In this riveting sequel to theNew York Timesbestselling novelDark Rise,Will and his allies have survived the Dark’s first assault, but at a terrible cost.A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight. Pursued by dark forces, Will and his allies must leave the safety of the Hall and travel to the heart of the ancient world, making new and dangerous alliances, and revealing the shocking secrets of the past.But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own—his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past, and finds himself tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart?Dark Heiris the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to theNew York TimesbestsellingDark Rise,from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat.“I simply couldn’t put it down.” —V. E. Schwab,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, onDark Rise“Beautiful, classical, and deliciously dark.” —Jay Kristoff,New York Timesbestselling author ofEmpire of the Vampire,onDark Rise“A story rendered with devastatingly brilliant detail. You won’t be able to look away.” —Chloe Gong,New York Timesbestselling author ofThese Violent Delights,onDark RiseReview"A focused and fast-paced entry that moves the storyline along.” — Kirkus Reviews--This text refers to the hardcover edition.About the AuthorC. S. Pacatis the bestselling author of the Captive Prince trilogy and the graphic novel series Fence. She lives in Melbourne, Australia. Find her online at www.cspacat.com. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.