{"product_id":"of-sand-and-malice-made-song-of-shattered-sands-9780756413323","title":"Of Sand and Malice Made Song of Shattered Sands","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis standalone companion novel returns to Bradley P. Beaulieu's \u003ci\u003eSong of Shattered Sands\u003c\/i\u003e epic fantasy universe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eÇeda is the youngest pit fighter in the history of Sharakhai. She’s made her name in the arena as the fearsome White Wolf. None but her closest friends and allies know her true identity. But this all changes when she crosses the path of Rümayesh, an ehrekh, a sadistic creature forged aeons ago by the god of chaos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ehrekh are desert dwellers, but for centuries Rümayesh has lurked in the dark corners of Sharakhai, combing the populace for human “jewels” that might interest her. Some she chooses to stand by her side, until she tires of them and discards them. Others she abducts to examine more closely, leaving them ruined, worn-out husks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eÇeda flees the ehrekh’s attentions, but that only makes Rümayesh covet her more. Rümayesh grows violent, threatening to unmask Çeda as \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTwelve Kings in Sharakhai\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Book of 2015 by Amazon | Barnes \u0026amp; Noble | BuzzFeed \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Çeda and Emre share a relationship seldom explored in fantasy, one that will be tried to the utmost as similar ideals provoke them to explore different paths. Wise readers will hop on this train now, as the \u003cb\u003ejourney promises to be breathtaking\u003c\/b\u003e.” \u003cbr\u003e—Robin Hobb, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFool’s Assassin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“I am impressed.... An exceedingly \u003cb\u003einventive story in a lushly realized dark setting\u003c\/b\u003e that is not your uncle’s Medieval Europe. I’ll be looking forward to the next installment.” \u003cbr\u003e—Glen Cook, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Black Company\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Fantasy and horror, catacombs and sarcophagi, resurrections and revelations: the book has them all, and Beaulieu wraps it up in a package that's \u003cb\u003eas graceful and contemplative as it is action-packed and pulse-pounding\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —NPR\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Beaulieu's\u003cb\u003e intricate world-building and complex characters\u003c\/b\u003e are quickly becoming the hallmarks of his writing, and if this opening volume is any indication, [this series] will be one of the next great fantasy epics.\" —B\u0026amp;N SF\u0026amp;F Blog\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Beaulieu has crafted\u003cb\u003e a rich, fascinating world\u003c\/b\u003e, filled it with compelling characters, and blended them into an epic tale that grabbed my attention on the first page and refused to let go. I look forward to more stories of Sharakhai.” \u003cbr\u003e—D.B. Jackson, author of the \u003ci\u003eThieftaker Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eSumptuous and incredibly entertaining\u003c\/b\u003e, Beaulieu has created memorable characters in a richly imagined world.” \u003cbr\u003e—Michael J. Sullivan, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Riyria Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Beaulieu’s new fantasy epic is filled with \u003cb\u003ememorable characters, enticing mysteries, and a world so rich in sensory detail\u003c\/b\u003e that you can feel the desert breeze in your hair as you read.” \u003cbr\u003e—C.S. Friedman, author of \u003ci\u003eDreamwalker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A memorable heroine, a \u003cb\u003epoetically told tale of revenge\u003c\/b\u003e, and superb worldbuilding make \u003ci\u003eTwelve Kings in Sharakhai\u003c\/i\u003e a splendid read.” \u003cbr\u003e—John Marco, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Eyes of God\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eTwelve Kings in Sharakhai\u003c\/i\u003e isn’t the same as the last epic fantasy you read. Like the desert sands of Sharakhai, this first volume of Beaulieu’s new series is a constantly shifting narrative of betrayal and friendship, loyalty and vengeance. Leave the farm boys to their chickens and the scullions to their pots, because Çeda’s bringing a knife to this fight. It’s \u003cb\u003evivid and diverse, full of complex relationships, eye-opening magic, and world building\u003c\/b\u003e for this new age of fantasy that’s broken out of its medieval shackles.” \u003cbr\u003e—Aidan Moher, A Dribble of Ink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A lavish epic featuring gods, gangs, gladiators and everything in-between. With its deliciously original magic system, vast new world, reckless heroine and sinister array of ageless villains, this is \u003cb\u003ea must for fans of Brandon Sanderson\u003c\/b\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e—Jared Shurin, Pornokitsch\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“An excellent example of what a fantasy author can achieve when he has a talent for storytelling and has courage to add originality to the story.... The story is \u003cb\u003efull of depth, fantastic scenes, and intriguing characters.\u003c\/b\u003e... \u003ci\u003eTwelve Kings in Sharakhai \u003c\/i\u003emay well be the best epic fantasy novel of the year.” \u003cbr\u003e—Rising Shadow","brand":"Astra Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527021502807,"sku":"9780756413323","price":12.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780756413323.jpg?v=1731866261","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/of-sand-and-malice-made-song-of-shattered-sands-9780756413323","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}