Within This Darkness (Douro-Zamość Trilogy Book 1)

Within This Darkness (Douro-Zamość Trilogy Book 1)

by Chris Tomasini

Coming of Age
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Added on April 24, 2026

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Still shaken by the death of his older sister, 14-year-old Jeremy Gardela is sent on a mission by his panicked aunt, to find a family secret she believes is buried in the dark forests which surround their small rural town. When Jeremy returns, he is leading a mysterious stranger who represents a vein of magic that has run for decades within the Gardela family. Within This Darkness is a deeply felt story about loss and friendship, and finding something, or someone, to hold onto, when you’re drifting helplessly into the night.

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★★★★★NerdyWordyReviews

What an excellent story written for the Young Adult ages, however, I thoroughly enjoyed it and I’m older than YA lol This is book 1 of a magical trilogy. Historical, fantasy fiction. Within This Darkness is based on magical/gifted Polish sisters from 1915. There is an uncontrollable situation that occurs while the war is happening, which leads to present day 2017. The story comes back and forth between the sisters loves and their descendent, Jeremy. The narrative is engaging and the dialogue rel

★★★★Erin Clemence

Special thanks to the author and to NetGalley for providing me with a free, electronic copy of this novel received in exchange for an honest review. Canadian author Chris Tomasini’s third novel, “Within This Darkness”, is a unique blend of World War One historical fiction and magical fantasy. Although deemed a young adult novel, “Darkness” will appeal to readers of all ages and is the first of a series of novels. In 1915, in the small town of Douro, Ontario, the Obara sisters are able to telepo

★★★CarolinaBookBliss

Within the Darkness by Chris Tomasini.A captivating read that blends historical fiction and magical realism. The author's vivid imagery brings the story to life, and the dual timeline is skillfully woven. This short but impactful novel tackles hard topics like loss and grief with sensitivity.The pacing is smooth, making it easy to become fully immersed in the story. Well written and thought provoking, I highly recommend this book to fans of historical fiction and magical realism.Thank you to Net

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