Sunset (novel)
Final book of Warriors: The New Prophecy series.
Sunset is a fantasy novel, the sixth and final book in Erin Hunter's Warriors: The New Prophecy series. It was first released on 26 December 2006 in the US as a hardcover, and later as a paperback, e-book, and audiobook. The book concludes the series with the fulfillment of a prophecy involving bloodshed among kin.
- author
- Erin Hunter
- series
- Warriors: The New Prophecy
- release_date
- 26 December 2006 (US hardcover)
- format
- Hardcover, paperback, e-book, audiobook
- audiobook_reader
- Nanette Savard
- genre
- Fantasy novel
Lore & Background
The story begins with ThunderClan rebuilding its camp after a badger attack, aided by Stormfur and Brook. Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight reconcile, but Brambleclaw continues to dream of his evil father Tigerstar. Firestar appoints Brambleclaw as deputy after StarClan communicates through Leafpool, despite objections over Brambleclaw's lack of mentoring experience.
Reader's Guide
Sunset received mixed to positive reviews and boosted the Warriors series to second on The New York Times Best Seller list for children's series. Reviewers noted its 'addictive bite' and compared it to a soap opera for its layered conflicts. The audiobook, read by Nanette Savard, was praised by AudioFile. The book's significance lies in resolving the series' central prophecy and setting the stage for future arcs.
Did You Know?
- The audiobook was read by Nanette Savard, whose performance was praised by AudioFile.
- The book was the third in the series to be released in audiobook format.
- Sunset was re-released in the UK on 29 September 2011 with different cover art.
- The prophecy 'Before there is peace, blood will spill blood and the lake will run red' is fulfilled when Brambleclaw kills his half-brother Hawkfrost.
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