Knights of the Borrowed Dark Trilogy

By Dave Rudden

Ages: 9-14

Format: Paperback

Overview: Knights of the Borrowed Dark is a thrilling trilogy of young adult fantasy novels by Irish author Dave Rudden. The series follows the adventures of Denizen Hardwick, an orphan boy who discovers a hidden world of magical creatures and becomes embroiled in a battle between light and darkness.

Book Summaries:

• 1. Knights of the Borrowed Dark

  Denizen, a 12-year-old orphan raised in an institution, learns from a mysterious man named Grey that he is part of an ancient order of knights tasked with protecting the world from monstrous creatures called Tenebrous. He must leave his old life behind to join Grey and his fellow knights in their battle against darkness.

• 2. The Forever Court

  As Denizen settles into his role as a knight, a new threat emerges: the Forever Court, a group of immortal beings seeking to control the world's fate. Denizen and his allies must once again risk their lives to protect humanity, deepening the lore and mythology of the series.

• 3. The Endless King

  In the final book, Denizen and his fellow knights face their greatest challenge yet against the Endless King, the leader of the Tenebrous. As the world teeters on the brink of destruction, Denizen must confront his inner demons and make a decision that will determine humanity's fate.

Series Highlights: The Knights of the Borrowed Dark trilogy is a must-read for young adult fantasy fans. Rudden's exceptional world-building and character development create a rich and compelling universe filled with action, suspense, and heart.

Titles in This Set:

• Knights of the Borrowed Dark (Book 1)
• The Forever Court (Book 2)
• The Endless King (Book 3)

Description from the Publisher:

The Forever Court: Life is returning to normal for Denizen Hardwick, where he battles monsters in Dublin bookshops and struggles to contain new powers given by Mercy, the daughter of the Endless King. But the Tenebrous are stirring again, and a new threat looms closer to home.

Knights Of The Borrowed Dark: Denizen Hardwick doesn't believe in magic until he encounters a monster created from shadows. Now, he discovers a world beyond his own, where the Knights of the Borrowed Dark stand between humanity and the shadows.

The Endless King: Denizen travels to Daybreak to continue his knight training, but chaos erupts with news of the Endless King's fall and a brutal civil war. As the conflict strikes closer to home, Denizen faces his greatest challenge yet.

About the Author:

Dave Rudden is an Irish author and screenwriter, born in Dublin in 1991. He developed a love for storytelling early on and studied English and History at Trinity College Dublin. His debut novel, Knights of the Borrowed Dark, was published in 2016, followed by two sequels, completing the trilogy.