{"product_id":"the-obsidian-tower-9780316425094","title":"The Obsidian Tower","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A classic, breathtaking adventure brimful of dangerous magic and clever politics. A book that will thrill and delight any fantasy fan.\"\u003c\/b\u003e―Tasha Suri, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Jasmine Throne\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this fresh epic fantasy bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic, one woman will either save an entire continent or bring about its downfall.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Guard the tower, ward the stone. Find your answers writ in bone. Keep your trust through wits or war--nothing must unseal the door.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Deep within Gloamingard Castle lies a black tower. Sealed by magic, it guards a dangerous secret that has been contained for thousands of years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As Warden, Ryxander knows the warning passed down through generations: nothing must unseal the Door. But one impetuous decision will leave her with blood on her hands--and unleash a threat that could doom the world to fall to darkness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Obsidian Tower\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Block out time to binge this can't-stop story filled with danger and unexpected disaster. From the fresh take on time-honored tropes to a crunchy, intrigue-filled story, \u003ci\u003eThe Obsidian Tower\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for lovers of high fantasy.\"―C. L. Polk, World Fantasy award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Midnight Bargain\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Deftly balances two of my favorite things: razor-sharp politics and characters investigating weird, dark magic. A must-read.\"―Emily A. Duncan, author of \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eWicked Saints\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRooks and Ruin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Obsidian Tower \u003cbr\u003e The Quicksilver Court \u003cbr\u003e The Ivory Tomb\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For more from Melissa Caruso, check out: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwords and Fir\u003c\/b\u003ee \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tethered Mage \u003cbr\u003e The Defiant Heir \u003cbr\u003e The Unbound Empire\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelissa Caruso \u003c\/b\u003ewas born on the summer solstice and went to school in an old mansion with a secret door, but despite this auspicious beginning has yet to develop any known superpowers. Melissa has spent her whole life creating imaginary worlds, and in addition to writing is also an avid LARPer and tabletop gamer. She graduated with honors in Creative Writing from Brown University and has an MFA in Fiction from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Melissa's first novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Tethered Mage\u003c\/i\u003e, was shortlisted for a Gemmell Morningstar award for best fantasy debut.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Orbit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625626374418,"sku":"9780316425094","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_aabc005d-2f86-453d-b167-1192d3c6bfe5.jpg?v=1732633976","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-obsidian-tower-9780316425094","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}