{"title":"K. A. Doore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK. A. Doore\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts immersive tales that blend imaginative world-building with gripping narratives, perfect for fans of speculative fiction. Readers can expect complex characters navigating high-stakes dilemmas within richly realised sci-fi and fantasy settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom tales like \u003cem\u003eThe Impossible Contract\u003c\/em\u003e, Doore explores themes of trust, power, and survival, inviting readers into stories that challenge perceptions and spark the imagination. These books are ideal for those who appreciate thoughtful, engaging speculative adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-impossible-contract-by-k-a-doore-9780765398574","title":"The Impossible Contract","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Impossible Contract\u003c\/em\u003e by K. A. Doore tells the story of Thana, who has a huge reputation to live up to as the daughter of the Serpent, ruler of Ghadid's secret clan of assassins. Her opportunity to prove herself arrives when she accepts her first contract on Heru, a dangerous foreign diplomat with the ability to bind a person's soul under his control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe may be in over her head, especially when Heru is targeted by a rival sorcerer who sends hordes of the undead to attack them both. When Heru flees, Thana has no choice but to pursue him across the sands to the Empire that intends to capture Ghadid inside its iron grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stranger in a strange city, Thana's only ally is Mo, a healer who may be too noble for her own good. Meanwhile, otherworldly and political dangers lurk around every corner, and even more sinister plans are uncovered that could lead to worldwide devastation. Can Thana rise to the challenge—even if it means facing off against an ancient evil?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244596965612,"sku":"9780765398574","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780765398574-the-impossible-contract-1.jpg?v=1788004433"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/k-a-doore.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}