{"product_id":"9781250811929","title":"Strife's Bane : The Shattered Kingdoms, Book Three","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eStrife's Bane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Evie Manieri\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I loved these characters.\" —Brandon Sanderson, #1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWords of Radiance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e on \u003ci\u003eBlood’s Pride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe dramatic conclusion of Evie Manieri's epic fantasy Shattered Kingdoms series boasting beloved characters, a fully realized world, and one final grand adventure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce known as the Mongrel, Lahlil had only one purpose then: to reap blood and carnage for those who paid the right price.  And though the ravages of past wars haunted her every waking moment, when Lahlil was called upon to lead the rebellion against Norlanders—telepathic and bloodthirsty invaders who conquered Shadari lands and enslaved their people to the mines—she delivered. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen she ran.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, Lahlil must return to Shadar to save the person she loves the most and rebuild. What she finds first is a kingdom that has devolved to political discord, with an old enemy’s ships sailing just beyond the horizon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrife’s Bane\u003c\/i\u003e pushes a grand cast of familiar characters to the brink of ruin. With Manieri’s unique blend of magic, blood, and dramatic tension, the stakes have never been so high.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe Shattered Kingdoms\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#1\u003ci\u003e Blood's Pride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#2\u003ci\u003e Fortune's Blight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#3\u003ci\u003e Strife's Bane\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Shattered Kingdom series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] carefully crafted novel, which will draw in new and returning readers alike. The suspense, character development, and worldbuilding are all superior.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eFortune’s Blight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Immediately begins to build on the high stakes and suspense of [Blood's Pride], but will also be understood and loved by readers unfamiliar with the series.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eFortune’s Blight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I loved these characters.... Heart-wrenching. Poignant. Lovely.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Brandon Sanderson, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWords of Radiance\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eBlood’s Pride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Intrigue, betrayal and old rivalries play out against the fires of revolution. Hang on for a wild ride!”\u003cbr\u003e—Gail Z. Martin, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dread: Book Two \u003c\/i\u003ein The Fallen Kings Cycle on \u003ci\u003eBlood's Pride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deftly portrays three clashing cultures about to be torn apart by violent rebellion....[A] fast-paced tale of honor and betrayal, hope and despair, secrets, revelations, and a whisper of divine magic.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Sharon Shinn, author of\u003ci\u003e Troubled Waters \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eBlood's Pride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Plot and pacing to leave you breathless, characters you will treasure—a terrific debut!\"\u003cbr\u003e—Melanie Rawn, author of \u003ci\u003eTouchstone\u003c\/i\u003e, on \u003ci\u003eBlood's Pride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Highly imaginative.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eBlood's Pride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250811929\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40819100319950,"sku":"9781250811929","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250811929","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}