{"product_id":"the-unbound-empire-9780316466936","title":"The Unbound Empire","description":"\u003cb\u003eA political scion and her magically bound fire warlock must face their greatest fears to save the Empire from a ruthless enemy in the explosive conclusion of a spellbinding fantasy trilogy from David Gemmell Award-nominated author Melissa Caruso. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile winter snows keep the Witch Lord Ruven's invading armies at bay, Lady Amalia Cornaro and the fire warlock Zaira attempt to change the fate of mages in the Raverran Empire forever, earning the enmity of those in power who will do anything to keep all magic under tight imperial control. But in the season of the Serene City's great masquerade, Ruven executes a devastating surprise strike at the heart of the Empire -- and at everything Amalia holds most dear. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo stand a chance of defeating Ruven, Amalia and Zaira must face their worst nightmares, expose their deepest secrets, and unleash Zaira's most devastating fire. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Swords and Fire: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric, with a heroine and other characters whom I really liked as people. I couldn't put it down.\"―Genevieve Cogman, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Library\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Breathtaking... Worth every moment and every page, and should make anyone paying attention excited about what Caruso will write next.\"―\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A riveting read, with delicious intrigue, captivating characters, and a brilliant magic system. I loved it from start to finish!\"―Sarah Beth Durst, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of Blood\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwords and Fire\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tethered Mage \u003cbr\u003eThe Defiant Heir \u003cbr\u003eThe Unbound Empire\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more from Melissa Caruso, check out: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRooks and Ruin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Obsidian Tower\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\u003e was 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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":51183281668370,"sku":"9780316466936","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b048482c-3aae-4a48-b184-a70fe210ee73.jpg?v=1744462127","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-unbound-empire-9780316466936","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}