{"product_id":"steelbound-hardcover","title":"Steelbound - 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\u003eW. a. Simpson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this powerful combination of dark romance and epic fantasy an exiled princess and a chronomancer must unite, finally saving the Riven Isles. A beautiful hardcover edition with sprayed edges, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn \"expansive magical adventure\" - Publishers Weekly on \u003ci\u003eTinderbox\u003c\/i\u003e, Book 1 of 'Tales from the Riven Isles' \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the epic conclusion of the \u003ci\u003eTales from the Riven Isles\u003c\/i\u003e series, Ursa, a once selfish princess turned bitter exile, and Lucea, a determined chronomancer, must unite to stop the Rot threatening their world. Tasked with recovering the Steel Driver's Hammer, a powerful relic, they face internal demons and external threats. Their journey through a world teetering on the brink of destruction reveals secrets that could save or doom the Riven Isles. \u003ci\u003eSteelbound\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping tale of redemption, resilience, and the power of unity in the face of overwhelming darkness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTales from the Riven Isles\u003c\/i\u003e is a dark fantasy series set in a world outside of our own, where the characters of myth and fairy-tales exist, and their legends live on. Featuring the novels: \u003ci\u003eTinderbox\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTarotmancer, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Hatter's Daughter \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSteelbound.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLAME TREE PRESS\u003c\/b\u003e is the imprint of long-standing independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to excellent original writing in horror, science fiction and fantasy. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress. Awarded independent publisher of 2024 by the British Fantasy Society.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendy A. Simpson\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of fantasy and science fiction whose work blends emotional resonance with genre-defying imagination. She began writing at five and completed her first novel by fourteen, starting with mysteries before discovering speculative fiction through the influence of Ray Bradbury. Her contemporary, character-driven style often centers strong, complex female protagonists navigating richly built worlds.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer debut novel, \u003ci\u003eTinderbox\u003c\/i\u003e, and its sequel, \u003ci\u003eTarotmancer\u003c\/i\u003e, launched the Tales from the Riven Isles series with Flame Tree Press. \u003ci\u003eTinderbox\u003c\/i\u003e reached the Top 100 on Amazon's Best Sellers List in Black \u0026amp; African American Fantasy Fiction and won the 2022 Foreword INDIES Gold Award for Fantasy. The third installment, \u003ci\u003eThe Hatter's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e, released in April 2025, and the final volume, \u003ci\u003eSteelbound\u003c\/i\u003e, arrives June 9, 2026. Critics have compared her work to N. K. Jemisin, L. Penelope, and Sarah J. Maas.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWendy is currently developing several new projects for her readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Girl of Morning Glory\u003c\/i\u003e (MG contemporary fantasy), \u003ci\u003eThe Last Storyteller\u003c\/i\u003e (grimdark fantasy), \u003ci\u003eThe Good Guys\u003c\/i\u003e (AU contemporary fantasy), and \u003ci\u003eImmortal Stream\u003c\/i\u003e (science-fantasy).\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA proud Delaware native, she lives with her older brother -- fondly known as Big Brother -- and two diva cats. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, gardening, gaming, and streaming on Twitch as Runic Nightshade. Visit her at www.authorwasimpson.com to explore her works-in-progress and connect.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.2 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 09, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43443855687769,"sku":"9781787589827","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6465\/9545\/files\/7zxgCVwqgt9781787589827.webp?v=1781794504","url":"https:\/\/warrenssanctuaryofthemind.myshopify.com\/fr\/products\/steelbound-hardcover","provider":"Warren's sanctuary of the mind","version":"1.0","type":"link"}