{"product_id":"servant-of-the-underworld-obsidian-and-blood","title":"Servant of the Underworld","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first book in the critically acclaimed Obsidian and Blood trilogy:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear One-Knife, Tenochtitlan the capital of the Aztecs. Human sacrifice and the magic of the living blood are the only things keeping the sun in the sky and the earth fertile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Priestess disappears from an empty room drenched in blood. It should be a usual investigation for Acatl, High Priest of the Dead--except that his estranged brother is involved, and the the more he digs, the deeper he is drawn into the political and magical intrigues of noblemen, soldiers, and priests-and of the gods themselves...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREVIEWS\u003cbr\u003e‘gripping mystery steeped in blood and ancient Aztec magic. I was enthralled.’ — Sean Williams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘An Aztec priest of the dead tries to solve a murder mystery, and finds that politics may be even more powerful than magic. A vivid portrayal of an interesting culture in a truly fresh fantasy novel.’ — Kevin J. Anderson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Amid the mud and maize of the Mexica empire, Aliette de Bodard has composed a riveting story of murder, magic and sibling rivalry.’ — Elizabeth Bear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The world-building is exquisite and we *believe* we are transported to the 15th century Tenotichtlan and together with the superb voice they formed the main reason I enjoyed this book so much… Highly recommended… Ms. de Bodard is a writer to watch.’ — Fantasy Book Critic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aliette de Bodard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51830390718785,"sku":"9781625672049","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1431\/5073\/files\/9781625672049.jpg?v=1781128053","url":"https:\/\/bloodstonebookshop.com\/products\/servant-of-the-underworld-obsidian-and-blood","provider":"Bloodstone Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}