Chronicles of the High Inquest: The Darkling Wind

Kelver leads a revolution to dismantle the long-standing dominance of the Inquestors over a vast, multi-planetary civilization marked by cruelty and beauty, amidst complex relationships and impending conflict. The story unfolds on the planet Essondras, where characters like Zalo and Ir Jenjen explore themes of storytelling, darkness, and the search for a new haven for humanity. Spanning a universe of staggering scope and vivid imagination, this epic novel by S.P. Somtow offers a profound and vibrant exploration of a galactic empire's fall.