In The Children of Hurin Christopher Tolkien has edited various J.R.R. Tolkien manuscripts into a book length version of this tragic story, the longest of the 'Lost Tales' that comprise the history proceeding's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It's beautifully illustrated by Alan Lee.

This book recounts the lives and deaths of Hurin's children who are cursed by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, to punish Hurin for his steadfast defiance. It is chiefly about Hurin's son Turin, who while the greatest warrior of his time, finds that his success always turns to ashes. I enjoyed it, though it's heavy going with a pervasive sense of doom. Recommended for Tolkien and adventure fantasy fans.