In a time long ago, the world forgot the King. His songs fell silent. His light was hidden behind shadows. And His name-once lifted in joyful chorus-was now spoken only in sorrow, fear or anger. In the forgotten village of Evernight, where lanterns no longer shine and children no longer dream, two orphaned siblings-Elias and Eliana-cling to the faint memory of hope. But when a mysterious Guide appears at their darkest hour, they are called to walk a narrow path-one paved with wonder, danger, and ancient prophecy. As they journey through enchanted valleys and mist-shrouded lands, Elias and Eliana face the cunning whispers of the Deceiver-a fallen enemy cloaked in shadow, twisting truth into doubt and light into illusion. Each step forward brings trials both seen and unseen, testing their courage, their bond, and their belief in a kingdom most have forgotten. From cities made of mirrors to forests that remember sorrow, from carnival distractions to bridges that test the soul, the twins discover that true strength doesn't come from pride, and real hope can't be found in fleeting pleasures. Only the light of the King's Son-whose voice can silence deception and chain the Deceiver-can guide them home. Evernight and the Forgotten King is a luminous fairytale of courage, calling, and the return of a long-awaited Kingdom. A modern classic for young adventurers and families alike, this prequel to The Lost Chronicles of Light will remind every reader: Even when the night feels endless, the dawn always comes.