{"product_id":"empire-of-the-east-9780765307422","title":"Empire of the East","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEmpire of the East - Fred Saberhagen's Classic Fantasy Epic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the distant future, society has crumbled. Dark forces now rule the land, keeping all humans under their oppressive thumbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the darkness of the shadows and whispered on the winds, there is talk of a rebellion. In the swamps, a small band has formed. Determined to regain their freedom, the rebellion, heavily outnumbered, plans to overthrow an army of thousands . . . with the help of one incredible weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is only a legend, a story left over from the Old World before magic and the wizards came to the land. A weapon of technology. It is the mystical Elephant, and whoever masters it holds the key to freedom, or defeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne young man, determined to avenge the death of his family, sets out to join the rebellion and find Elephant. What he discovers will change everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Foundation of Modern Fantasy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire of the East combines post-apocalyptic settings with high fantasy elements, creating a unique world where technology has become legend and magic dominates. This paperback edition from Tor Books presents Saberhagen's vision of a future where the remnants of the Old World hold the power to change everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story Behind the Legend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative follows a young protagonist driven by vengeance and justice as he joins a desperate rebellion. Outnumbered and outmatched, the resistance places their hopes in a mythical weapon from before the age of wizards—the Elephant. This technology-turned-legend represents humanity's last chance against overwhelming magical forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Fans Of\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciate stories of resistance against tyranny, the clash between magic and technology, and underdog tales of rebellion will find Empire of the East compelling. The novel explores themes of societal collapse, the cyclical nature of civilization, and the power of determination against impossible odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the popular Dracula Series, \u003cb\u003e Fred Saberhagen\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the popular Berserker (tm) Series and the bestselling \u003ci\u003eLost Swords \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBook of Lost Swords\u003c\/i\u003e. Fred Saberhagen lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680738382098,"sku":"9780765307422","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_83d387c1-290c-4642-a89a-e7eb27150651.jpg?v=1734924598","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/empire-of-the-east-9780765307422","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}