{"product_id":"shedding-skins-michael-s-evans-9798464261648","title":"Shedding Skins: The Mages of Carcamesh Book 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe had her legs wrapped around him in a moment, one arm tight across his forehead pulling his head back. With her other hand, she rammed her wand up his nose with all the power she could muster.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Yes, ' she hissed in his ear, 'I am persistent.' The weave in his hand changed, morphing suddenly from revelation to something else. His staff ignited, setting fire to the air around them both. Together they screamed in pain as the fire bit, but she held on, forcing the wand deeper, until she felt the thin bone within his nose fracture, and the wand thrust easily into softness.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003eShedding Skins is the first book of a companion series to The Nine Fold Gate, and continues the story of Connor and his crusade against the High Mages of Carcamesh. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConnor is unique in all the history of magic. He is both a Mage, and a Soul Keeper; a thing never before seen. And he has made a vow. He will destroy the secret evil that sits at heart of the mage city of Carcamesh; the immortal High Mages who extend their lives through the use of terrible magics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut the high mages are supremely powerful. To destroy them, Connor must use all of his skill and power; though even that may not be enough. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd even as he searches for a way to destroy them, the high mages are searching for him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlong the way he discovers new friends and allies, and new enemies. And he uncovers secrets that reach back to the god war and the breaking of the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Mages of Carcamesh is set within the same vast and dynamic world of The Nine Fold Gate series, and takes place even as events in that series progress. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet in a vast and dynamic world of gods and magic, this epic fantasy is perfect for fans of\u003ci\u003e Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Game of Thrones.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael S. Evans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798464261648\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.88d","brand":"Michael S. Evans","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49167798141183,"sku":"9798464261648","price":17.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shedding-skins-michael-s-evans-9798464261648","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}