{"product_id":"merlins-blade-9780310735076","title":"Merlin's Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerlin's Greatest Weakness Could Become His Greatest Strength. With the balance of power between the Druidow and King Uthur's court in sway, can Merlin find it in himself to overcome his past or will he bring Britain to its knees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a meteorite crashes near a small village in fifth-century Britain, it brings with it a mysterious black stone that bewitches anyone who comes in contact with its glow---a power the druids hope to use to destroy King Uthur's kingdom. The only person who seems immune is a young, shy, half-blind swordsmith's son named Merlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs his family, village, and even the young Arthur, are placed in danger, Merlin must face his fears and his blindness to take hold of the role ordained for him by God. But when he is surrounded by adversaries, how will he save the girl he cherishes and rid Britain of this deadly evil ... without losing his life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Winner of the 2014 Silver Moonbeam Award for Young Adult Fantasy \u0026amp; Science Fiction, \u003cem\u003eMerlin's Blade\u003c\/em\u003e includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian, faith-based retelling of the Arthurian legend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elocation map and detailed character guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erich historical details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperfect for young fans of Stephen Lawhead \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't miss the other titles in \u003cem\u003eThe Merlin Spiral\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy: \u003cem\u003eMerlin's Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMerlin's Nightmare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTreskillard, Robert:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eRobert Treskillard has been crafting stories from his early youth, and is a software developer, graphic artist, and sometime bladesmith. He and his wife have three children and are still homeschooling their youngest. They live in the country near St. Louis, Missouri.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50491664531730,"sku":"9780310735076","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6f935a19-cba8-4396-8ff7-ec3c48d74008.jpg?v=1730547576","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/merlins-blade-9780310735076","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}