{"product_id":"9781476715124","title":"The Merlin Prophecy Book One: Battle of Kings","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Merlin Prophecy Book One: Battle of Kings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): M. K. Hume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOY, HEALER, PROPHET—THE EPIC TALE OF MERLIN BEGINS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the town of Segontium a wild storm washes a fugitive ashore. He brutally rapes the granddaughter of the ruler of the Deceangli tribe, leaving her to bear his son, Myrddion Merlinus (Merlin). Spurned as a demon seed, the child is raised by his grandmother and, as soon as he turns nine, he is apprenticed to a skilled alchemist who hones the boy’s remarkable gift of prophecy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, the High King of the Britons, Vortigern, is rebuilding the ancient fortress at Dinas Emrys. According to a prophecy, he must use the blood of a demon seed—a human sacrifice—to make his towers stand firm. Myrddion’s life is now in jeopardy, but the gifted boy understands that he has a richer destiny to fulfill. Soon Vortigern shall be known as the harbinger of chaos, and Myrddion must use his gifts for good in a land besieged by evil. So begins the young healer’s journey to greatness . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"Merlin’s story, will appeal to those who thrill to \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e and other tales of intersecting, ever-warring, noble lineages.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781476715124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40591837429966,"sku":"9781476715124","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_12472873-df95-4d22-9aa6-c3adea41fc8c.jpg?v=1646692057","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781476715124","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}