{"product_id":"blood-of-the-four-isbn-9780062641403","title":"Blood of the Four","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe acclaimed authors of \u003cem\u003eThe Map of Moments\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Journeys of Jack London\u003c\/em\u003e join creative forces once more in this epic, standalone novel—an exciting dark fantasy of gods and mortals, fools and heroes, saviors and destroyers with a brilliant beam of hope at its core—that should more than appeal to readers of N.K. Jemisin and Brandon Sanderson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the great kingdom of Quandis, everyone is a slave. Some are slaves to the gods. Most are slaves to everyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlessed by the gods with lives of comfort and splendor, the royal elite routinely perform their duties, yet some chafe at their role. A young woman of stunning ambition, Princess Phela refuses to allow a few obstacles—including her mother the queen and her brother, the heir apparent—stand in the way of claiming ultimate power and glory for herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar below the royals are the Bajuman. Poor and oppressed, members of this wretched caste have but two paths out of servitude: the priesthood . . . or death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause magic has been kept at bay in Quandis, royals and Bajuman have lived together in an uneasy peace for centuries. But Princess Phela’s desire for power will disrupt the realm’s order, setting into motion a series of events that will end with her becoming a goddess in her own right . . . or ultimately destroying Quandis and all its inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpic fantasy, all in one book!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the great kingdom of Quandis, everyone is a slave. Some are slaves to the gods. Most are slaves to everyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlessed by the gods with lives of comfort and splendor, the royal elite routinely perform their duties, yet some chafe at their role. A young woman of stunning ambition, Princess Phela refuses to allow a few obstacles—including her mother, the queen, and her brother, the heir apparent—stand in the way of claiming ultimate power and glory for herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar below the royals are the Bajuman. Poor and oppressed, members of this wretched caste have but two paths out of servitude: the priesthood . . . or death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause magic has been kept at bay in Quandis, royals and Bajuman have lived together in an uneasy peace for centuries. But Princess Phela’s desire for power will disrupt the realm’s order, setting into motion a series of events that will end with her becoming a goddess in her own right . . . or ultimately destroying Quandis and all its inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“BLOOD OF THE FOUR is magnificent!  Epic in scope, grand in execution, and majestic and bloodthirsty in equal measure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Beth Durst, author of The Queens of Renthia series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Epic. Horror titans Golden (\u003cem\u003eArarat\u003c\/em\u003e, 2017) and Lebbon (\u003cem\u003eRelics\u003c\/em\u003e, 2017), who previously teamed up on th YA series The Secret Journeys of Jack London (The Wild, 2011), meld their talents again in this fantasy of madness and war.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There’s something for everyone here, including some subtly feminist themes and several spectacular displays of magical conflict. This novel is an expert crowd-pleaser.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Golden and Lebbon pull off pure magic with BLOOD OF THE FOUR. Easily one of the best fantasies I’ve read in the last ten years. BLOOD OF THE FOUR kicks all kinds of ass!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames A. Moore, author of the SEVEN FORGES and TIDES OF WAR series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This intriguing tale of magic and mayhem delves deep into the human psyche and shows what great writing and characters are all about. It grabs you by the throat and heartstrings and won’t let go. If BLOOD OF THE FOUR isn’t on your Must Be Read pile, it should be!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSherrilyn Kenyon, #1 New York Times Bestselling of the Dark-Hunters \u0026amp; Nevermore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In a genre overcrowded by ever expanding series, this book demonstrates that there is plenty of room for action and intrigue in a stand-alone [...] A nicely self-contained and kinetic excursion into political fantasy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“BLOOD OF THE FOUR is a fun read. The partnership of Golden and Lebbon has resulted in a stylistically seamless narrative [...]  The attention paid to gender makes the book refreshingly contemporary and adds important intellectual and cultural heft to an entertaining tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookreporter.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Christopher Golden and Tim Lebbon are a formidable pair of writers of fantasy stories. They have total control over their characters and the character arcs are finished perfectly. It is a real treat for all those who enjoy reading fantasy fiction.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What do you get when you bring two skilled authors together and the write a book? The answer is simple, something rather wonderful.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Eloquent Page\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you love epic fantasy, especially if you are looking for one where you can read it all without endless waiting for a next volume or spending a year of your life wading through a dozen or more doorstops, grab a copy of BLOOD OF THE FOUR.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReading Reality\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book blew my expectations away, making me extra glad I actually read it! I would wholeheartedly recommend this, especially since it’s not like a 10 book commitment – it’s a standalone after all! 5\/5 would book-push this book. 5\/5 would read again.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePower \u0026amp; Page\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eBlood of the Four\u003c\/strong\u003e is definitely fantasy on an epic level, contained in an overwhelming single volume for the reader’s convenience.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Thoughtful \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e thoroughly entertaining.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eB\u0026amp;N Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Voyager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888890343653,"sku":"NP9780062641403","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062641403.jpg?v=1730230037","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/blood-of-the-four-isbn-9780062641403","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}