{"product_id":"the-mongoliad-book-one-9781612182360","title":"The Mongoliad: Book One","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Mongoliad: Book One - Historical Fantasy Epic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first novel in The Foreworld Saga, \u003ci\u003eThe Mongoliad: Book One\u003c\/i\u003e delivers an epic tale set in 13th century Europe. A small band of warriors and mystics raise their swords to save Europe from a bloodthirsty Mongol invasion. Inspired by their leader, an elder of an order of warrior monks, they embark on a perilous journey that uncovers hidden knowledge and conflict among powerful secret societies that have shaped world events for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Story Within a Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe saga reaches the modern world through a unique path. In the late 19th century, Sir Richard F. Burton, an expert on exotic languages and historical swordsmanship, was approached by a mysterious group of English martial arts aficionados to translate a collection of long-lost manuscripts. Burton died before completing his work, and his efforts were thought lost until recently rediscovered by amateur archaeologists in the ruins of a mansion in Trieste, Italy. From this collection of arcana, the incredible tale of \u003ci\u003eThe Mongoliad\u003c\/i\u003e was recreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh Adventure and Unflinching Battle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis historical fantasy novel combines high adventure, unforgettable characters, and unflinching battle scenes. The narrative tests willpower and blades while redefining the scope of world-building. Set against the backdrop of the Mongol invasion of Europe, the story follows warrior monks and mystics as they fight to preserve their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Definitive Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mongoliad\u003c\/i\u003e began as a social media experiment, combining serial storytelling with unique interaction between authors and audience during the creative process. Since its original iteration, \u003ci\u003eThe Mongoliad\u003c\/i\u003e has been restructured, edited, and rewritten under the supervision of its authors to create a more cohesive reading experience. This trilogy edition is the definitive version and represents the authors' preferred text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eErik Bear\u003c\/b\u003e lives and writes in Seattle, Washington. He has written for a bestselling video game and is currently working on several comic book series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Bear\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than thirty books spanning thriller, science fiction, and fantasy genres, including \u003ci\u003eBlood Music\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Forge of God\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDarwin's Radio\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCity at the End of Time\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHull Zero Three\u003c\/i\u003e. His books have won numerous international prizes, been translated into more than twenty-two languages, and sold millions of copies worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Teppo\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Codex of Souls urban fantasy series and the hypertext dream narrative \u003ci\u003eThe Potemkin Mosaic\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"47north","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681353699602,"sku":"9781612182360","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1fc22e1b-c8ef-454b-aa20-564dde81194b.jpg?v=1733952226","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-mongoliad-book-one-9781612182360","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}