{"title":"Series: Kagen the Damned","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKagen the Damned\u003c\/strong\u003e series weaves a rich tapestry across diverse themes, inviting readers into a world where arts, culture, politics, and philosophy intersect. Each title offers a unique perspective, whether exploring historical figures, delving into social movements, or presenting imaginative narratives that challenge conventional boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom thought-provoking reflections on justice and leadership to tales of adventure and personal growth, this collection engages the curious mind and the passionate heart alike. Readers can expect a compelling blend of insight and storytelling that spans genres and subjects, perfect for those seeking depth and discovery in their literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kagen-the-damned-by-jonathan-maberry-9781250783974","title":"Kagen the Damned","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKagen the Damned\u003c\/em\u003e follows the story of Kagen Vale, the trusted and feared captain of the palace guard, specifically charged with protecting the royal children of Gessleyn, the 89th queen of the unbroken line of the Silver Lands. One fateful night, while Kagen is drugged by a woman in a tavern, the Silver Lands are overrun, and the entire royal family is killed and burned as a sacrifice to the dark gods of the immortal Witch-King. The once-thriving kingdom is left in ruins, and its people are enslaved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaunted and broken, Kagen becomes a wanderer, taking on odd jobs and seeking revenge against his enemies. He eventually hears a rumour that the royal twins might still be alive, potentially being raised for dark sacrificial purposes. Determined to fulfil his oath, Kagen sets out on a mission to find the royal children, protect them, and train them to lead a campaign to reclaim the throne. His quest takes him to strange lands where he confronts the supernatural in its many bizarre and terrifying aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Witcher\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/em\u003e in New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry's brilliant new fantasy series, \u003cem\u003eKagen the Damned\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Distribution and Logistics Company (TDLC)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46458922238188,"sku":"9781250783974","price":39.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250783974.jpg?v=1747780585"},{"product_id":"son-of-the-poison-rose-by-jonathan-maberry-9781250783998","title":"Son of the Poison Rose","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Empire is in ruins. War is in the wind. Kagen and his allies are on the run from the Witch-king. Wild magic is running rampant everywhere. Spies and secret cabals plot from the shadows of golden thrones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKagen Vale is the most wanted man in the world, with a death sentence on his head and a reward for him—dead or alive—that would tempt a saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Witch-king has new allies who bring a terrible weapon—a cursed disease that drives people into a murderous rage. If the disease is allowed to spread, the whole of the West will tear itself apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to build an army of resistance fighters and unearth magical weapons of his own, Kagen and his friends have to survive attacks and storms at sea, brave the haunted wastelands of the snowy north, fight their way across the deadly Cathedral Mountains, and rediscover a lost city filled with cannibal warriors, old ghosts, and monsters from other worlds. Along with his reckless adventurer brothers, Kagen races against time to save more than the old empire. If he fails, the world will be drenched in a tsunami of bloodshed and horror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSon of the Poison Rose\u003c\/em\u003e weaves politics and espionage, sorcery and swordplay, treachery and heroism as the damned outcast Kagen fights against the forces of ultimate darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244157087980,"sku":"9781250783998","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250783998-son-of-the-poison-rose-1.jpg?v=1787994024"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/series-kagen-the-damned.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}