Separated in time and place, a young woman and two young men are united in their goal: to protect those they care for from the destruction of battle. The odds are against them.

Darkling Plain, fantasy tales about young people in times of conflict.

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Sections below: Resources | Right or Right | Crossing the Cliff | Night Shadow.

RESOURCES – What Does Darkling Mean?

Cover for Right or RightRight or Right

Linnet is trouble. Everyone agrees about that. Driven from her native barony, she arrives at Goldhollow in hopes of beginning a new life, only to discover that she cannot escape her past.

As Linnet is drawn into memories of a dark young man she once knew, she must deal in the present with a boy who is headed toward danger, as well as a child-like baron who may force her to betray her past.

Series information: Darkling Plain > Right or Right | Release dates: November 1998 to November 1999 (composition) and May 2002 (Web edition; currently withdrawn for re-editing) | Length: 18,000 words | Genre: Fantasy.

EXCERPT – Right of Right: Excerpt.

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Cover for Crossing the CliffCrossing the Cliff

After ten years as apprentice to a Peacesteward, the one thing Erastus is sure of is that he's ill-prepared to become a master. Unfortunately, he's about to discover just how ill-prepared he is.

When he and his master stray into forbidden territory, Erastus is thrust alone into a community that is on the brink of war. His only hope for bringing peace is to ally himself with a young boy . . . a boy who has stolen what Erastus values most.

Series information: Darkling Plain > Crossing the Cliff | Publication history: January to June 2002 (composition), June 2002 (list edition and Web edition), and September 2008 (booktrailer) | Length: 21,000 words | Genre: Fantasy | Detailed genre tags for this story (with minor spoilers).

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ONLINE EDITION

Crossing the Cliff.

Night Shadow

A prince who could see beyond his borders but not see the people around him. . . . An enemy who would take any measure to get what he wanted. . . . And now a stranger would bring the prince news of an approaching danger.

Series information: Darkling Plain > Night Shadow | Publication history: December 1999 (composition) and June 2006 (Web edition) | Length: 8,000 words | Genre: Fantasy | Detailed genre tags for this story (with minor spoilers).

ONLINE EDITION – Night Shadow.

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