{"product_id":"empire-of-exiles-books-of-the-usurper-1","title":"Empire of Exiles (Books of the Usurper, 1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a new star in epic fantasy comes an irresistibly compelling novel where an unlikely team must band together to unearth a conspiracy that might devastate their empire in this captivating blend of page-turning locked room mystery and lyrical fantasy that readers will find “ensnaring.” (Cat Rambo).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Detailed and mysterious, a place to explore and relish. Empire of Exiles is highly recommended!” – R.A. Salvatore\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In these pages, you are in the hands of a master.” - Ed Greenwood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Characters I love, plot twists that keep coming, and a unique and fascinating world!\" – Melissa Caruso\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Beautifully wrought and equally ensnaring.” – Cat Rambo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty-three years ago, a Duke with a grudge led a ruthless coup against the empire of Semilla, killing thousands. He failed. The Duke was executed, a terrifyingly powerful sorcerer was imprisoned, and an unwilling princess disappeared. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe empire moved on. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, when Quill, an apprentice scribe, arrives in the capital city, he believes he's on a simple errand for another pompous noble: fetch ancient artifacts from the magical Imperial Archives. He's always found his apprenticeship to a lawman to be dull work. But these aren't just any artifacts — these are the instruments of revolution, the banners under which the Duke lead his coup. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust as the artifacts are unearthed, the city is shaken by a brutal murder that seems to have been caused by a weapon not seen since the days of rebellion. With Quill being the main witness to the murder, and no one in power believing his story, he must join the Archivists — a young mage, a seasoned archivist, and a disillusioned detective — to solve the truth of the attack. And what they uncover will be the key to saving the empire – or destroying it again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Books-A-Million","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45364005404863,"sku":"9780316440875","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9314\/1439\/files\/9780316440875.jpg?v=1774030627","url":"https:\/\/theyellowbookroad.com\/products\/empire-of-exiles-books-of-the-usurper-1","provider":"The Yellow Book Road","version":"1.0","type":"link"}