'On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness' rose high above my expectations. This suspenseful, gripping novel is packed with action and intrigue. Because the novel is written in the genre of fantasy, more depth is given to the story as the reader learns about new places (interesting!) and creatures (yikes!). Helpful footnotes and appendices compliment the book and give the reader even more information about the world of Aerwiar. Peterson's clear, crisp, fresh, and realistic writing style really brings this novel to life. Adventure, peril, lost jewels, and the toothy cows of Skree — this is one of my favorite fantasies. Highly recommended!