{"product_id":"roots-of-darkness-the-ashen-series-book-2-5-hardcover","title":"Roots of Darkness: The Ashen Series; Book 2.5 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDemi Winters\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin Hekla and the remnants of the Bloodaxe Crew as they battle the evil, poisonous mist threatening the citizens of Istré--and perhaps all of Íseldur--in a novella following the events of \u003ci\u003eKingdom of Claw\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTraveling the Road of Bones was only the start of Hekla's troubles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Bloodaxe Crew have arrived at the village of Istré--beleaguered and missing three of their members. They might be down in numbers, but Hekla \"Rib Smasher\" is determined they'll complete their job all the same: defeat the monstrous, sentient mist and keep the citizens of Istré safe. What she didn't expect is for Istré's bullheaded chieftain to block her every move. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExasperated, Hekla throws caution to the wind for a single passion-filled night. But to her horror, the mysterious red-cloaked warrior to whom she's spilled her deepest secrets is the Bloodaxe Crew's new temporary leader and ally--Eyvind Hakonsson. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHekla must now learn to play by Eyvind's rules while guarding her heart. But when it becomes clear that his plans align with the chieftain's, Hekla takes matters into her own hands. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNothing will stop her from keeping the innocent people of Istré safe--not even the man who haunts her thoughts.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemi Winters \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Road of Bones \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eKingdom of Claw, \u003c\/i\u003e books featuring softer female leads, grumpy heroes, and immersive worlds. Lover of all things fairy-tale, fantasy, and romance, Winters lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband and two kids. When she's not busy brainstorming fantastical worlds and morally gray love interests, she loves reading and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52959627215155,"sku":"9798217299836","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/VziRXbVXBa9798217299836.webp?v=1768470781","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/roots-of-darkness-the-ashen-series-book-2-5-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}