{"product_id":"blood-and-jade-ken-lizzi-9798544168430","title":"Blood and Jade","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen an ancient sorcerer pursues an enchanted blade at any cost, only one man stands in his way.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArchaeologists uncovering a lost Mayan city unearth a magic artifact. An earthquake disturbs the operations of neighboring narcotraffickers. An ancient sorcerer and his mercenary henchmen arrive to claim the artifact. \u003cbr\u003eWhen these three factions converge, Karl Thorson, ex-Special Forces, is thrust into action.\u003cbr\u003eDexicos Megistos, a nigh immortal sorcerer, wants to retrieve a mystical jade dagger. Alejandra Matamoros-Lopez wants to smuggle narcotics through the tunnels beneath the ruins, avoiding the notice of rival cartels. Professor May Chen wants to see if any sparks remain from her relationship with the head of the archaeological dig.\u003cbr\u003eKarl Thorson just wants to do his job, and maybe have a cold beer. \u003cbr\u003eCan he safeguard the archaeologists, especially the lovely Professor May Chen? Can he defeat a murderous band of narcotraffickers? And can he deprive the sorcerer Dexicos Megistos of the jade dagger?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the first book in the \u003ci\u003eSemi-Autos and Sorcery\u003c\/i\u003e series. It's the kind of Urban\/Contemporary Fantasy fans of Larry Correia and Jim Butcher are hungering for.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A fast-paced fantasy romp which is not anything like Indiana Jones, though you might be forgiven if you notice a similar feel ...It is a fun ride, really.\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e--Steve Perry, NYT Bestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eIndiana Jones and the Army of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ken Lizzi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798544168430\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/26\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.64d","brand":"Ken Lizzi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440477909247,"sku":"9798544168430","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7eaa8c7b-0f72-4f6b-a1ed-13a8660926c5.jpg?v=1777182697","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/blood-and-jade-ken-lizzi-9798544168430","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}