{"title":"Books by Justin Lee Anderson","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780356519531","title":"The Lost War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'STRIKINGLY INTENSE. . . IMMERSIVE AND THOROUGHLY COMPELLING' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSFX\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe war is over but peace can be hell.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDemons continue to burn farmlands, violent mercenaries roam the wilds and a plague is spreading. The country of Eidyn is on its knees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a society that fears and shuns him, Aranok is the first mage to be named king's envoy. And his latest task is to restore and exiled foreign queen to her throne. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe band of allies he assembles each have their own unique skills. But they are strangers to one another, and at every step across the ravaged land, a new threat emerges, lies are revealed and distrust could destroy everything they are working for. Somehow, Aranok must bring his companions together and uncover the conspiracy that threatens the kingdom - before war returns to the realms again. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA fast-paced epic fantasy, filled with swashbuckling action and expansive worldbuilding, \u003ci\u003eThe Lost War\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for fans of Nicholas Eames' \u003ci\u003eKings of the Wyld \u003c\/i\u003eand RJ Barker.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eThe Lost War\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An \u003cb\u003eexciting, action-packed \u003c\/b\u003efantasy' Mark Lawrence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Justin's book reads like you've been \u003cb\u003edropped in the middle of a classic fantasy adventure\u003c\/b\u003e, full of familiar elements twisted to be terrifying. . . \u003cb\u003eExquisite\u003c\/b\u003e' Gareth Hanrahan, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Sword Defiant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eExcellent - full of great characters, tense action scenes and truly surprising twists.\u003c\/b\u003e A highly recommended read' James Islington, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow of What was Lost\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eRich in action and intrigue\u003c\/b\u003e, this fantasy adventure with a Scottish flavour is \u003cb\u003esure to please fans of David Gemmell\u003c\/b\u003e' Anthony Ryan, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA fantastic read\u003c\/b\u003e. . . It's an \u003cb\u003eexceptional\u003c\/b\u003e book and I can't recommend it enough' Steve McHugh, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Raven\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e '\u003cb\u003eCompelling and entertaining\u003c\/b\u003e. . . inventive and fun.' \u003ci\u003eSciFiNow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Genuinely\u003cb\u003e surprised and delighted me\u003c\/b\u003e' Anna Stephens, author of \u003ci\u003eGodblind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e '\u003cb\u003eHighly entertaining fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e. . .extremely readable' Tom Lloyd, author of \u003ci\u003eTwilight Reign\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'A blistering tale \u003cb\u003epacked with action and adventure\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eEvening News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e '\u003cb\u003eOutstanding\u003c\/b\u003e. . . \u003ci\u003eThe Lost War\u003c\/i\u003e is easily one of the biggest surprises of the year' \u003ci\u003eNovel Notions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'This book has a \u003cb\u003eperfect blend of everything\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eSpells and Spaceships\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43128911724722,"sku":"9780356519531","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780356519531.jpg?v=1786014070"},{"product_id":"9780356519562","title":"The Bitter Crown","description":"\u003cp\u003e'A page-turning adventure propelled by an inventive plot. . . Readers will once again be left clamouring for a sequel'\u003ci\u003e Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second novel in Justin Lee Anderson's sensational epic fantasy series where the war for a kingdom exits the shadows now that a terrifying secret has been revealed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fog of war is lifted and the conspiracy at the heart of Eidyn finally exposed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow they know the truth, Aranok and his allies must find a way to free a country that doesn't know it's held captive. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut with divided loyalties and his closest friendship shaken, can their alliance hold against overwhelming odds? The quest to retake the country begins here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fast-paced epic fantasy, filled with swashbuckling action and expansive worldbuilding, \u003ci\u003eThe Bitter Crown \u003c\/i\u003eis the gripping sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Lost War,\u003c\/i\u003e perfect for fans of Nicholas Eames and RJ Barker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Lost War\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure with a Scottish flavour is sure to please fans of David Gemmell' Anthony Ryan, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An exciting, action-packed fantasy' Mark Lawrence, on \u003ci\u003eThe Lost War\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Strikingly intense. . . immersive and thoroughly compelling' \u003ci\u003eSFX\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Compelling and entertaining. . . inventive and fun.' \u003ci\u003eSciFiNow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Genuinely surprised and delighted me' Anna Stephens, author of \u003ci\u003eGodblind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Highly entertaining fantasy. . .extremely readable' Tom Lloyd, author of \u003ci\u003eTwilight Reign\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Outstanding. . . \u003ci\u003eThe Lost War\u003c\/i\u003e is easily one of the biggest surprises of the year' \u003ci\u003eNovel Notions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book has a perfect blend of everything' \u003ci\u003eSpells and Spaceships\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43595671437490,"sku":"9780356519562","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780356519562_6d5f37ad-97bd-489f-b272-9e8fb3e88da6.jpg?v=1786014072"},{"product_id":"9780356519579","title":"The Damned King","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'STRIKINGLY INTENSE. . . 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Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure with a Scottish flavour is sure to please fans of David Gemmell' \u003c\/b\u003eAnthony Ryan, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author​\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Eidyn Saga\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lost War\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bitter Crown \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Damned King\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Lost War\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eCompelling and entertaining\u003c\/b\u003e. . . inventive and fun.' \u003ci\u003eSciFiNow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Genuinely\u003cb\u003e surprised and delighted me\u003c\/b\u003e' Anna Stephens, author of \u003ci\u003eGodblind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eHighly entertaining fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e. . .extremely readable' Tom Lloyd, author of \u003ci\u003eTwilight Reign\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A blistering tale \u003cb\u003epacked with action and adventure\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eEvening News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eOutstanding\u003c\/b\u003e. . . \u003ci\u003eThe Lost War\u003c\/i\u003e is easily one of the biggest surprises of the year' \u003ci\u003eNovel Notions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book has a \u003cb\u003eperfect blend of everything\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eSpells and Spaceships\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55897282052469,"sku":"9780356519579","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780356519579_0b77e8c5-e63e-4edb-864e-22265ce69fde.jpg?v=1786014072"},{"product_id":"bastard-throne","title":"The Bastard Throne","description":null,"brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499239874933,"sku":"9780356519609","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-justin-lee-anderson.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}