{"title":"Series: Broken Earth Trilogy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the gripping narrative of the \u003cem\u003eBroken Earth Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed series by N.K. Jemisin. This Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy collection takes you through a world on the brink of geological collapse, where society must endure the devastating effects of constant seismic upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe trilogy kicks off with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Fifth Season\u003c\/strong\u003e, introducing you to a land where earthquakes are a constant threat and a mother must find her daughter amidst the ensuing chaos. The journey continues in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Obelisk Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e, as hidden powers and ancient secrets begin to emerge, altering the fate of the characters and their world. Finally, in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone Sky\u003c\/strong\u003e, the series reaches its explosive conclusion, unravelling the deepest mysteries of a fractured earth and its resilient inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor avid readers and collectors alike, the \u003cstrong\u003eBroken Earth Trilogy: Box Set Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the complete saga in one convenient package. Ideal for those looking to dive into a richly woven narrative filled with tension, survival, and the incredible strength of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin countless fans who have been mesmerised by this unique blend of science fiction and fantasy, and experience a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-broken-earth-trilogy-box-set-edition","title":"The Broken Earth Trilogy: Box set edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN. K. Jemisin's riveting \u003cem\u003eBroken Earth Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e has shattered records and transcended boundaries, earning her the distinction of being the only novelist to win three Hugo Awards in three consecutive years. This exquisitely presented box set brings together all three groundbreaking novels for the first time, offering fans a complete, immersive experience in a world unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the tumultuous landscapes of the Stillness, a world perpetually disturbed by seismic upheaval, where the Earth's power can be both a tool and a weapon, these novels explore themes of survival, power, and family in a narrative praised as 'intricate and extraordinary' by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this world of active volcanoes, shifting tectonics, and deadly earthquakes, warring factions vie for control, morality is twisted, and a fractured Earth mirrors a family torn apart. 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As a murdered son and a missing daughter tear at her heart, Essun must navigate this merciless landscape to find her family and protect what remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 2: \u003cem\u003eThe Obelisk Gate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Season of endings grows darker, as civilization fades into the long cold night.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssun, now having found a semblance of refuge, continues her desperate search for her missing daughter, Nassun. Instead, she must deal with Alabaster Tenring, the very individual who has initiated the destruction of the world. Alabaster harbours a request that only Essun can fulfil, one that could shift the balance between survival and annihilation in their faltering civilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 3: \u003cem\u003eThe Stone Sky\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Moon will soon return. 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Here, the power of the earth itself is both a formidable force to be controlled and a weapon turned against humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins with an explosive event: the Great Red Rift has erupted across the heart of the continent, sending ash billowing into the sky and blotting out the sun. This catastrophic event signals the end of the world as it is known. But for Essun, a woman living an ordinary life in a small, remote village, the end of the world starts in a much more personal and devastating manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEssun's life is shattered when she discovers that her husband has brutally murdered their young son and fled with their daughter. With nothing left to lose, Essun sets out on a perilous journey to find her missing child. 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This spellbinding sequel to the award-winning novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Fifth Season\u003c\/i\u003e, plunges readers deeper into the ominous and tumultuous landscape of the Stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world where natural cataclysms are a terrifying constant, the season of endings is here, shrouded in an eternal night. Civilisation is crumbling, and as the cold lengthens, Essun remains steadfast in her search for her missing daughter, Nassun. Formerly known as Damaya and Syenite, Essun is now an avenger committed to righting the wrongs of her past and securing a future for those she loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEssun finds refuge within the confines of the secretive underground community of Castrima, but peace is elusive. Her reunion with Alabaster Tenring, the very man who triggered the cataclysmic event threatening their world, sets a new, impossible task before her. Alabaster's request stands to decide the destiny of the entire Stillness, challenging Essun to reconcile her desires with the future of a fractured land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Nassun, miles away from her mother, discovers her burgeoning and formidable power. Under the guidance of a mentor with his own shadowy past, Nassun's journey threatens to tear the world asunder once again, as her choices and acceptance of her abilities become pivotal to the fate of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eN. K. Jemisin's masterful storytelling shines through each page, weaving an epic tale of family, power, and survival against a vividly-detailed backdrop of a dystopian world. 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