{"product_id":"empire-of-exiles-9780316440875","title":"Empire of Exiles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagic, mystery, and revolution collide in this fantasy epic where an unlikely team of mages, scribes, and archivists must band together to unearth a conspiracy that might topple their empire. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"What makes this book special, even by Erin's lofty goalposts, is the world she weaves around the characters. Detailed and mysterious, a place to explore and relish. \u003ci\u003eEmpire of Exiles\u003c\/i\u003e is highly recommended!\" - R.A. Salvatore, author or \"The Legend of Drizzt\" and the DemonWars novels \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The beginning of a truly epic tale. Deft worldbuilding and wonderful verbal fencing that is a delight to read. In these pages, you are in the hands of a master.\" - Ed Greenwood, creator of the \u003ci\u003eForgotten Realms\u003c\/i\u003e and internationally bestselling author \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Twenty-seven years ago, a Duke with a grudge led a ruthless coup against the empire of Semilla, killing thousands. He failed. The Duke was executed, a terrifyingly powerful sorcerer was imprisoned, and an unwilling princess disappeared. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The empire moved on. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now, when Quill, an apprentice scribe, arrives in the capital city, he believes he's on a simple errand for another pompous noble: fetch ancient artifacts from the magical Imperial Archives. He's always found his apprenticeship to a lawman to be dull work. But these aren't just any artifacts -- these are the instruments of revolution, the banners under which the Duke lead his coup. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Just as the artifacts are unearthed, the city is shaken by a brutal murder that seems to have been caused by a weapon not seen since the days of rebellion. With Quill being the main witness to the murder, and no one in power believing his story, he must join the Archivists -- a young mage, a seasoned archivist, and a disillusioned detective -- to solve the truth of the attack. And what they uncover will be the key to saving the empire - or destroying it again. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eEmpire of Exiles\u003c\/i\u003e has it all: characters I love, intertwined compelling mysteries in the past and present, plot twists that keep coming, and a unique and fascinating world and magic system!\" - Melissa Caruso, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Obsidian Tower\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Beautifully wrought and equally ensnaring, this book lived up to and then surpassed all my expectations.\" - Cat Rambo, author of \u003ci\u003eYou Sexy Thing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316440875\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/22\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2022 pg. 123\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Erin M. Evans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42370649882805,"sku":"9780316440875","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_6c70b5e9-c468-4af1-829e-7517ad3ca65e.jpg?v=1663041289","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/empire-of-exiles-9780316440875","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}