battle for world survival that has been a staple backdrop to the genre since the works of Tolkien. Yet, Silver Twilight Falling deviates from the stereotypical mold of many such fantasy novels by also tackling the struggle of good versus evil within each of its characters, exploring moral self-justification, and examining the pressures of human desire.

In a fantasy genre replete with novels that double as doorstops and paperweights, David T. Koonce's new novel, Silver Twilight Falling, offers an enjoyable return to fantastic tales of moderate length while still maintaining exceptional depth. With a style that lacks the verbosity of some of his contemporaries, Mr. Koonce unfolds the riveting story of Silver Twilight Falling at a rapid pace that unveils a detailed array of fascinating characters, places, and events.