In Kieron Knights’ latest novel, “Farewell Oz,” Dorothy Gale makes a return to a much darker version of the beloved land.

Farewell Oz: A Dark and Timely Twist on the Classic Tale

Monday 18 November, 2024 – The yellow brick road may have once been a symbol of adventure and wonder, but in author Kieron Knights’ latest novel, Farewell Oz, it has become a treacherous path filled with danger and deception. Released just in time to reignite audiences’ fascination with the Land of Oz ahead of the highly anticipated Wicked movie adaptation, this daring new novel takes readers on a journey that is not for the faint of heart.

Knights, known for his previous works The Art of Self-Reinvention and Into The Night, has once again captured readers’ imaginations with his unique twist on a beloved classic. Set decades after Dorothy’s first adventure, Farewell Oz finds her an older, wiser woman who is called back to a land she no longer recognizes. The Wicked Witch of the West has mysteriously returned, and the Emerald City faces a threat like never before.

Joined by an unlikely band of allies, including the enigmatic son of the Wizard and a memory-fractured Patchwork Girl, Dorothy must confront not only the dangers of Oz but also the corruption of power and greed that mirror the struggles of our own world. As Knights explains, “The story is not just about revisiting Oz. It’s about peeling back the glittering surface to explore what happens when good intentions are twisted by greed and when unlikely friendships are forged in the face of impossible odds.”

With a compelling mix of nostalgia, dark fantasy, and timely social commentary, Farewell Oz is a must-read for fans of Gregory Maguire’s Wicked, Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, and other reimaginings of classic tales. As pop culture’s love for Oz reaches new heights with the forthcoming Wicked film, this novel promises to be a captivating addition to the canon.

Farewell Oz is now available on Amazon in print format. Don’t miss the opportunity to embark on this thrilling and thought-provoking journey through the magical Land of Oz.

Derick is an experienced reporter having held multiple senior roles for large publishers across Europe. Specialist subjects include small business and financial emerging markets.

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