{"product_id":"a-sword-named-truth-1-rise-of-the-alliance-9780756409999","title":"A Sword Named Truth 1 Rise of the Alliance","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUntested young rulers must cooperate to protect their world from the magical threat of the mysterious kingdom of Norsunder in a new epic fantasy trilogy set in the same world as the popular Inda series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-dormant magical forces are moving once again in Sartorias-deles. Agents of Norsunder, a mysterious bastion of incredible dark power, have reappeared in the world, amassing resources and sowing instability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut with numerous nations led by young rulers brought too early to their thrones, the world is hardly ready to defend itself. Atan is still uncomfortable with her new queenship, gained after her country was freed from a Norsundrian enchantment that left it frozen outside time for a century. Senrid strives to establish rule of law, after deposing his brutal and cruel uncle, seeking to exert control over rebellious jarls and a distrustful military academy. Jilo never expected the responsibility of leading his nation, but when its dictator vanishes after a Norsu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for A Sword Named Truth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The leisurely pace, sprawling cast, and wide-ranging scope will delight existing fans and those seeking \u003cb\u003ean immersive experience\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A new book continuing the complex worldbuilding of the \"Inda\" series will be \u003cb\u003ea welcome addition\u003c\/b\u003e for Smith's fans.... Highly recommended for those who enjoy the multifacted fantasy epics of writers such as J.R.R. Tolkien, Brandon Sanderson, or Robin Hobb.\" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Sartorias-deles universe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The world creation and characterization within \u003ci\u003eInda\u003c\/i\u003e have the complexity and depth and inventiveness that mark \u003cb\u003ea first-rate fantasy novel\u003c\/b\u003e…. By the time I finished, I was so captured by this book that it lingered for days afterward…that, I think, is the mark of a major work of fiction…you owe it to yourself to read \u003ci\u003eInda\u003c\/i\u003e.” —Orson Scott Card, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEnder’s Game\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Inda books are \u003cb\u003eeverything you want from a fantasy series\u003c\/b\u003e—an interesting, fully-developed world with several languages, environments, and cultures that are evocatively described, a complex but not confusing plotline with a number of unexpected twists, really well-written action scenes, and above all characters whose lives you follow and whose fates you care about.” —Diana L. Paxson, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSword of Avalon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Smith deftly stage-manages the \u003cb\u003ewide-ranging plots with brisk pacing\u003c\/b\u003e, spare yet complex characterizations and a narrative that balances sweeping action and uneasy intimacy.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sherwood Smith should \u003cb\u003erank high on any list of military writers\u003c\/b\u003e.... The cavalry battles, hand-to-hand, strategy sessions, the aftermaths of battles...roll across the page with effortless mastery.” —SF Signal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBanner of the Damned \u003c\/i\u003eis a damned good book.... A compelling protagonist with a vivid voice, \u003cb\u003ea master’s control of pacing and tension\u003c\/b\u003e.” —Tor.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A frequently thrilling tale, \u003cb\u003efull of adventure, romance, and magic\u003c\/b\u003e, a charming mix of everyday details and epic overtones.\" —\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Readers will be thoroughly\u003cb\u003e transfixed by Inda's adventures\u003c\/b\u003e…. Sherwood Smith is a great world builder who makes the kingdom, the Venn Empire and the other places Inda travels seem very real. There is plenty of action, but not at the expense of creating believable characters who make for stirring high seas adventures.” —Alternative Worlds","brand":"Astra Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527019307351,"sku":"9780756409999","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780756409999.jpg?v=1731866253","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-sword-named-truth-1-rise-of-the-alliance-9780756409999","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}