{"product_id":"the-grace-of-kings-paperback","title":"The Grace of Kings - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKen Liu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All Time\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo men rebel together against tyranny--and then become rivals--in this first sweeping book of an epic fantasy series from Ken Liu, recipient of Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards. Hailed as one of the best books of 2015 by NPR.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWily, charming Kuni Garu, a bandit, and stern, fearless Mata Zyndu, the son of a deposed duke, seem like polar opposites. Yet, in the uprising against the emperor, the two quickly become the best of friends after a series of adventures fighting against vast conscripted armies, silk-draped airships, and shapeshifting gods. Once the emperor has been overthrown, however, they each find themselves the leader of separate factions--two sides with very different ideas about how the world should be run and the meaning of justice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFans of intrigue, intimate plots, and action will find a new series to embrace in the Dandelion Dynasty.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKen Liu is an award-winning American author of speculative fiction. His collection, \u003ci\u003eThe Paper Menagerie and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, has been published in more than a dozen languages. Liu's other works include \u003ci\u003eThe Grace of Kings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall of Storms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Veiled Throne\u003c\/i\u003e, and a second collection \u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Girl and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e. He has been involved in multiple media adaptations of his work including the short story \"Good Hunting,\" adapted as an episode in Netflix's animated series \u003ci\u003eLove, Death + Robots\u003c\/i\u003e; and AMC's \u003ci\u003ePantheon\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted from an interconnected series of short stories. \"The Hidden Girl,\" \"The Message,\" and \"The Cleaners\" have also been optioned for development. Liu previously worked as a software engineer, corporate lawyer, and litigation consultant. He frequently speaks at conferences and universities on topics including futurism, cryptocurrency, the history of technology, and the value of storytelling. Liu lives with his family near Boston, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 656\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 09, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987719487789,"sku":"9781481424288","price":22.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/emh0TVhRU0l4aWs4YmZ6MEhDdGFzQT09.webp?v=1776183684","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-grace-of-kings-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}