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Darkness Descending is a 2000 alternate-history fantasy novel by Harry Turtledove and the second book in his Darkness series. The series reimagines the Second World War through invented countries and cultures whose military power comes from magic, dragons, and other fantasy equivalents of modern weapons and logistics. This volume continues the conflict after the opening novel, following several national fronts as the war expands across the continent of Derlavai. It is intended for readers who enjoy long-form war fiction combined with political fantasy and counterfactual history.
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Who wrote Darkness Descending?
Darkness Descending was written by American author Harry Turtledove. It was published in 2000 as the second novel in his Darkness series.
What is the Darkness series about?
The series reimagines the Second World War through invented countries and cultures whose military power includes magic, dragons, and other fantasy elements. It mirrors some broad wartime tensions without using the real nations directly.
Is Darkness Descending the first book in the series?
No. It is the second book in the Darkness series. The opening novel is Into the Darkness, which establishes the alternate world and its wartime conflict.
Does Darkness Descending use real World War II countries?
The series uses fictional countries and cultures rather than simply retelling the war with real national names. Their alliances, invasions, and military technologies echo aspects of twentieth-century history.
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