{"product_id":"book-epta","title":"Shard \u0026 Shield","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe can save her life-if he sacrifices those he swore to protect.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKing's bastard Shianan Becknam buries himself in his military career to avoid the dangers of drawing political attention. When the artifact intended to end an interdimensional war is damaged, the mage Ariana is trapped on the other side of the rift with her servant-only the cheery young boy is really one of the monstrous enemy, disguised as a human. Shianan is desperate to rescue Ariana, one of his few friends, but to do so requires committing treason and betraying his duty, leaving his people open to attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eState mage Ariana struggles to survive as a prisoner of war in a world of deadly magic and unfamiliar customs. Her only ally is her former servant, once again a renowned warrior caught up in political machinations. To survive, he'll have to take up the fight against Ariana's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs their people's wasted armies prepare for fresh battle that will devastate both sides, bastard, mage, and monster must set aside prejudices and rivalries to find an end to centuries of conflict, before they die as traitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 1 in a new epic fantasy series \u003cem\u003eThe Shard of Elan\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new epic fantasy series by the award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Songweaver's Vow\u003c\/em\u003e is recommended for fans of Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson, and Brent Weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49424677175600,"sku":"BDepta","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/epta-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773340609","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-epta","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}