{"title":"Books by J.T. Greathouse","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781473232938","title":"The Garden of Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWAR MAKES MONSTERS OF EVERYONE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFoolish Cur, once named Wen Alder, finds that his allies in the rebellion might cross any line if it means freedom from the Empire. But he can't overcome a foe as strong as Emperor Tenet alone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eREBELLION HAS UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKoro Ha, Foolish Cur's former tutor, discovers the Empire is not so forgiving of those who raise a traitor. And their suspicion may cost him and his people more than he can imagine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE GODS ARE LURKING IN THE SHADOWS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs war against the Empire rages, Foolish Cur knows there is a greater threat. The emperor plans his own coup against the gods, and they will wreak destruction if he tries. To stop him, Foolish Cur might have to risk everything - and resort to ancient magics that could tear the world apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is perfect for fans of Robin Hobb and Shelley Parker-Chan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders can't get enough of \u003ci\u003eThe Garden of Empire\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book is a complete package of beautiful prose, well written characters, well explained magic with good battle scenes and immersive world-building' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A gripping, riveting, highly entertaining, well plotted, and well told story. A page turner that kept me hooked. A story which is epic and intimate and the same time. Loved it, loved it, loved it' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The plot was amazing. It kept me engaging and there was not even a small moment throughout the book when I didn't enjoy it. It had a huge twist in the story that I didn't see coming.  The themes of rebellion, war and its consequences, leadership, betrayals, family, friendship, duties, power are employed very well' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'We are treated to rich characterization, vivid description, a believable lush world, amazing magic, and wrenching moral conflicts' Goodreads review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A thrilling sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Hand of the Sun King\u003c\/i\u003e. The magic system is still one of the most unique I've read' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Magic in this series feels like a magic of an old style. While I love some of the more mechanistic descriptions of magic in some modern books, I love the way magic is more of an art than a science' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This focus on wider, ancient powers is elegant and vividly described, the increasing complexity was cleverly integrated and really opens the plot up to something that I think, come the third book, could be utterly shattering' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43128697258162,"sku":"9781473232938","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781473232938.jpg?v=1786020925"},{"product_id":"9781473232976","title":"The Pattern of the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe thrilling conclusion to the acclaimed Pact and Pattern series, which started with \u003ci\u003eThe Hand of the Sun King\u003c\/i\u003e. 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