{"product_id":"elixir-isbn-9781506733661","title":"Elixir","description":"\u003cb\u003eCreators Frank J. Barbiere (\u003ci\u003eFive Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eViolent Love\u003c\/i\u003e), Ricky Mammone (\u003ci\u003eSecond Chances\u003c\/i\u003e), and Victor Santos (\u003ci\u003ePolar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUntil My Knuckles Bleed\u003c\/i\u003e) introduce you to a brand-new sci-fi\/fantasy world!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn a fantastic vision of the future, magic has been replaced with technology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo factions are in conflict within a sprawling metropolis: The Druids hold on to the past, while huge corporations exploit new technologies that threaten to eradicate magic forever. Mara, the daughter of a druid leader, becomes caught up in a dangerous mission to recover the elixir — a mysterious artifact that could restore magic and defeat the corporations once and for all. The only problem is it’s in the hands of her old mentor, a dangerous warrior who has mastered magic and the blade, and is driven by a personal vendetta to destroy the elixir at all costs. Pulled between her family and a choice that could shape the future forever, how far will Mara go to recover the elixir for herself… and what will she do with it? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElixir\u003c\/i\u003e mixes elements of magic and design from \u003ci\u003eFinal Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e with the artistic grit of \u003ci\u003eSin City\u003c\/i\u003e to deliver a sci-fi\/fantasy adventure with explosive action, sleek style, and unforgettable characters.\u003cbr\u003e  | Originally from New Jersey, \u003cb\u003eFrank Barbiere\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in English \u0026amp; Creative Writing, as well as a Master's in English Education. He has published a number of titles independently via his Atlas Incognita brand and currently writes the critically acclaimed comic book \u003ci\u003eFive Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e, published monthly by Image Comics. Other current barbiere projects include \u003ci\u003eThe White Suits\u003c\/i\u003e from Dark Horse Comics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRicky Mammone\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eElixir\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSecond Chances\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Dark Horse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233142452453,"sku":"NP9781506733661","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781506733661.jpg?v=1767726160","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/elixir-isbn-9781506733661","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}