{"product_id":"the-final-strife-the-battle-drum-the-ending-fire-matching-4-set","title":"The Final Strife, The Battle Drum \u0026 The Ending Fire - matching #4 set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Final Strife (book 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Empire rules by blood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eRed is the blood of the elite, of magic, of control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBlue is the blood of the poor, of workers, of the resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eClear is the blood of the servants, of the crushed, of the invisible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aktibar – a set of trials held every ten years to find the next Ember rulers of the Empire – is about to begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll can join but not just anyone can win; it requires great skill and ingenuity to become the future wardens of Strength, Knowledge, Truth and Duty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSylah was destined to win the trials and be crowned Warden of Strength. Stolen by blue-blooded rebels she was raised with a Duster’s heart; forged as a weapon to bring down from within the red-blooded Embers’ regime of cruelty. But when her adopted family were brutally murdered those dreams of a better future turned to dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, the flame of hope may yet be rekindled because Sylah wasn’t made to sparkle, she was born to burn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAnd it’s up to her whether she rules the empire or destroys it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Battle Drum (book 2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eMurder. Secrets. Sacrifice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnoor is the first blue-blooded ruler of the Wardens’ Empire. When she is accused of a murder she didn’t commit, she must solve the mystery to save her reign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer beloved, Sylah, braves new lands to find a solution for the hurricane that threatens to destroy her home. But should she sacrifice her old life to raise her sword once more?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spy, Hassa, finds herself on a trail of crimes in the city. Her search uncovers the true extent of the empire’s atrocities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three women find their answers – but at what cost to their world?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ending Fire (book 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eFOR REBELLION TO IGNITE, SOMETHING MUST BURN.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wardens’ Empire is falling. A vigilante known only as the Truthsayer is raising an army against the wardens. Sylah and Hassa must navigate the politics of this new world, all the while searching for Anoor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the sea, the Blood Forged prepare for war, requesting aid from other governments. Jond’s role as major general sees him training their soldiers for combat, but matters of the heart will prove to be the hardest battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Zalaam celebrate the arrival of the Child of Fire, heralding the start of the final battle. Anoor’s doubts are eclipsed by the powers of her new god. Soon the Zalaam set off on their last voyage – and few expect to return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldsboro Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57009782653301,"sku":"3D4-7C8-5D7","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/4900\/5606\/files\/957826c1-9847-47f4-b6ab-ed6d38ebb90b.jpg?v=1774880591","url":"https:\/\/goldsborobooks.com\/products\/the-final-strife-the-battle-drum-the-ending-fire-matching-4-set","provider":"Goldsboro Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}