{"product_id":"2940170236473","title":"The Raven Tower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this breathtaking first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained via the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the power of the Raven is weakening. A usurper has claimed the throne. The kingdom borders are tested by invaders who long for the prosperity that Vastai boasts. And they have made their own alliances with other gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is into this unrest that the warrior Eolo amp;mdash; aide to Mawat, the true Lease amp;mdash; arrives. And in seeking to help Mawat reclaim his city, Eolo discovers that the Raven's Tower holds a secret. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself...and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150538653936,"sku":"2940170236473","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170236473_p0.jpg?v=1769904357","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170236473","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}