Lost in time and unexpectedly reunited with his son Drizzt Do'Urden, Zaknafein overcame the prejudices imposed on him by the drow to help his son fight the ambitious Spider Queen and the tide of darkness that had descended upon the Forgotten Realms. Although Zaknafein has survived the toughest of battles, his survival has come at a great cost and the battle is far from over. Battling demons and driders, Zaknafein once again bears the weight of all of Menzoberranzan, which surrounds Gauntlgrym. But the chances of survival for him and his old friend, the mercenary Jarlaxle, seem slim. Caught in a desperate and seemingly hopeless situation, the legendary warriors must look deep within themselves to fight the impossible. And although Zaknafein's burden is already too great for one of Menzoberranzan's best warriors, fate has new challenges in store for him. When events take an unexpected turn, Zaknafein realizes that he must not only defeat the darkness, but also learn to embrace the unpredictable: life itself.

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