Written by Philip Pullman, this novel concludes the His Dark Materials trilogy. Hailed by The Cincinnati Enquirer as “the last great fantasy masterpiece of the twentieth century,” the series is one that I grew up with and continue to admire for its blend of fantasy, morality, science, magic, and religion. Armored ice bears, an infinitesimally powerful knife, proud Gallivespians, Dust-hungry Spectres, and an epic war between churches all drive this novel to its riveting conclusion-and the start of a new hope for Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry.