{"product_id":"the-first-binding-hardcover","title":"The First Binding - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eR. R. Virdi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first novel of this new epic fantasy series from R.R. Virdi.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll legends are born of truths. And just as much lies. These are mine. Judge me for what you will. But you will hear my story first. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI buried the village of Ampur under a mountain of ice and snow. Then I killed their god. I've stolen old magics and been cursed for it. I started a war with those that walked before mankind and lost the princess I loved, and wanted to save. I've called lightning and bound fire. I am legend. And I am a monster. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMy name is Ari. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd this is the story of how I let loose the first evil.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eR.R. VIRDI\u003c\/b\u003e is a two-time Dragon Award finalist and a Nebula Award finalist. He is the author of the urban fantasy series The Grave Report and The Books of Winter. One of his short stories is part of a collection of artists' works to go to the moon aboard the Astrobotic Peregrine Lunar Lander in 2022. His love of classic cars drove him to work in the automotive industry for many years before he realized he'd do a better job of maintaining his passion if he stayed away from customers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe was born and raised in Northern Virginia and is a first generation Indian-American with all the baggage that comes with. He's offended a long list of incalculable ancestors by choosing to drop out of college and not pursue one of three pre-destined careers: a lawyer, doctor, engineer. Instead, he decided to chase his dream of being an author. His family is still coping with this decision a decade later. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe expects them to come around in another fifteen to twenty years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShould the writing gig not work out, he aims to follow his backup plan and become a dancing shark for a Katy Perry music video.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 832\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.38 x 9.47 x 6.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 16, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698908303423,"sku":"9781250796172","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/4999274b8c0ecc8076052777622ebeca.webp?v=1765011758","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-first-binding-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}