{"product_id":"9781408873397","title":"Dark Blade : Whispers of the Gods Book 1","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eDark Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Steve Feasey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sweeping epic fantasy perfect for fans of the Summoner trilogy by Taran Matharu and \u003ci\u003eShadow and Bone\u003c\/i\u003e by Leigh Bardugo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHEN GODS FAIL, WHO WILL KEEP THE DARKNESS OUT?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLann knows nothing of his mysterious past, but by his fifteenth birthday he will come face to face with destiny. For Lann must wield the Dreadblade, an ancient sword forged to defeat terrible monsters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross the mountains a King has been murdered. His daughter, Astrid, is a warrior with no desire to bear the crown. Only she can uncover her father's killer before her brother is framed for the crime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvil is stirring. Lann and Astrid are the kingdom's last defence. Together, they must face the greatest darkness their world has ever known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This has \u003cb\u003eeverything you want from an epic fantasy adventure\u003c\/b\u003e – devious Gods, hideous monsters, a portal to another dimension and a hero with an enchanted blade. \u003cb\u003eGreat stuff\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eCharlie Higson, author of the Young Bond series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Terrific, vivid storytelling ... Feasey is \u003cb\u003ea skilled weaver of atmosphere\u003c\/b\u003e, whether that's the all-consuming fury of a fight, or the oppressive fear born of hunting a monster through a fog-shrouded wood. Dark Blade is \u003cb\u003ea rollicking adventure\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eSFX\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of Rick Riordan and John Flanagan have a whole new world of \u003cb\u003edark magic, mysterious gods and brave heroes\u003c\/b\u003e waiting for them” —\u003ci\u003eSebastien de Castell, author of the Spellslinger series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eDark Blade \u003c\/i\u003eis \u003cb\u003ea razor-sharp, spellbinding read full of intrigue and magic\u003c\/b\u003e. This tale truly takes the crown as the young heir to the likes of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThrone of Glass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eChris Bradford, author of the Young Samurai series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A \u003cb\u003edaring and exciting\u003c\/b\u003e swords-and-sorcery fantasy – traditional in the very best sense of the word. I thoroughly enjoyed this \u003cb\u003eclassic tale of monsters, magic and swashbuckling adventure\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eKesia Lupo, author of We Are Blood and Thunder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Feasey brings us a \u003cb\u003efresh new fantasy hero\u003c\/b\u003e in the form of Lann Fetlanger. The world of Strom is \u003cb\u003erich with peril, political intrigue, conspiracies and betrayals\u003c\/b\u003e ... Conflicted heroes, cursed swords, diabolical sorcerers and warrior princesses. \u003cb\u003eWhy aren't you reading this already?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eSarwat Chadda, author of The Ash Mistry Chronicles series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An \u003cb\u003eepic dark fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e set in an arcane world where kings are murdered, \u003cb\u003emonsters roam\u003c\/b\u003e and ordinary boys are given \u003cb\u003eextraordinary gifts\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eMark Walden, author of the H.I.V.E. series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A \u003cb\u003epowerful\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecompelling \u003c\/b\u003estory in a world that stays with you” —\u003ci\u003eAngie Sage, author of the Septimus Heap series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003ea wonderful action-adventure book\u003c\/b\u003e which would especially appeal to people who like Nordic mythology. The plot has some great twists and turns […] I would definitely read this again” —\u003ci\u003eTeen Titles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781408873397\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury YA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40683216011470,"sku":"9781408873397","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_3995c2f3-6006-48b3-af37-4707cdce4b12.jpg?v=1640145523","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781408873397","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}