They are the “Others,” an ancient race of supernatural beings — magicians, shape-shifters, vampires, and healers — who live among us. Human born, they must choose a side to swear allegiance to — the Dark or the Light — when they come of age.
For a millennium, these opponents have coexisted in an uneasy peace, enforced by defenders like the Night Watch, forces of the Light who guard against the … against the Dark. But prophecy decrees that one supreme “Other” will arise to spark a cataclysmic war.
Anton Gorodetsky, an untested mid-level Light magician with the Night Watch, discovers a cursed young woman — an Other of tremendous potential unallied with either side — who can shift the balance of power. With the battle lines between Light and Dark drawn, the magician must move carefully, for one wrong step could mean the beginning of annihilation.
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I am always on the lookout for intelligent fiction that bears the stamp of truth and conveys wisdom, regardless of the author’s background or viewpoint.
I also admire classical Russian fiction and, having visited Russia many times, was aware that Russians produced some excellent science fiction and fantasy novels even during the period of …
An amazing book but wouldent recommend it to those who enjoy realistic, love book.
This book hooks you early on with its unique take on reality and the mystical beings within. The author takes the modern world and makes it a layered reality shared by shapeshifters, wizards, vampires, and more. Lukyanenko’s ability to seemlessly integrate the fantasy world with the modern is excellent and makes this book hard to put down. Even …
Interesting fantasy world with witches and vamps. Good, fun read with a fast moving plot. I enjoyed it and read the series. Fun read if you like syfy or fantasy.
It is a pretty good read, and I can not wait to read the rest of them.
There is our world, and then there is the world of the “Others.” The Others are people with supernatural abilities. They could be sorcerers or magicians, shifters, or even vampires. The Others are either claimed for the dark or the light, and balance MUST be maintained. The dark is watched by the Night Watch, a group of Others claimed by the light …
WOW So Good
Buy this one. Good read!