{"product_id":"ice-forged-9780316093583","title":"Ice Forged","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom one of the most exciting writers of fantasy adventure comes the first novel in The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, a tale of unpredictable magic, battling warlords, and the lust for vengeance set in the unforgiving frozen wastes at the edge of the world. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCondemned as a murderer for killing the man who dishonored his sister, Blaine \"Mick\" McFadden has spent the last six years exiled in Velant, a penal colony in the frigid northern wastelands. Harsh military discipline and the oppressive magic keep a fragile peace as colonists struggle against a hostile environment. But the supply ships from Dondareth have stopped coming, boding ill for the kingdom that banished the colonists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, as the world's magic runs wild, McFadden and the people of Velant must fight to survive and decide their fate . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Epic fantasy as it was meant to be read: gripping, action packed, and larger than life. A delight for any fan of the genre!\" --Rachel Aaron \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Epic fantasy at its best.\" --Aaron Rosenberg \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A vivid, engrossing tapestry woven from epic heroism, post apocalypse struggles, perilous magic and darkest fantasy. A distinct and distinctive achievement.\" --Juliet McKenna \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A book that will take over readers' thoughts until long after the final page.\" --\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Ascendant Kingdoms Saga \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIce Forged\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReign of Ash\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWar of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShadow and Flame\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 01\/08\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316093583\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 592\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.21h x 5.54w x 1.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2013 pg. 61 - Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/30\/2015\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gail Z. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44493143834805,"sku":"9780316093583","price":22.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_ee5c70ea-e415-48fe-a0e1-29853ee7b644.jpg?v=1721747196","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/ice-forged-9780316093583","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}