About the book: 2008 / This fascinating novel is the first PART of a fantastic trilogy by American writer Jean Dupreux. The first part takes place in the mysterious city of Amber. where the sun never rises. Dim electric lights are the only source of light for the townspeople. The lights are increasingly going out, and soon the city will be completely plunged into darkness. Are there other islands of light somewhere in the darkness surrounding Amber? No one knows the answer to this question, and only teenagers Lina Mayfleet and Dun Harrow will find a way to salvation. The book has already been filmed, the film “City of Amber: Escape”, in which famous actors Tim Robbins and Will Murray starred, will be released in the fall of 2008.