{"product_id":"9781476715131","title":"The Merlin Prophecy Book One: Battle of Kings","description":"\u003cb\u003eBOY, HEALER, PROPHET—THE EPIC TALE OF MERLIN BEGINS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the town of Segontium a wild storm washes a fugitive ashore. He brutally rapes the granddaughter of the ruler of the Deceangli tribe, leaving her to bear his son, Myrddion Merlinus (Merlin). Spurned as a demon seed, the child is raised by his grandmother and, as soon as he turns nine, he is apprenticed to a skilled alchemist who hones the boy’s remarkable gift of prophecy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, the High King of the Britons, Vortigern, is rebuilding the ancient fortress at Dinas Emrys. According to a prophecy, he must use the blood of a demon seed—a human sacrifice—to make his towers stand firm. Myrddion’s life is now in jeopardy, but the gifted boy understands that he has a richer destiny to fulfill. Soon Vortigern shall be known as the harbinger of chaos, and Myrddion must use his gifts for good in a land besieged by evil. So begins the young healer’s journey to greatness . . .","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47156744978672,"sku":"9781476715131","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781476715131_p0.jpg?v=1763609717","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781476715131","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}