{"product_id":"frosted-cogs-of-fall-barry-blitzworth-9789527551103","title":"Frosted Cogs of Fall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a story of our lives. Just add a little magic and fairy dust to the mix, and there you have it. It's a story where ordinary people, not the high and mighty, must take the reins of their lives to steer the world towards something better, despite overwhelming odds.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis standalone novel is part of the Tickled Tales of Aurorium series, yet it requires no prior reading of the first book in the series, 'The Cosmic Librarian, ' to enjoy the ride.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are tossed into the middle of a tale with intertwining paths of life. William, a young potato farmer's son; Penelope, a clock-smithing apprentice; Quizzik, a young inventor still seeking his first success; and an elderly wizard named Zorander and his cat, Rufus, all find themselves in quite a pickle. On their unlikely journey toward the upcoming Middlewinter, our unlikely heroes encounter prankster fairies, sentient timepieces, and a power-hungry president who is manipulating the new postal system in Gutterhaven-as you might have guessed-and, of course, a lost-and-found little god.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is perfect for those who savor whimsical wizardry, enchanted realms, and satirical takes on the reality we inhabit.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenelope's mundane life, filled with routine morning shifts, takes a fantastical turn when she and her childhood friend Quizzik decide to take a shortcut. They soon stumble upon a caged fairy, guarded by a wizard so powerful he has forgotten more about magic than most will ever know-including the location of his own spellbook. And so, their lives change for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs winter draws near, bringing with it daunting deadlines, they plunge into a whirlpool of magical mishaps. The chill isn't just in the air-it threatens to freeze the very hands of time at Pendulum Promenade. Meanwhile, young William, endowed with the ability to see fairy-kind, confronts the peril of frost sleep, a threat all too real and imminent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat time does the clock of fate mark for them all?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-----------\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDive into the enchanting world of Barry Blitzworth, where every tick-tock is a beat in a symphony of spells, laughter, and mystery. This novel is more than just a fantasy tale-it's a journey into a world where every moment counts and the unexpected is just around the corner. A must-read for fans of Terry Pratchett and Discworld, much like his first book, 'The Cosmic Librarian.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barry Blitzworth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9527551102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789527551103\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atheon Fenix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/12\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 330\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.74d","brand":"Barry Blitzworth","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49166355759359,"sku":"9789527551103","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/frosted-cogs-of-fall-barry-blitzworth-9789527551103","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}