{"product_id":"9781504099271","title":"Ascendant Sun","description":"Author: Catherine Asaro\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781504099271\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Open Road Integrated Media\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 18 Jun 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this \"fast-paced and pleasing entry in the Saga of the Skolian Empire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e,\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ean advanced race enslaves the heir apparent to a rival kingdom (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Kelric, the long-lost son of the Imperial Skolian family, has finally escaped his gilded cage. Having lived at the mercy of a secret colony for nearly two decades, Kelric returns to the Skolian universe, injured and alone-only to discover the rest of his family is either dead or being held hostage. It leaves Kelric as the only heir to rule the empire, a secret he guards with his life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Knowing survival depends on blending in-as much as a bio-enhanced warrior can-he takes work on a merchant vessel. But when the ship is captured by the Aristos, a superior race intent on conquering his people, Kelric becomes a pleasure slave for a powerful queen among his enemies. He must find a way to escape and take his rightful throne before it is too late-for his own sake, the sake of those he loves, and the sake the empire he is destined to rule....\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Skolian Empire series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Asaro's Skolian saga is now nearly as long and in many ways as compelling as \u003ci\u003eDune\u003c\/i\u003e, if not more so, featuring a multitude of stronger female characters.\" -\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026amp;lt;\/DESC\u0026amp;gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Asaro reveals fascinating new aspects of her talent with each new book, and readers can always expect something fresh, different, and absolutely wonderful.\" -\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The ending of \u003ci\u003eAscendant Sun\u003c\/i\u003e is dramatic and touching. Most readers, including myself, will be eager to know what happens next.\" -\u003ci\u003eFantasy Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919679307934,"sku":"ING-9781504099271","price":35.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781504099271.jpg?v=1782814444","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781504099271","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}