{"product_id":"in-the-courts-of-the-crimson-kings-paperback","title":"In the Courts of the Crimson Kings - Paperback","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\u003eS. M. Stirling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the Court of the Crimson Kings\u003c\/i\u003e plunges readers into an alternate universe where early space probes revealed Mars to be brimming with life. Now human explorers walk the red sands, navigating a world filled with ancient mysteries and alien intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeremy Wainman, an Earth archaeologist, arrives on Mars to uncover the secrets of a long-lost city buried beneath the sands. His guide is Teyud za-Zhalt, a fierce and enigmatic Martian warrior with secrets of her own. As they journey deep into the planet's uncharted wilderness, they encounter relics of an astonishingly advanced civilization, one that hints at forces beyond human comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Mars is not merely a world of ruins; it is alive with political strife, ancient feuds, and deadly intrigue. The rigid and honor-bound Martian society teeters on the brink of upheaval, and as Jeremy and Teyud draw closer to their goal, they find themselves caught in a battle for the throne of the Crimson Kings-rulers who have shaped the destiny of Mars for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith powerful enemies on their trail and the fate of two worlds at stake, Jeremy and Teyud must unravel Mars's greatest secret before it's too late. But as they unlock the past, they may also hold the key to humanity's future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of classic pulp adventure and science fiction epics, \u003ci\u003eIn the Court of the Crimson Kings\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling tale of discovery, danger, and a Mars that never was but should have been. It is the perfect follow up to the first book in \u003ci\u003eThe Lords of the Creation\u003c\/i\u003e series, \u003ci\u003eThe Sky People\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eS.M. Stirling\u003c\/b\u003e is a New York Times bestselling author known for his detailed world-building, intricate storytelling, and character development. His books have achieved critical acclaim and established him as a fan favorite for alternate history and hard science fiction. He loves history, anthropology, and archaeology, and his knowledge in these fields is evident in his writings. He has published over 40 novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 278\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 08, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378919927910,"sku":"9781647101329","price":30.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/o4tVT9tED09781647101329.webp?v=1768912723","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/in-the-courts-of-the-crimson-kings-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}