{"title":"Max Francis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Francis\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts immersive tales that blend thrilling \u003cem\u003esci-fi\u003c\/em\u003e elements with rich fantasy worlds. His work captures the imagination with intricate plots and vivid settings, where honour and rebellion intertwine in unexpected ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect stories filled with dynamic characters navigating moral complexities and daring adventures. Francis’s narratives explore themes of loyalty, courage, and the clashes between tradition and innovation, making his books a compelling choice for fans of speculative fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"honour-heresy-by-max-francis-9780008810283","title":"Honour \u0026 Heresy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstagram sensation Max Francis makes his highly anticipated debut with this atmospheric, gothic, dark academic fantasy of two scholars racing each other to find answers to an invasion in a haunted library, perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eKatabasis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Study in Drowning.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A stunning debut with all the lush, gothic atmosphere that I adore' \u003cstrong\u003eAva Reid\u003c\/strong\u003e, No.1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eA Study in Drowning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'As twisting and turning as the shelves in an ancient library, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHonour \u0026amp; Heresy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e will keep readers turning the pages to watch the mystery, and the tender romance, unfold' \u003cstrong\u003eS. M. Hallow\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Halls of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoy Dawnseve cares more for philosophy than battle. But, in a society that shuns literature in favour of their ongoing war, Roy must face a difficult choice: brave the front lines or investigate the identity of their foes in the Orphic Basilica, an ancient, abandoned library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Roy chooses to unravel the mystery, it soon becomes clear that the Orphic Basilica isn’t without its own horrors. Strange voices echo down the halls, ghosts roam the bookshelves, and those who stepped foot in the library have either emerged insane or were driven to their own demise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoy’s partner in the investigation is Percival Atherton, a manipulative, enigmatic and distractingly charming scholar who has no qualms about belittling Roy. As a fierce snowstorm isolates them from civilisation, Roy and Percival must grapple with their tormented pasts, an unexpected romance, and an age-old conspiracy whose secrets are certain to wipe Northgard from history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with all the yearning of a rivals-to-lovers romance, the intrigue and fear of a dark academia, and the wonder and discovery of an epic fantasy, \u003cem\u003eHonour \u0026amp; Heresy\u003c\/em\u003e is ultimately a story of self-discovery amidst the chaos of war and a long, cold winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47380784906476,"sku":"9780008810283","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008810283.jpg?v=1773292210"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/max-francis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}