{"product_id":"9781250214645","title":"The Bard's Blade","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bard's Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Brian D. Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bard's Blade\u003c\/i\u003e is the start of the new Sorcerer's Song fantasy adventure series from Brian D. Anderson, bestselling author of The Godling Chronicles and Dragonvein.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMariyah enjoys a simple life in Vylari, a land magically sealed off from the outside world, where fear and hatred are all but unknown. There she's a renowned wine maker and her betrothed, Lem, is a musician of rare talent. Their destiny has never been in question. Whatever life brings, they will face it together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen a stranger crosses the wards into Vylari for the first time in centuries, bringing a dark prophecy that forces Lem and Mariyah down separate paths. How far will they have to go to stop a rising darkness and save their home? And how much of themselves will they have to give up along the way?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Magic, music, assassinations, and betrayal . . . a successful mix of some of the finest elements of James Islington's \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow of What Was Lost\u003c\/i\u003e, Patrick Rothfuss's \u003ci\u003eThe Name of the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e, and Anderson's own \u003ci\u003eBehind the Vale\u003c\/i\u003e . . . everything fans of epic fantasy will be looking for on their next big adventure. Highly recommended.”—\u003ci\u003eGrimdark Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One of the best books I've read this year . . . a true page-turner that delivers on all fronts.”—\u003ci\u003eBookNest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Damn entertaining and engrossing . . . The alluring song that Anderson orchestrated with his words enchanted me, and I absolutely loved every second of reading \u003ci\u003eThe Bard's Blade.”—Novel Notions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Filled with twists and turns, likable characters, and rich worldbuilding. Natural pacing provides an equal mix of colorful descriptions, character development, and exciting action scenes.”—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ambitious, enjoyable . . . surprising twists [and] plenty to be explored in further installments.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fantasy tale with magic, music, and a looming evil starts a new series that fans of Patrick Rothfuss' \u003ci\u003eThe Name of the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e will enjoy.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Magical and mesmerizing. . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Bard’s Blade\u003c\/i\u003e delivers modern fantasy at its finest. While it has definite vibes of classical, chosen-one fantasy, Brian D. Anderson has suffused the tale with his own fresh take on this well-loved staple, successfully composing an enthralling first entry in The Sorcerer's Song series. The second book is named \u003ci\u003eA Chorus of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, and it has emphatically claimed its place as one of my most anticipated reads of 2020.”—Fantasy Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250214645\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40735768346830,"sku":"9781250214645","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_67a1830f-c7b2-44bb-aef1-e22826f7c680.jpg?v=1641273638","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250214645","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}