{"product_id":"indaisbn-9780756404222","title":"Inda","description":"\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed \u003ci\u003eInda\u003c\/i\u003e series within Sherwood Smith's epic fantasy \u003ci\u003eSartorias-deles\u003c\/i\u003e universe \u003cb\u003e• Military fantasy woven with courtly politics, vast worldbuilding, and diverse characters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Indevan-Dal is the second son of the Prince and Princess of Choraed Elgaer, destined to become his elder brother Tanrid's Shield Arm-his military champion. Like all second sons, he is to be privately trained at home by Tanrid, the brother whose lands he will one day protect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When the King's Voice comes to summon Inda to the Military Academy, he might well feel foreboding, or even fear-war is imminent-yet youthful Inda feels only excitement. But there are things that Tanrid hadn't prepared him for, and Inda will soon learn that the greatest threats to his safety will not come from foreign enemies, but from supposed allies within his own country.Praise for the Inda series:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“The complexity and depth and inventiveness that \u003cb\u003emark a first-rate fantasy novel\u003c\/b\u003e.... This is the mark of a major work of fiction.... You owe it to yourself to read \u003ci\u003eInda\u003c\/i\u003e.” —Orson Scott Card, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEnder's Game\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“\u003cb\u003eEverything you want from a fantasy series\u003c\/b\u003e—an interesting, fully developed world with several languages, environments, and cultures, a complex but not confusing plotline with a number of unexpected twists, really well-written action scenes, and above all, characters whose lives you follow and whose fates you care about.” —Diana L. Paxson, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSword of Avalon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Smith \u003cb\u003edeftly stage-manages the wide-ranging plots\u003c\/b\u003e with brisk pacing, spare yet complex characterizations, and a narrative that balances sweeping action and uneasy intimacy.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Pirates and plotters fill this swashbuckling sequel to \u003ci\u003eInda\u003c\/i\u003e.... It’s full of action, adventure, and \u003cb\u003edelightful larger-than-life characters\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“All of the characters spring to life.... Smith’s \u003cb\u003erich details and imagery tie this story together\u003c\/b\u003e. Complex and compelling.” —\u003ci\u003eSan Jose Mercury News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“[The] \u003cb\u003ebeautifully structured\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eInda \u003c\/i\u003eseries [comes] to a resounding conclusion.” —\u003ci\u003eStrange Horizons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Smith should rank high on any list of military writers.... \u003cb\u003eA first-rate author boldly at play\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —SF SignalSherwood Smith started making books out of paper towels at age six. In between stories, she studied and traveled in Europe, got a Masters degree in history, and now lives in Southern California with her spouse, two kids, and two dogs. She’s worked in jobs ranging from counter work in a smoky harbor bar to the film industry. Writing books is what she loves best. She’s the author of the high fantasy \u003ci\u003eHistory of Sartorias-deles \u003c\/i\u003eseries as well as the modern-day fantasy adventures of Kim Murray in \u003ci\u003eCoronets and Steel\u003c\/i\u003e. Learn more at www.sherwoodsmith.net.","brand":"DAW Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303805931749,"sku":"NP9780756404222","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780756404222_9e48b3bc-c846-4c16-930c-0a060edced01.jpg?v=1730755393","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/indaisbn-9780756404222","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}