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The time of the dark / Barbara Hambly

Two people from Earth are drawn into a parallel world where ancient monsters known as the Dark have emerged to threaten civilisation. They must assist a wizard in the defence of the last prince of Dar while seeking to uncover the mystery behind the swarming creatures.

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