{"product_id":"a-dance-of-blades-9780316242493","title":"A Dance of Blades","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Dance of Blades - Shadowdance Series Book 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author David Dalglish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's been five long years since the city learned to fear. . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn book #2 of the Shadowdance series, the war between the thief guilds and the powerful allegiance known as the Trifect has slowly dwindled. Now only the mysterious Haern is left to wage his private battle against the guilds in the guise of the Watcher -- a vicious killer who knows no limits. But when the son of Alyssa Gemcroft, one of the three leaders of the Trifect, is believed murdered, the slaughter begins anew. Mercenaries flood the streets with one goal in mind: find and kill the Watcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeace or destruction; every war must have its end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFantasy author David Dalglish spins a tale of retribution and darkness, and an underworld reaching for ultimate power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Readers Love This Dark Fantasy Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shadowdance series delivers intense action sequences paired with complex character development. Haern's transformation into the Watcher creates a morally ambiguous protagonist that keeps readers engaged through every chapter. The guild warfare and political intrigue between the Trifect and criminal underworld provides a rich backdrop for this dark fantasy narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from Orbit brings you the second installment in David Dalglish's acclaimed series. The story picks up five years after the first book, exploring the consequences of Haern's vigilante justice and the power struggles that threaten to tear the city apart. Fans of assassin fiction and epic fantasy will find the blend of sword combat, political maneuvering, and dark themes compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Dalglish\u003c\/b\u003e currently lives in rural Missouri with his wife Samantha, and daughters Morgan, Katherine, and Alyssa. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2006 with a degree in Mathematics and currently spends his free time dying for the umpteenth time in \u003ci\u003eDark Souls\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orbit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680554553618,"sku":"9780316242493","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_efc5db88-5bfa-4faf-b734-239df98a026b.jpg?v=1734922559","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-dance-of-blades-9780316242493","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}