{"product_id":"blood-ties-hardcover","title":"Blood Ties - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eL. Waithman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt the heart of an ancient prophecy is young Lucas, who has the sole power to save two medieval kingdoms from destruction . . . but will he discover this ultimate secret before it's too late?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLucas has been raised as a blacksmith's son; an outsider ostracized by the other village children. One night at a nearby monastery, a mysterious black stone whispers a haunting premonition to Lucas. When his father is murdered, the monks take Lucas in, convinced he is an extraordinary hero foretold by destiny. However, a restless Lucas runs off to join a circus where he draws the attention of the powerful King Itan, who believes Lucas is one of \"the chosen\"--a group of boys who are descendants of great warriors. The king will stop at nothing to compel Lucas to join his chosen army, all while the soldiers who killed Lucas's father are closing in. Before long, Lucas is embroiled in a plot to defeat the king while an unseen enemy begins planning to bring the young man down before he learns of his remarkable power. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis first novel of L. Waithman's richly imagined fantasy series will leave you eagerly awaiting Lucas's next adventure.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlood Ties\u003c\/i\u003e is L. Waithman's debut novel. She lives in Texas with her husband and three children. When not writing, she volunteers her time to archeology and the education of students about the Texas Revolution of 1836. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 344\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.26 x 9.06 x 6.22 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 12, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42697964879935,"sku":"9781626349223","price":25.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/649565503c6b67fca410d123fd0a2761.webp?v=1765009864","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/blood-ties-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}