{"product_id":"the-phoenix-unchained-paperback","title":"The Phoenix Unchained - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMercedes Lackey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling authors Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory first teamed up to write The Obsidian Trilogy, set in a wondrous world filled with magical beings, competing magic systems, and a titanic struggle between good and evil.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e That world proved so popular with the creators and readers alike that Lackey and Mallory have returned to it with \u003ci\u003eThe Phoenix Unchained\u003c\/i\u003e, Book One of The Enduring Flame, the opening volume of a new epic fantasy trilogy. \u003cbr\u003eAfter a thousand years of peace, much Magick has faded from the world. The Elves live far from humankind. There are no High Mages, and Wild Mages are seen only rarely. Bisochim, a powerful Wild Mage, is determined to reintroduce Darkness to the world, believing that it is out of Balance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTiercel, a young Armethalian nobleman, is convinced that High Magic is not just philosophy. He attempts a spell--and draws the unwelcome attention of Bisochim. Tiercel survives Bisochim's attack and begins trying to turn himself into a High Mage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNext in line to be Harbormaster of Armethalieh, Harrier instead finds himself regularly saving Tyr's life and meeting magickal people and creatures. To Harrier's dismay, it seems that he must become a hero. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Phoenix Unchained\u003c\/i\u003e, Harrier and Tiercel begin a marvelous journey to uncover their destinies. Along the way, they meet a charming female centaur, several snooty Elves, and the most powerful dragon their world has ever known.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMercedes Lackey\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJames Mallory\u003c\/b\u003e have written \u003ci\u003eThe Outstretched Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e, named Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror by \u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eTo Light A Candle\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller; and \u003ci\u003eWhen Darkness Falls\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller. Lackey lives in Oklahoma. Mallory lives in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.89 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 26, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phoenix Unchained\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42124648349831,"sku":"9781250163967","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/483d3231ca31974bc6578e3b53094e18.webp?v=1732571728","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-phoenix-unchained-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}