{"product_id":"crown-of-horns-9781738363407","title":"Crown of Horns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntense, powerful, and increasingly relevant. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIshkara, a refugee with a vision for unity, seeks to heal the scars left by generations of war. To do so, she enlists the aid of a constable, an artist, and an outsider. But in the fight to unite a nation, even the best of intentions can be corrupted. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeacekeeping turns violent. Art becomes propaganda. Communities are forced into conformity. Together, they must decide what freedom really means-and what it costs to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into a world inspired by the beauty and culture of Ukraine, where mountains are made of mirror-glass, firebirds soar overhead, and wars are fought over the shape of one's horns. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrown of Horns is a political fantasy that explores the rise of authoritarianism and the power of art and culture in the face of tyranny. Longtime genre fans and newcomers alike will be drawn in by its diverse cast, story-first worldbuilding, and page-turning intensity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchultz, F. David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - F. David Schultz is a life-long creator. He has brought works to life on stage performing in theatres throughout his home province of Saskatchewan and delighted imaginations with his eclectic roleplaying games. In his debut novel, Crown of Horns, Schultz worked with his partner of fifteen years to create an imaginative world and thrilling story that for long-time fantasy fans and newcomers to the genre alike.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBalion, Audra:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Audra Balion is a multidisciplinary artist. She primarily paints, illustrates, and creates comics, but she has also been known to sculpt, design for theatre and film, and perform on stage through acting and dance. She loves creating and spending cozy evenings with her two cats.","brand":"Audra Balion Art \u0026 Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359123374354,"sku":"9781738363407","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_85b71cd5-199b-45bb-ae94-02cb95004d5f.jpg?v=1749581354","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/crown-of-horns-9781738363407","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}