The Dark Flight Down

Held captive in the palace of the Emperor Frederick, Boy and Willow are plunged into a world of gilded finery and splendour.

But beneath its golden veneer lies cruelty, madness and desperation. They are in terrible danger as they confront the whirlwind furies of the Emperor, the calculating ambitions of his confidante, Maxim, and follow a deadly trail which will lead them to the Phantom.

Packed with mystery and intrigue, the truth about Boy's identity and many other shattering secrets, are all revealed as The Book of Dead Days is opened for the final time in Marcus Sedgwick's conclusion to a mesmerising story.

About the Author

Marcus Sedgwick works in children's publishing and before that he was a bookseller. His books have been shortlisted for many awards, including The Guardian Children's Fiction Award, the Blue Peter Book Award, the Carnegie Medal and the Edgar Allan Poe Award. Marcus lives in Sussex and has a young daughter, Alice. Previous Books: Flood and Fang, The Kiss of Death, Blood Red, Snow White, The Dead Days Omnibus, My Swordhand is Singing, The Foreshadowing.