{"product_id":"ice-forged-9780316093583","title":"Ice Forged","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom one of the most exciting writers of fantasy adventure comes the first novel in The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, a tale of unpredictable magic, battling warlords, and the lust for vengeance set in the unforgiving frozen wastes at the edge of the world. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCondemned as a murderer for killing the man who dishonored his sister, Blaine \"Mick\" McFadden has spent the last six years exiled in Velant, a penal colony in the frigid northern wastelands. Harsh military discipline and the oppressive magic keep a fragile peace as colonists struggle against a hostile environment. But the supply ships from Dondareth have stopped coming, boding ill for the kingdom that banished the colonists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, as the world's magic runs wild, McFadden and the people of Velant must fight to survive and decide their fate . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Epic fantasy as it was meant to be read: gripping, action packed, and larger than life. A delight for any fan of the genre!\" --Rachel Aaron \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Epic fantasy at its best.\" --Aaron Rosenberg \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A vivid, engrossing tapestry woven from epic heroism, post apocalypse struggles, perilous magic and darkest fantasy. A distinct and distinctive achievement.\" --Juliet McKenna \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A book that will take over readers' thoughts until long after the final page.\" --\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Ascendant Kingdoms Saga \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIce Forged\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReign of Ash\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWar of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShadow and Flame\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGail Z. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e discovered her passion for SF\/fantasy in elementary school. The first story she wrote -- at age five -- was about a vampire. Her favorite TV show as a preschooler was \u003ci\u003eDark Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e. At age fourteen she decided to become a writer. She enjoys attending SF\/Fantasy conventions, Renaissance fairs and living history sites. She is married and has three children, a Himalayan cat and a golden retriever.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Orbit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50323545096466,"sku":"9780316093583","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_24736274-c91c-4980-a741-6b7120d0cae4.jpg?v=1727657758","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ice-forged-9780316093583","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}