A Torch Against the Night

A Torch Against the Night
Sabaa Tahir

‘Tahir spins a captivating, heart-pounding fantasy’ Us WeeklyThe sequel to the explosive New York Times bestselling debut AN EMBER IN THE ASHES, that’s captivated readers worldwide.A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT takes readers into the heart of the Empire as Laia and Elias fight their way north to liberate Laia’s brother from the horrors of Kauf Prison. Hunted by Empire soldiers, manipulated by the Commandant, and haunted by their pasts, Laia and Elias must outfox their enemies and confront the treacherousness of their own hearts.In the city of Serra, Helene Aquilla finds herself bound to the will of the Empire’s twisted new leader, Marcus. When her loyalty is questioned, Helene finds herself taking on a mission to prove herself—a mission that might destroy her, instead.

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First published in Great Britain by HarperVoyager 2016

Copyright © Sabaa Tahir 2016

Maps by Jonathan Roberts

Published by arrangement with Razorbill, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC

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Source ISBN: 9780008160340

Ebook Edition © June 2015 ISBN: 9780008160364

Version: 2018-06-14

Dedication (#uaaf1c7e8-d96f-57af-a4b5-6688cadf8500)

For my mother, my father, Mer, and Boon All that I am, I owe to you

Contents

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Title Page (#u3828c251-cb24-5c6a-b12c-1b6f6e83e38c)

Copyright

Dedication

Maps

Part One: Flight

Chapter One: Laia

Chapter Two: Elias

Chapter Three: Laia

Chapter Four: Elias

Chapter Five: Helene

Chapter Six: Laia

Chapter Seven: Elias

Chapter Eight: Helene

Chapter Nine: Laia

Chapter Ten: Elias

Chapter Eleven: Helene

Chapter Twelve: Laia

Chapter Thirteen: Elias

Chapter Fourteen: Helene

Chapter Fifteen: Laia

Chapter Sixteen: Elias

Chapter Seventeen: Laia

Chapter Eighteen: Elias

Chapter Nineteen: Helene

Chapter Twenty: Laia

Chapter Twenty-One: Elias

Chapter Twenty-Two: Laia