{"product_id":"the-shadow-road-9781547615445","title":"The Shadow Road","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of Rick Yancey and Neal Shusterman, comes a thrilling tale of survival as dragon-like monsters invade, and two unlikely heroes must save humanity from annihilation.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the monsters came, the power went out. Towns and cities became darkened ruins, and terrified survivors fled west, trailed by the blitz, dragon-like creatures screeching down from the sky enshrouded in lightning, delivering death. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe old world is ending, but not all hope is lost. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeft behind is a timid dreamer, Thomas, and a brash and outspoken daredevil, Cassie. When their paths unexpectedly cross, they must outwit both monsters and humans alike on an epic journey across a dangerous ravaged landscape if they hope to do the impossible: Reignite hope. Defeat the blitz. Save humanity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this postapocalyptic fantasy perfect for fans of Rick Yancey and Neal Shusterman, readers will find high-stakes adventure and compelling characters they won't soon forget.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKurt Kirchmeier \u003c\/b\u003eis a Saskatchewan-based author who writes strange and fantastical stories about ordinary people who get caught up in extraordinary circumstances. He is also the author of the middle grade\/coming-of-age horror novel \u003ci\u003eThe Absence of Sparrows\u003c\/i\u003e. When he isn't writing stories or photographing nature, Kurt enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring quiet places. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ewww.kurtkirchmeier.net\u003cbr\u003eX: @saskwriter\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @kurtkirchmeier\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury YA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874763968786,"sku":"9781547615445","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_779a7c71-24d4-4a73-9213-d887d62d4d7d.jpg?v=1738006501","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-shadow-road-9781547615445","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}