{"product_id":"the-impossible-contract-book-2-in-the-chronicles-of-ghadid-9780765398574","title":"The Impossible Contract: Book 2 in the Chronicles of Ghadid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Impossible Contract\u003c\/i\u003e is the second book in K. A. Doore's high fantasy adventure series the Chronicles of Ghadid, where a determined assassin travels to the heart of the Empire in pursuit of a powerful mark, for fans of Robin Hobb, Sarah J. Maas, and S. A. Chakraborty\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn assassin's reputation can mean life or death. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis holds especially true for Thana Basbowen, daughter of the legendary Serpent, who rules over Ghadid's secret clan of assassins. When a top-tier contract drops in her lap -- death orders against foreign ambassador Heru Sametket -- Thana seizes the opportunity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Yet she may be in over her head. Heru wields blasphemous powers against his enemies, and Thana isn't the only person after his life: even the undead pursue him, leaving behind a trail of horror. Her mission leads her on a journey to the heart of a power-hungry empire, where dangers lurk around every corner. Her only ally is Mo, a determined healer set to protect Ghadid any way she can. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As further occult secrets are unleashed, however, the aftermath of this impossible contract may be more than anyone can handle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Chronicles of Ghadid\u003cbr\u003e#1: \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Assassin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#2: \u003ci\u003eThe Impossible Contract\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#3: \u003ci\u003eThe Unconquered City\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eK. A. DOORE was born in Florida but has since lived in Washington, Arizona, and Germany. She has a BA in Classics and Foreign Languages and an enduring fascination with linguistics. These days she writes fantasy in mid-Michigan and develops online trainings for child welfare professionals. \u003ci\u003eThe Impossible Contract\u003c\/i\u003e is the second novel in the Chronicles of Ghadid trilogy, following her debut \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Assassin\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50461034905874,"sku":"9780765398574","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7347924a-4b7d-4876-9004-9cc957714a5b.jpg?v=1730053262","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-impossible-contract-book-2-in-the-chronicles-of-ghadid-9780765398574","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}