New Watch

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Full of treachery and intrigue, the fifth volume in Sergei Lukyananko’s internationally bestselling Night Watch series—a mesmerizing blend of noir and urban fantasy, set in contemporary Moscow, that tells the story of an ancient race of supernatural beings known as the Others. For a millennium, the Others have maintained an uneasy peace that has protected them and the Twilight, their shadowy parallel world beneath our own. But the battle for supremacy between the forces of the Light and the Darkness is far from over . . . Older and more powerful, Light magician Anton Gorodestsky has risen to the top levels of the Night Watch. He is also father to a 10-year-old girl who is destined to become a magician of unprecedented power. When he hears a young boy at the airport screaming that a plane will crash, Anton suspects the child is a prophet—a rare type of Other who portends catastrophe. If Anton is right, than the boy has awakened a terrifying danger—a rare, multi-faced beast that exists to stop the prophecy from coming true. With all of their lives in mortal peril and time running out, Anton must to find a way to keep his gifted young daughter safe . . . and save the Twilight world.

About the Author

Lukyanenko, Sergei

Sergei Lukyanenko is a Russian speculative fiction writer, known for his works in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. He has written many novels, novellas, and short stories, and is particularly known for his Night Watch series, which has been adapted into a successful film franchise in Russia.The Night Watch series is set in an alternate version of modern-day Moscow, where supernatural beings such as vampires, witches, and shapeshifters exist and are organized into opposing factions of Light and Dark. The series explores themes of morality, power, and the nature of good and evil, and has been praised for its complex characters and intricate plotlines.In addition to his Night Watch series, Lukyanenko has also written many other novels, including the science fiction works "Labyrinth of Reflections" and "New Watch." His writing is known for its philosophical themes, sharp wit, and thought-provoking ideas.Overall, Sergei Lukyanenko is a prominent figure in Russian speculative fiction and has gained a large following both in Russia and internationally. His works continue to be popular and influential in the world of science fiction and fantasy.

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New Watch

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About the Author

Lukyanenko, Sergei

Books in Watch Series

Other Books by Lukyanenko, Sergei

Night Watch

Daywatch

Twilight Watch

The Last Watch

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