{"title":"Daniel Polansky","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Daniel Polansky collection, where the realms of science fiction and fantasy come alive through masterful storytelling and intricate world-building. Daniel Polansky is an acclaimed author known for his ability to weave captivating narratives that transport readers to extraordinary worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his renowned works is \u003cem\u003eThose Above: The Empty Throne Book 1\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping fantasy tale set in a universe where the powerful replenish their dominion over those beneath them. This series marks a riveting journey filled with political intrigue, enthralling characters, and battles for power that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolansky's books are celebrated for their unique blend of rich character development and compelling plotlines. His vivid imagination and attention to detail create a reading experience that is both immersive and thought-provoking, perfect for fans of speculative fiction who relish exploring new dimensions and gripping adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a longtime admirer or new to his works, the Daniel Polansky collection promises a literary adventure that will not only entertain but also challenge the way you perceive the world of sci-fi and fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"those-above-the-empty-throne-book-1-by-daniel-polansky-9781444779912","title":"Those Above: The Empty Throne Book 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey enslaved humanity three thousand years ago. Tall, strong, perfect, superhuman, and near immortal, they rule from their glittering palaces in the eternal city in the centre of the world. They are called Those Above by their subjects. They enforce their will with fire and sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-five years ago, mankind mustered an army and rose up against them, only to be slaughtered in a terrible battle. Hope died that day, but hatred survived. Whispers of another revolt are beginning to stir in the hearts of the oppressed: a woman, widowed in the war, who has dedicated her life to revenge; the general, the only man to ever defeat one of Those Above in single combat, summoned forth to raise a new legion; and a boy killer who rises from the gutter to lead an uprising in the capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThose Above\u003c\/em\u003e is the first of an extraordinary new fantasy epic by the author of the acclaimed Low Town series that will sweep the reader into a wholly alien, wholly recognisable world of rebellion and revenge, of love and of death, of intrigue and pitiless war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46709114700012,"sku":"9781444779912","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10794543482702.jpg?v=1754096389"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/daniel-polansky.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}