About the book: year / James Barclay (James Barclay, b. 1965) is a writer working in the fantasy genre. Born March 15, 1965. For the first eighteen years he lived in Felixstowe in Suffolk with his parents (Theo and Kate), two sisters (Nancy and Virginia) and an older brother (Mike). Barkley's love of reading gave rise to the desire to write his own book. His brother introduced him to science fiction and fantasy. Having read many books in these genres, he began writing at the age of eleven. He wrote his first story at the age of thirteen. He writes in the genre of combat and heroic fantasy. Contents: Elves: In the power of darkness. Books 1-2 (Translation: Anatoly Mikhailov) Raven Chronicles: 3. Dawn thief 4. Day shadow (Translation: Vladimir Goldich, Irina Oganesova) Rising Estoria: 5. Newborn Cry (Translation: Tatyana Tcherezova)6. Summoning the Dead (Translation: Vitaly Volkovsky)