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Into the Darkness is a 1999 novel by Harry Turtledove and the opening volume of the Darkness series. It presents a fantasy counterpart to the Second World War on the fictional continent of Derlavai, where nations use sorcery, dragons, and other magical resources in place of much modern military technology. The book is intended for readers who enjoy large-scale military fantasy and alternate-history narratives modeled on twentieth-century geopolitics.
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What is the Darkness series about?
The Darkness series presents a fantasy counterpart to the Second World War. Its fictional continent of Derlavai uses sorcery, dragons, and other magical resources in place of much real-world military technology.
Who wrote Into the Darkness?
Into the Darkness was written by Harry Turtledove. It was published in 1999 and opens the Darkness series.
Where does Into the Darkness take place?
The novel takes place on the fictional continent of Derlavai. The nations there use magic and dragons while fighting a conflict modeled on the Second World War.
How do armies fight in Into the Darkness?
The nations use sorcery, dragons, and other magical resources as military tools. These replace or transform many of the technologies associated with twentieth-century total war.
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