{"product_id":"terror-at-the-gates-9781464239656","title":"Terror at the Gates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first in a seductive new romantasy series from #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair. Banished and betrayed, Lilith rises from the shadows of her past to claim forbidden power--and a destiny written in blood and desire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe is the beginning and the end.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe is peace and chaos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe is terror knocking at the gates.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstranged from her powerful family, Lilith Leviathan finds refuge in Nineveh, a district in the city of Eden devoted to sin. There, she uses her magic to steal for a living, attracting the attention of the five governing families as well as the church, which expects women to remain pious and silent. When Lilith comes into possession of a beautiful blade, she thinks all her worries are over...until her usual buyer dies while inspecting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrantic, Lilith turns to the only man who can help her: Zahariev, head of the Zareth family and ruler of Nineveh. His currency is information, and his power is extortion, though he's always had a soft spot for Lilith. But when the dagger appears, he isn't sure he can protect her from what's to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, they embark on a mission to discover the true power running their world. As their lives intertwine, Lilith realizes Zahariev is more than just a friend, but their devotion to each other is a threat--to the truth, to the church, and to those who want to tear it all down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrenemies to lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow burn, but the sexual tension is...toe-curling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe falls first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeo-noir mafia fantasy vibes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In this sumptuous and steamy dark fantasy, bestseller St. Clair reimagines Eden as an intensely patriarchal, über-religious society... Determined to make her own way, (Lilith) relies on her power over men's desire to steal the things she needs--but, for some reason, gorgeous Zahariev is constantly in her path and swooping in to clean up her messes... A promising series launch.\" - \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSt Clair, Scarlett:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e#1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and the author of the Hades X Persephone Saga, the Adrian X Isolde series, fairy tale retellings, and \u003cem\u003eWhen Stars Come Out\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has a master's degree in library science and information studies and a bachelor's in English writing. She is obsessed with Greek mythology, murder mysteries, and the afterlife. For information on books, tour dates, and content, please visit scarlettstclair.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloom Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51424506085650,"sku":"9781464239656","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dc260b44-075b-4aed-a45b-8cccf3b7716d.jpg?v=1751381627","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/terror-at-the-gates-9781464239656","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}