{"product_id":"empire-of-exiles-9780316440875","title":"Empire of Exiles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom a new star in epic fantasy comes an irresistibly compelling novel where an unlikely team must band together to unearth a conspiracy that might devastate their empire in this captivating blend of page-turning locked room mystery and lyrical fantasy that readers will find \"ensnaring.\" (Cat Rambo). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Detailed and mysterious, a place to explore and relish. \u003ci\u003eEmpire of Exiles\u003c\/i\u003e is highly recommended!\" - R.A. Salvatore \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"In these pages, you are in the hands of a master.\" - Ed Greenwood \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Characters I love, plot twists that keep coming, and a unique and fascinating world!\" - Melissa Caruso \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Beautifully wrought and equally ensnaring.\" - Cat Rambo \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Twenty-three years ago, a Duke with a grudge led a ruthless coup against the empire of Semilla, killing thousands. He failed. The Duke was executed, a terrifyingly powerful sorcerer was imprisoned, and an unwilling princess disappeared. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The empire moved on. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now, when Quill, an apprentice scribe, arrives in the capital city, he believes he's on a simple errand for another pompous noble: fetch ancient artifacts from the magical Imperial Archives. He's always found his apprenticeship to a lawman to be dull work. But these aren't just any artifacts -- these are the instruments of revolution, the banners under which the Duke lead his coup. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Just as the artifacts are unearthed, the city is shaken by a brutal murder that seems to have been caused by a weapon not seen since the days of rebellion. With Quill being the main witness to the murder, and no one in power believing his story, he must join the Archivists -- a young mage, a seasoned archivist, and a disillusioned detective -- to solve the truth of the attack. And what they uncover will be the key to saving the empire - or destroying it again. \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErin M. Evans is the author of seven Forgotten Realms novels for Wizards of the Coast, including the 2011 Scribe Award winner \u003ci\u003eBrimstone Angels\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, she is the former editor of the Eberron novel line and has written fiction for the RPGs \u003ci\u003eShadow of the Demon Lord\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMonarchies of Mau\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAetaltis\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as dialogue for the MMO \u003ci\u003eTERA\u003c\/i\u003e. Erin graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in anthropology and currently lives in the Seattle area with her husband and sons.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Orbit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613834809618,"sku":"9780316440875","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_51cf986d-5a82-4f8f-8d6b-b50a11a534d2.jpg?v=1732420309","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/empire-of-exiles-9780316440875","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}