Book 1

The Fall

by Garth Nix

Published 1 June 2000

First of a thrilling fantasy adventure series set on the Dark World, where society is ranked according to its colour clan and the most precious commodity is light. In all the world there is only one place that ever sees the sun. A seven-towered castle built upon a mountain high above the desolate ice lands below.

Tal is getting ready for the Day of Ascension – a day when all the 13-year-old Chosen from the Castle of Seven Towers enter the spirit world of Aenir. Then his father disappears with the family's Primary Sunstone. Without it, Tal cannot enter Aenir and bind himself to a Spiritshadow – a guardian being, both protector and friend.
Tal tries to steal a Sunstone, but during his act of thievery is thrown off the Castle of Seven Towers by a powerful Spiritshadow Keeper. He falls down to the iceworld below, where he is captured by Icecarls. To save his life, he must team up with Milla – a Shield-Maiden-in-training – and offer his aid to the nomads. Which complicates his task immeasurably…


Book 2

Castle

by Garth Nix

Published 1 September 2000

Second title in fantasy adventure series, THE SEVENTH TOWER, from bestselling author, Garth Nix. In the Dark World, society is ranked according to colour clans and the most precious commodity is light. In all the world there is only one place that ever sees the sun, a seven-towered castle on a mountain high above the desolate ice lands below.

Tal, a Chosen, and Milla, an Icecarl, have been thrown together on a dangerous quest to gain a Sunstone. They must reach the Castle of the Seven Towers, home for Tal, but a dangerous and strange place for Milla.

From the deadly Hall of Nightmares to the magical chambers of Tal's great-uncle Ebbitt, they must navigate the Castle without being discovered. Sinister forces are conspiring against them and it will take all their strength just to survive…


Book 3

Aenir

by Garth Nix

Published 26 December 2000

Third of the thrilling fantasy adventure series, THE SEVENTH TOWER, from international bestselling author, Garth Nix.

The dream world Aenir is not a safe place. One wrong step can lead to danger, entrapment… or death.

Tal and Milla continue on their quest together, travelling to the magical land. There they must find the Codex, a mysterious book that details the entire history of their Dark World and will ultimately decide their fate. It is an almost impossible task. In addition to the spells and curses that permeate Aenir, there are evil powers that do not want Tal and Milla to succeed and they will stop at nothing to see that they do not…


Book 4

Above the Veil

by Garth Nix

Published 1 March 2001

Fourth of the thrilling fantasy adventure series set on the Dark World, where society is ranked according to its colour clan and the most precious commodity is light.

Tal and Milla are no longer alone in their quest. They have been joined by the rebel Underfolk led by Crow, Tal's old foe. But now they must all work together to discover the secrets of the Castle and the Dark World they all inhabit before it is too late.

The darkness is growing deeper. The shadows are growing stronger. And Tal and Milla are in greater danger than ever before…


Book 5

Into Battle

by Garth Nix

Published 1 July 2001

Fifth book of the thrilling fantasy adventure series, THE SEVENTH TOWER, from international bestselling author, Garth Nix.

The Dark World is in danger for the Veil is vulnerable and war is coming. On one side are Tal and the Underfolk rebels. On another, Milla and the Icecarls are preparing an assault on the Castle.

But on a third side is the most sinister force of all. A force of evil that has only now chosen to reveal itself, and so powerful that it could unleash the ultimate destruction…


Book 6

The Violet Keystone

by Garth Nix

Published 1 November 2001

The sixth and final adventure in the thrilling fantasy series from award-winning author Garth Nix.

Tal and Milla are only one step away from death, while the evil that has controlled their world for so long is about to triumph. If the Veil is lifted, nothing can save the Dark World.

Their one glimmer of hope is to confront the monster Sharrakor and regain the Violet keystone. But first they must climb up to the highest levels and find their way into the Seventh Tower…