{"product_id":"2940169152081","title":"A Plague of Giants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of The Iron Druid Chronicles, a thrilling novel that kicks off a fantasy series with an entirely \u003ci\u003enew\u003c\/i\u003e mythologyamp;mdash;complete with shape-shifting bards, fire-wielding giants, and children who can speak to astonishing beasts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOTHER AND WARRIOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTallynd \u003c\/b\u003eis a soldier who has already survived her toughest battle: losing her husband. But now she finds herself on the front lines of an invasion of giants, intent on wiping out the entire kingdom, including Tallynd's two sonsamp;mdash;all that she has left. The stakes have never been higher. If Tallynd fails, her boys may never become men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCHOLAR AND SPY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDervan \u003c\/b\u003eis an historian who longs for a simple, quiet life. But he's drawn into intrigue when he's hired to record the tales of a mysterious bard who may be a spy or even an assassin for a rival kingdom. As the bard shares his fantastical stories, Dervan makes a shocking discovery: He may have a connection to the tales, one that will bring his own secrets to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eREBEL AND HERO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbhi\u003c\/b\u003e's family have always been hunters, but Abhi wants to choose a different life for himself. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, Abhi soon learns that his destiny is far greater than he imagined: a powerful new magic thrust upon him may hold the key to defeating the giants once and for allamp;mdash;if it doesn't destroy him first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in a magical world of terror and wonder, this novel is a deeply felt epic of courage and war, in which the fates of these characters intertwineamp;mdash;and where ordinary people become heroes, and their lives become legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAdvance praise for \u003ci\u003eA Plague of Giants\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Epic fantasy imbued with Kevin Hearne's phenomenal wit, charm, and originality. This isn't just a breath of fresh air for the genre, it's a damned hurricane! I savored every single page.\"\u003cb\u003eamp;mdash;Jason M. Hough, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"You'll laugh and cry and crave mustard as you're immersed in the literal magic of storytelling in Kevin Hearne's vivid new epic fantasy. I have experienced acute withdrawal symptoms since the book ended. I don't want to leave this world.\"\u003cb\u003eamp;mdash;Beth Cato, author of \u003ci\u003eBreath of Earth \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Clockwork Dagger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA Plague of Giants\u003c\/i\u003e is an absorbing epic fantasy, with clever storytelling that allows its many threads to each feel important, personal, and memorable. I'm very much looking forward to the sequel!\"\u003cb\u003eamp;mdash;James Islington, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow of What Was Lost\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA Plague of Giants\u003c\/i\u003e is a rare masterpiece that's both current and timeless, groundbreaking yet traditional, merging the fantasy bones of Tolkien and Rothfuss with a wide cast of characters who'll break your heart while reminding you of your humanity. This book truly resonates and will haunt you long after the last page.\"\u003cb\u003eamp;mdash;Delilah S. Dawson, author of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: Phasma\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47114052632816,"sku":"2940169152081","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169152081_p0.jpg?v=1763673899","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169152081","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}