{"product_id":"the-merlin-prophecy-book-one-battle-of-kings","title":"The Merlin Prophecy Book One: Battle of Kings","description":"\u003cb\u003eBOY, HEALER, PROPHET--THE EPIC TALE OF MERLIN BEGINS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the town of Segontium a wild storm washes a fugitive ashore. He brutally rapes the granddaughter of the ruler of the Deceangli tribe, leaving her to bear his son, Myrddion Merlinus (Merlin). Spurned as a demon seed, the child is raised by his grandmother and, as soon as he turns nine, he is apprenticed to a skilled alchemist who hones the boy's remarkable gift of prophecy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeanwhile, the High King of the Britons, Vortigern, is rebuilding the ancient fortress at Dinas Emrys. According to a prophecy, he must use the blood of a demon seed--a human sacrifice--to make his towers stand firm. Myrddion's life is now in jeopardy, but the gifted boy understands that he has a richer destiny to fulfill. Soon Vortigern shall be known as the harbinger of chaos, and Myrddion must use his gifts for good in a land besieged by evil. So begins the young healer's journey to greatness . . .","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48833652719821,"sku":"9781476715124","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/1529\/9533\/files\/imageloader_df580c94-e5db-4574-b693-0f69cfdf7d5c.jpg?v=1790891390","url":"https:\/\/booksatmidnight.com\/products\/the-merlin-prophecy-book-one-battle-of-kings","provider":"Books At Midnight","version":"1.0","type":"link"}