{"title":"Ben Shepherd","description":"\u003cp\u003eBen Shepherd's work immerses readers in richly imagined worlds where science fiction meets gripping fantasy. His writing deftly blends dark, atmospheric settings with complex characters, creating stories that linger long after the final page. Expect tales that challenge reality while exploring the depths of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a compelling voice and a talent for suspense, Ben Shepherd crafts narratives filled with tension and unexpected twists. His books invite fans of \u003cem\u003eSci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003c\/em\u003e to explore thrilling adventures that balance speculative elements with profound emotional resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blood-drunk-by-ben-shepherd-9781035083831","title":"Blood Drunk","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gritty pub crawl from the blood-soaked streets of South London to the elite hallways of vampire royalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreddie Burns just wants ten pints, football violence, and the chance to take over his uncle's fading gangland empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when a routine hit goes tits up, Freddie discovers a new kind of organised crime—one where vampires are real and monsters hide in plain sight. Good thing Freddie has a nasty talent for giving vampires a good kicking—them, and anyone else who looks at him funny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreddie's power to rip magical strength from the death of living things drags him to a world he never knew existed. Now he's staring down shadowy organisations, a magical underworld, gruesome vampire initiations, and a blood-chilling covenant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt might be up to Freddie to save the world—or at least not wreck it entirely. He just needs a drink and a smoke first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlood Drunk\u003c\/em\u003e by Ben Shepherd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900875456748,"sku":"9781035083831","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035083831-blood-drunk.jpg?v=1783434263"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ben-shepherd.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}