Lightfall: The Dark Times - by Tim Probert (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world's darkest mysteries. But their journey reveals even more secrets--until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago and a beacon of hope for the futur"--

Book Synopsis

The Lights have gone dark in Irpa.

Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world's darkest mysteries.

But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago...and a beacon of hope for the future.

Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian

Harvey Awards Book of the Year Nominee

Kirkus Best Books of 2020

Fall 2020 Indie Next List

Junior Library Guild Selection

2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Selection

Nominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award

Review Quotes

"A resonant, richly layered adventure with a modern yet timeless emphasis on emotional intelligence, courage, and empathy." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

The action delivers on epic battles (especially against skeletal foes), and the storyline gives the characters real stakes and costs along with solid twists, all fitting seamlessly into the humorous Dungeons & Dragons setting. - Kirkus Reviews

Probert's debut combines engaging fantasy elements: mysterious enemies, fateful responsibility, and death-defying action against a variety of foes. Detailed, jewel-colored art illuminates Irpa's radiance as Bea's journey unveils sweeping landscapes, Ghibli-esque character design, and luminous architecture. Worried Bea and enthusiastic Cad quickly become a team that readers can root for, and compelling unsolved mysteries demand a follow-up. - Publishers Weekly

Probert's cinematic, full-color artwork is packed with inventive creatures and vivid landscapes perfectly in keeping with the fantasy adventure atmosphere. - Booklist

Majestic artwork, a burgeoning friendship, and the promise of adventure keep the pages turning in this to-be-continued tale. - School Library Journal

Beautifully drawn. Tim Probert has created a world readers will want to visit. - Kazu Kibuishi, author of Amulet

Gorgeous artwork and a lovable heroine make Lightfall the series I wish I'd had as a kid. - Faith Erin Hicks, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator

An invigorating, original fantasy that's entertaining and reflective in equal measure. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Thoroughly satisfying, with a cliffhanger ending that's sure to hook readers. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Probert's debut graphic novel is both inventive and familiar, with unique characters in a fresh fantasy world embarking on a classic quest. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

"A feast for the eyes sure to fill your heart with light even in times of shadowy darkness." - Johnnie Christmas, New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator