The Road to Norwood — A.J. Cooper

An admission to the Wizards Council sets in motion a race against time and against mysterious enemies, including the Dark One himself. This prequel novella gives context to the months leading up to events of The Dark One's Hand and features major characters such as Gastreel and Fortunato.The Last Shadow Epic is a complete nine-book fantasy series available in ebook and paperback editions. The Dark One's Hand is also available in audiobook format.