{"product_id":"book-eyb2","title":"Herald","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bold fantasy sequel that delivers on the first volume's call to action. This has deep relevance to life in the early 21st century.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e-Kirkus Reviews Recommended Read\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an exciting, expansive, and ultimately satisfying exploration of the meaning of heroism, the economics of magic, and the role of innovation in society. - Booklife Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese books will change how you see the world.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e- Amanda Hall, Summit Nanotech\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerald's\u003c\/em\u003e quite a ride, one I’d recommend taking if you love fantasy and want something that’s not like everything else already on your SFF shelf. And that’s one of the highest compliments I can give to a well-written, page turning book like this one. - J. Scott Coatsworth, Liminal Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert thought becoming a dynamicist would enable him to change the world, starting with saving all his friends from being slaughtered. He was wrong.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActs of genuine creativity used to bring mortal punishment. But now, wizardry is dead and Robert, Koria and Eloise live in a world where change and invention is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert hopes that mathematically-framed dynamics will enable him to change the new world. But he keeps having prophetic dreams where his friends are all murdered by a mysterious cloaked man, and the grain protestors are more menacing than ever. They declare dynamics is dangerous and that the changes must stop. They are right about one thing: dynamics is dangerous, especially for someone so hopeful, angry and impetuous as Robert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon Robert’s horrific nightmares come true and a cloaked man appears on campus, stalking and murdering students --his friends are next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate to change the future, Robert recklessly pushes the bounds of both dynamics and reason. Every crushing failure dampens Robert’s hope for the future and pushes him a step closer to the powerful, nihilistic, and merciless Lonely Wizard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49422149386544,"sku":"BDeyb2","price":14.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/324004-eyb2-Square.jpg?v=1736172987","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-eyb2","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}