{"title":"Series: The Empty Throne","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eThe Empty Throne\u003c\/em\u003e series, an enthralling journey that marries elements of science fiction and fantasy seamlessly. This compelling saga, which begins with \u003cem\u003eThose Above: The Empty Throne Book 1\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to immerse themselves in a universe where power dynamics are both mythical and palpable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this series, readers embark on a grand narrative where celestial beings, known as Those Above, reign supreme over the Four Realms. These seemingly invincible beings are revered, feared, and constantly challenged by those who dwell below them. The series explores themes of rebellion, power struggles, and the intricacies of human and non-human interactions in an intricately crafted world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Empty Throne\u003c\/em\u003e series is perfect for fans of high-stakes drama and intricate world-building. With its rich character developments and vivid storytelling, this collection will not only entertain but also prompt reflection on authority, resistance, and the nature of power itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"those-above-the-empty-throne-book-1-by-daniel-polansky-9781444779912","title":"Those Above: The Empty Throne Book 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey enslaved humanity three thousand years ago. Tall, strong, perfect, superhuman, and near immortal, they rule from their glittering palaces in the eternal city in the centre of the world. They are called Those Above by their subjects. They enforce their will with fire and sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-five years ago, mankind mustered an army and rose up against them, only to be slaughtered in a terrible battle. Hope died that day, but hatred survived. Whispers of another revolt are beginning to stir in the hearts of the oppressed: a woman, widowed in the war, who has dedicated her life to revenge; the general, the only man to ever defeat one of Those Above in single combat, summoned forth to raise a new legion; and a boy killer who rises from the gutter to lead an uprising in the capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThose Above\u003c\/em\u003e is the first of an extraordinary new fantasy epic by the author of the acclaimed Low Town series that will sweep the reader into a wholly alien, wholly recognisable world of rebellion and revenge, of love and of death, of intrigue and pitiless war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46709114700012,"sku":"9781444779912","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10794543482702.jpg?v=1754096389"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-the-empty-throne.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}