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Garth Nix

Garth Nix

Australianb. July 19, 1963Fantasy

Garth Nix is an Australian fantasy author best known for his Old Kingdom series, which begins with Sabriel. His world of necromancers, Charter Magic, and the dangerous Dead is one of the most original in fantasy for young adults. The Keys to the Kingdom series and Shade's Children are also highly regarded.

Works

  • SabrielA girl becomes a necromancer to stop Death itself from breaking free→
  • LiraelA young librarian discovers she is a necromancer protecting reality→
  • AbhorsenA necromancer finalizes the destruction of Death and binds chaos eternal→
  • ClarielA young girl rejects her destiny as a necromancer with tragic consequences→
  • GoldenhandA young necromancer must defeat immortal enemies and restore balance→
  • Mister MondaySeven magical keys unlock seven days of the week and chaos itself→
  • Shade's ChildrenGenetically engineered children escape their creator's facility of horrors→

Related

Patrick Ness·Robin McKinley·Lloyd Alexander·Tamora Pierce·Philip Pullman·Ursula K. Le Guin
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