{"product_id":"archibald-lox-and-the-rubicon-dictate-archibald-lox-series-book-6-9798512006931","title":"Archibald Lox and the Rubicon Dictate: Archibald Lox series, book 6","description":"The kidnapping of a prince shocks the Merge and turns the Tourney on its head. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn New York, a desperate Archie and Inez play a cunning game of chess with the fates. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut if they are to force a checkmate, they must travel to the heart of an enemy empire and face down the rulers of a merciless realm... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBook six of the \u003ci\u003eArchibald Lox\u003c\/i\u003e series by \u003cb\u003eDarren Shan\u003c\/b\u003e, the New York Times bestselling author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCirque Du Freak\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLord Loss\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the third of three books in \u003cb\u003eVOLUME TWO \u003c\/b\u003eof the series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eARCHIBALD LOX AND THE RUBICON DICTATE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Filled with twists and turns that leave the reader on the edge of their seat.\" \u003cb\u003eThe Word Cubby\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Full of adventure and intrigue. I've really enjoyed how this has blended the familiar with the fantastical to craft a captivating world.\" \u003cb\u003eT. Higgs Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Tension! Drama! Badassery! The final book in volume two of Archibald Lox has it all.\" \u003cb\u003eRachel Hobbs\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eShadow-Stained\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This installment feels very \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e like, without the Rated R type of content! You would do WELL not to miss this one!\" \u003cb\u003eThomas Paxton\u003c\/b\u003e, Goodreads. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR VOLUME ONE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A brisk, entertaining tale that unfolds in a wonderfully bizarre world.\" \u003cb\u003eKirkus\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I read quite a lot during lockdown but nothing made me smile quite as much as these first three instalments in the \u003ci\u003eArchibald Lox\u003c\/i\u003e series.\" \u003cb\u003eThe Bookbag\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A masterwork of atmospheric writing. I would not hesitate to recommend \u003ci\u003eArchibald Lox: The Missing Princess \u003c\/i\u003eto fans of Shan's existing back-catalog of thrilling dark fantasy adventures, as well as newcomers to the shadowy side of paranormal and magical fiction.\" \u003cb\u003eReaders' Favorite\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Shan has created an alternative world that is extraordinary and imaginative with fantastical creatures that both delight and horrify. A soon-to-be fantasy classic.\" \u003cb\u003eThe US Review of Books\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A gripping saga that will be appreciated not just by young adult audiences, but by adults who enjoy other strong YA authors who create fantasy worlds appealing to young and old alike.\" \u003cb\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Filled with fantastic characters, true to form description, and Shan's distinct writing style, \u003ci\u003eArchibald Lox\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to enthrall readers of all ages.\" \u003cb\u003eThe Haunted Wordsmith\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"High fantasy that allows you to step away from the real world and into a vivid space of wonder.\" \u003cb\u003eThe Reading Corner For All\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485887041810,"sku":"9798512006931","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6fee8e88-a8ca-459a-a9e8-cfc55742fea1.jpg?v=1730413714","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/archibald-lox-and-the-rubicon-dictate-archibald-lox-series-book-6-9798512006931","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}