{"product_id":"the-dark-cry-of-aristid-william-brian-johnson-9798359168946","title":"The Dark Cry of Aristid","description":"\u003cb\u003eA forgotten village strikes a desperate bargain - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand brings down the wrath of the gods.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe village of Elta was once the first protection against giant attacks in the kingdom. But since the\u003cbr\u003ethreat has been extinguished, the village has been forgotten... just when the villagers need protection the most. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA late summer hailstorm destroys the crops and livestock that will take Elta through the winter.\u003cbr\u003eThe White Citadel refuses aid. To stave off starvation, the local midwife turns to witchcraft forbidden by\u003cbr\u003ethe Allfather. Lofn summons an ancient entity by accident. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe is found guilty and sentenced to execution. When her burning at the stake goes horribly\u003cbr\u003eawry. The investigative arm of the White Citadel dispatches the magistrate during Elta's endless night\u003cbr\u003eand it ignites a civil war and threatens to start a war between the gods. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Dark Cry of Aristid is based on Norse mythology and folklore. For readers of Tolkien, Glen Cook, \u003cbr\u003eand Grimdark adventures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Brian Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798359168946\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/22\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d","brand":"William Brian Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454161039615,"sku":"9798359168946","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1f3e5d9d-ece8-4488-9290-7c10ca15bf91.jpg?v=1777304529","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-dark-cry-of-aristid-william-brian-johnson-9798359168946","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}