In the gripping sixth book of national bestselling author Angie Sage's Magykal series, Septimus Heap enters the Darke Domaine and discovers how to defeat its hold on his Magykal world.
In the sixth book of the Magykal series, Alther Mella has been Banished, a Darke Domaine engulfs the Castle, and a Darke dragon is on the loose. Septimus must use all of his skills to save the Castle and the Wizard Tower from destruction: He must enter the Darke. But he cannot do this alone. With the help of Jenna, Alther Mella, Marcellus Pye, and his estranged brother, Simon Heap, Septimus and Marcia Overstrand, the Extraordinary Wizard, battle the spreading Darkenesse. Will Septimus succeed in protecting his Magykal world?
Written with Angie Sage's characteristic humor, *Darke* is another compelling fantasy adventure filled with many surprises and laugh-out-loud moments. Readers will revel in the action-packed story as they realize the wisdom of Magyk-that all things are meant to be part of a living whole.
**Angie Sage** was born in London and grew up in the Thames Valley, London, and Kent. She now lives in Somerset in a very old house that has a secret tunnel below it. The first six books in the Septimus Heap series are international bestsellers. She is also the author of the Araminta Spookie series. You can visit her online at **www.septimusheap.com** or follow **@AngieSageAuthor** on Twitter.
"A memorable, edge-of-the-seat escapade that will enthrall confirmed fans and newbies alike."
-*Kirkus Reviews* (starred review)
"Sage proves again that she has an inventive feel for fantasy adventure."
-ALA *Booklist*
"Sage has skillfully spun the most suspenseful installment yet in her series: again she manages to combine lovable, creepy, and comic characters in a story that will leave her audience gasping in worry, then laughing at characters' antics. Sep's fans most certainly will not be disappointed with this heftiest volume yet."
-*VOYA* (starred review)