{"product_id":"the-bloody-throne-9780316453431","title":"The Bloody Throne","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Intricate, elegant and sharp as a blade―sweeping political fantasy at its finest.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Tasha Suri, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Jasmine Throne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturn to the Zhaon empire one last time in \u003ci\u003eThe Bloody Throne, \u003c\/i\u003ethe masterful conclusion to S. C. Emmett's sweeping epic fantasy of war, glory, and survival.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe great Zhaon empire is in turmoil. The emperor is dead, and the crown prince has fallen to hidden schemes, leaving his most dangerous brother to assume the throne. The imperial court is seething, and whispers of war grow to shouts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe once-vanquished kingdom of Khir marches again to regain their honor, the savage Tabrak raid the borders after ravaging the South, and assassins lurk in the shadows seeking imperial favor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKomor Yala, her own position uncertain, finds shelter in marriage to the cunning Third Prince. But there is little safety in Zhaon. Death and destruction mount as a blood-drenched summer ends. The winner will claim an empire--if it is not turned to smoking ruins first. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe wheel of destiny is turning, and all will be caught under its weight...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Hostage of Empire series: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With a deliberate pace and fine attention to details of dress and custom, Emmett weaves a masterful tale of court intrigues.\" ―\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Emmett's worldbuilding is sophisticated and captivating.\" ―\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Action and intrigue takes place within a layered and beautifully realized fantasy world.\"―B\u0026amp;N Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy Blog \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHostage of Empire\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Throne of the Five Winds \u003cbr\u003eThe Poison Prince \u003cbr\u003eThe Bloody Throne\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\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 03\/29\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316453431\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/31\/2022\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"S. C. Emmett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41574723289269,"sku":"9780316453431","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_06b0369e-7907-4f99-977a-675fa21c5dc4.jpg?v=1643698351","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-bloody-throne-9780316453431","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}