{"product_id":"9781619330962","title":"PROTECTED","description":"There's a difference between \"feeling\" safe and \"being\" safe.\u003cbr\u003eThe first is based on perception.  The second is based in reality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis third collection of 36 short stories has a sub-genre tale for anyone who likes sci-fi.  From time travel to modern-day mysticism, each tale is about something or someone in need of protecting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor example:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gorgon has to protect his race - and himself - from a ruthless serial killer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA feudal samurai must defend a godmaking jewel from any would-be thieves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe figment of an architect's imagination looks after his creator's interests by killing anyone who causes him distress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs you can imagine, these stories are not . . . nice.  Funny, devious and creative, yes.  But not nice.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo please read on and enjoy the hidden side of the protective arts.","brand":"FastPencil, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47148713902320,"sku":"9781619330962","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781619330962_p0.jpg?v=1763855542","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781619330962","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}