Magic Sword (The Black Core Trilogy II)

Author: Philip Pullman
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Philip Pullman is a renowned contemporary British writer. His masterpiece, "His Dark Materials Trilogy," has taken the global book world by storm, selling over ten million copies, and is the most anticipated fantasy epic in the world! Its plot twists rival "Harry Potter," while its grandeur surpasses "The Lord of the Rings." This book is one of the trilogy. Like all great stories, it carries profound meaning and nearly includes every imaginable thrilling and exciting plot. Among the current Anglo-Saxon fantasy novelists, Pullman is undoubtedly one of the most creative "creators," a successor and inheritor of J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of "The Lord of the Rings." The universe is composed of countless parallel worlds, and they can be traversed through each other by the magical power of a mystical sword that cuts through the cosmos. Young Will, living in another Oxford, is being pursued by an unknown force under the guidance of a mysterious cat. He crosses through a secret window and enters a world where monstrous creatures devour adult elves. Driven by his deep love for his mother, Will decides to find his missing father, an explorer who has been gone for many years. Unbeknownst to him, the fates of the two are already intertwined with a massive conspiracy that holds the life and death of the universe in its grasp. On the run, Will meets Lyra, who is also pursuing her destiny, and accidentally obtains the magical sword that can cut through the cosmos, allowing travel between different worlds. However, this is no coincidence. Many centuries ago, a mysterious prophecy about them emerged: they are Adam and Eve, who must unite witches and angels, as well as all forces of justice, to help Lord Asriel and fight against powerful religious and political forces. They must uncover the secret of "dust" and save the universe. Meanwhile, the serpent in Eden that tempts them is none other than the scientist, Dr. Malvolio.