{"product_id":"locklands","title":"Locklands","description":"                                            Once, Sancia Grado was just a thief with a grudge and a rare talent. Then she learned how to use that talent, and beat the great merchant houses of Tevanne at their own game. With Clef and Berenice, she even saw off an immortal hierophant - but the war they're fighting now is one they know they can't win.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Absolutely riveting . . . A magnificent, mind-blowing start to a series I'm hungry for' - Amal El-Mohtar, co-author of \u003ci\u003eThis is How You Lose the Time War\u003c\/i\u003e, in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eon\u003ci\u003e Foundryside\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis time, they're not facing robber-baron elites or an immortal hierophant, but an entity whose intelligence is spread over half the globe: a ghost in the machine using the magic of scriving to possess and control not just objects, but human minds.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite all their efforts their enemy marches on, implacable, unstoppable - and it's closing in on its true prize: an ancient doorway that leads to the centre of creation itself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'One of the best fantasy writers on the scene today' says \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSancia and her friends glimpse a last desperate opportunity to stop this unbeatable foe - but to do so, they'll have to unlock the centuries-old mystery of scriving's origins and pull off the most daring heist they've ever attempted.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd as if that weren't enough, their adversary might just have a spy in their ranks - and a last trick up its sleeve . . .\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cb\u003elarge-scale conflicts\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003enew characters\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eclimactic ending\u003c\/b\u003e set the stage for more\u003cb\u003e exciting action and adventure \u003c\/b\u003eto come in the \u003cb\u003ecomplex, ever-expanding world \u003c\/b\u003eof the series - BOOKLIST (starred review)\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoundryside\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eblew me away\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ethis is a perfect sequel\u003c\/b\u003e . . . the book I've \u003cb\u003emost thoroughly and uncomplicatedly enjoyed \u003c\/b\u003ethis year so far. It \u003cb\u003eshocked and delighted and upset me\u003c\/b\u003e from page to page, managing to \u003cb\u003ethread humour and pathos and intrigue\u003c\/b\u003e together with the speed and precision of a loom. I'm \u003cb\u003eso excited to see what happens next\u003c\/b\u003e - AMAL EL-MOHTAR in THE NEW YORK TIMES\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eexciting beginning\u003c\/b\u003e of a promising new epic fantasy series. Prepare for \u003cb\u003eancient mysteries, innovative magic, and heart-pounding heists\u003c\/b\u003e - BRANDON SANDERSON, New York Times bestselling author of Oathbringer on Foundryside\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInventive, immersive \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e thrilling\u003c\/b\u003e. Do yourself \u003cb\u003ea favour and pick this up\u003c\/b\u003e - KEVIN HEARNE, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles\u003cbr\u003eRobert Jackson Bennett is the author of The Founders trilogy - \u003ci\u003eFoundryside\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShorefall \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLocklands - \u003c\/i\u003e and the Divine Cities trilogy, which was a Hugo Award finalist in the Best Series category. The first book in the series, \u003ci\u003eCity of Stairs\u003c\/i\u003e, was also a finalist for the World Fantasy and Locus Awards, and the second, \u003ci\u003eCity of Blades\u003c\/i\u003e, was a finalist for the World Fantasy, Locus and British Fantasy Awards. His previous novels have won the Edgar Award, the Shirley Jackson Award and the Philip K. Dick Citation of Excellence. Robert lives in Austin, Texas with his family.\r\n                                        ","brand":"Robert Jackson Bennett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42387961282751,"sku":"9781529414103","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/1689\/8751\/files\/tKKS7EE8_-wV4hi7k4_r6bfrSIWUf0OQpFU1Gzx9RU6M2Q_60_60.jpg?v=1687049319","url":"https:\/\/www.popweasel.co.nz\/products\/locklands","provider":"Pop Weasel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}