{"product_id":"blades-of-the-guardians-volume-1-volume-1-9781419784996","title":"Blades of the Guardians Volume 1: Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn ancient China, a lone swordsman risks everything to protect a child destined to change the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue Grit meets The Last Samurai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet in ancient China during the fall of a ruthless empire, bounty hunter \u003cb\u003eDao Ma\u003c\/b\u003e breaks his code to protect a child and becomes the hunted. What begins as a routine escort mission turns into an epic fight for survival against assassins, warlords, and the forces of fate. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlades of the Guardians\u003c\/b\u003e blends the intensity of \u003ci\u003eTrue Grit\u003c\/i\u003e, the heart of \u003ci\u003eThe Mandalorian\u003c\/i\u003e, and the grand intrigue of \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e. A breathtaking martial-arts fantasy rooted in Chinese history, filled with brutal action, haunting beauty, and fierce compassion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eXianzhe Xu \u003c\/b\u003eis a manhua author-illustrator known for the bestselling series \u003ci\u003eBlades of the Guardians\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAssassin's Creed Dynasty\u003c\/i\u003e. A powerful new voice in manhua, his works showcase a masterful hand at intertwining threads of prophecy, ancient history, and human compassion. Bold action and deep anguish intersperse in sharp harmony, in a style reminiscent of calligraphy. Xu is a popular author with a cult following.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52057808077074,"sku":"9781419784996","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_effd5843-847e-4310-bcc0-d2967b8ce653.jpg?v=1772008547","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/blades-of-the-guardians-volume-1-volume-1-9781419784996","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}