{"product_id":"spirit-of-the-wood-isbn-9780756419165","title":"Spirit of the Wood","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis short novel set in the world of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Green Rider series tells the backstory of fan-favorite character Laren Mapstone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for longtime Green Rider fans eager for more of the world or new readers discovering the realm of Sacoridia for the first time, this action-packed, feminist fantasy is a must-read for lovers of the genre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter years of leading the battle against the vicious Darrow Raiders, Lieutenant-Rider Laren Mapstone has built a fortress around herself to conceal her emotions and the deep scars she carries. When she is made mentor to Tavin Bankside, a Green Rider trainee on his first message errand, her cold and brooding exterior quickly earns her the moniker the “Ice Lady.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly after Laren is severely wounded in an attack on the North Road by a gang of bandits—including some former Darrow Raiders with vengeance on their minds—do the fortress walls fall. Even as they seek refuge from danger in a Rider waystation, Tavin’s natural empathic gift leaves him vulnerable to the assault of the lieutenant’s emotions. Tavin must save Lieutenant Mapstone’s life and master his empathic gift before it destroys them both.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, an ancient power lurks deep within the Green Cloak, and its aid or hindrance could mean survival for the Riders or the downfall of Sacoridia and all the free lands.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpirit of the Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A delightfully entertaining side-chapter.... Regardless of whether you've read other books from the \u003ci\u003eGreen Rider\u003c\/i\u003e series, \u003cb\u003eif you're looking for a cozy story to curl up with, this is a good choice\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Game Vortex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Green Rider series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGreen Rider\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea wonderfully captivating heroic fantasy adventure\u003c\/b\u003e.... Kristen Britain’s likable heroine and fast-paced plot kept me eagerly turning pages. This is the rarest of finds: a truly enjoyable read.” —Terry Goodkind, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of The Sword of Truth series\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Kristen Britain is \u003cb\u003eone of the most astonishing fantasy writers working today\u003c\/b\u003e. She has created a richly imagined world where magic is as real as courage, and where a young woman's heroism can change the course of history.” ―Tess Gerritsen, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Britain packs her exciting sixth Green Rider epic fantasy with new perils for her heroine, Karigan G’ladheon.... \u003cb\u003eThe pages fly by in this dramatic tale\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Britain’s latest combines familiar characters with new allies and enemies as it builds to a crucial point in the history of the land. Readers of epic fantasy and series followers will want this \u003cb\u003efinely honed, skillfully crafted tale\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Britain provides \u003cb\u003eplenty of action\u003c\/b\u003e…and a good command of character.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“In masterly fashion, Britain ultimately manages to bring the major plotlines together in a big battle.... \u003cb\u003eA rousing, satisfying adventure\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“There is something about returning to read a new book the Green Rider series that just makes me happy.... \u003cb\u003eAddictive comfort reads\u003c\/b\u003e that make me want to curl up with it until I finish.” —Speculative Herald\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“The gifted Ms. Britain writes with ease and grace as she creates \u003cb\u003ea mesmerizing fantasy ambiance\u003c\/b\u003e and an appealing heroine quite free of normal clichés.” —\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“This captivating fantasy is filled with adventure, action, and heroes. Karigan grows tremendously as a person and in the end finds her own place in this world. The characters, including minor ones, are well-developed and the plot is complex enough to get the reader thinking. This is \u003cb\u003ea real page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Kristen Britain writes so beautifully that \u003cb\u003eI never want to have to put her books down\u003c\/b\u003e.” ―Fantasy Book Review\u003cb\u003eKristen Britain\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Green Rider series. Deep within the spruce-fir forest of coastal Maine, down a rambling mossy vale, and far beneath the inkwell of the sky, you will find her woodland home, where she crafts her tales and consorts with a pair of furry, tuft-eared sprites.","brand":"DAW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304794640613,"sku":"NP9780756419165","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780756419165.jpg?v=1767737102","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/spirit-of-the-wood-isbn-9780756419165","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}