{"product_id":"black-cross-first-book-from-the-tales-of-the-black-powder-wars-hardcover","title":"Black Cross: First book from the tales of the Black Powder Wars - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. P. Ashman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJeff Gardiner\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003ePen Astridge\u003c\/b\u003e (Cover Design by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Black Cross is a novel where the author's enthusiasm shines out on every page.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMARK LAWRENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e, International Bestselling Author.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e**FIVE STARS**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A rousing, gritty adventure.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRICHARD A. KNAAK\u003c\/strong\u003e, New York Times \u0026amp; USA Today bestselling author of The Legend of Huma.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eArcane magic can be a ruinous power, despite admirable intentions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A mysterious scroll finds its way into Lord Severun's hands, enabling him to release a dangerous experiment upon Wesson. With Sergeant Falchion unable to forgive himself for aiding the wizard, and desperate factions taking advantage of the devastating aftermath, Falchion embarks on an arduous quest alongside friends and strangers alike. However, even if their attempt to seek aid is successful and the city is saved, they risk revealing a secret that threatens much more than Wesson alone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e From a fantasy world not too dissimilar to our own dark and bloody histories, the beginning of an epic tale is told. Incredible magic is unleashed, allies become enemies; unlikely friendships are forged, and a foul plot is discovered that will shatter the long lasting peace of Altoln and her allies, plunging them into a gritty, brutal conflict that falls far from the fluffy fairytales of old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 474\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.19 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 20, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42128655876231,"sku":"9780993515408","price":43.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/4e944a83e643a5188df34647249263cd.webp?v=1732597197","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/black-cross-first-book-from-the-tales-of-the-black-powder-wars-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}