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| Author | Sabaa Tahir |
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| Language | English |
| Series | An Ember in the Ashes series |
| Genre | Young adult, fantasy |
| Publisher | Razorbill |
Publication date | August 30, 2016[1] |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback), audiobook, e-book |
| Pages | 452 |
| ISBN | 978-1-101-99887-8 |
| OCLC | 948088459 |
| LC Class | PZ7.1.T33 To 2016 |
| Preceded by | An Ember in the Ashes |
| Followed by | A Reaper at the Gates |
A Torch Against the Night is a fantasy novel written by Pakistani-American author Sabaa Tahir. It was published on August 30, 2016, by Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Random House. It is the second book in the An Ember in the Ashes series, preceded by An Ember in the Ashes and followed by A Reaper at the Gates. The story follows former slave Laia and former soldier Elias on a mission to save Laia's brother; and Helene, the unfortunate blood shrike. The novel is narrated in the first-person, alternating between the points of view of Laia, Elias and Helene.[2]
- ^ Biedenharn, Isabella (April 18, 2016). "An Ember in the Ashes sequel excerpt unveiled". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ Breznican, Anthony (September 2, 2016). "A Torch Against the Night author Sabaa Tahir lights fantasy with dark truths". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 11, 2021.