{"product_id":"9780008533809","title":"The Company of the Wolf: Epic and outrageously funny fantasy (Tales of the Plains, Book 2)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFull of David Wragg’s unique blend of humour, heart, and high stakes, \u003cem\u003eThe Company of the Wolf\u003c\/em\u003e is the epic next instalment in the Tales of the Plains trilogy.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeking a better life, Ree and Javani have travelled west into the mountains, and left their pasts – and their troubles – behind. But new places bring new problems, and when they stumble across a lone traveller under bandit attack, they make the mistake of lending a hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForced to take refuge in the traveller's village, they quickly find allies among the lush, wooded hills. But then the true nature of the bandits is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith winter approaching and a vengeful company of mercenaries circling like wolves, Ree and Javani must uncover the secrets of this peaceful valley … or risk the ruin of it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wragg's brand of fantasy deserves its own name: grassroots fantasy. Small in scale, large in heart, with underdog heroes you can't help but root for.\" \u003cstrong\u003eAmber A. Logan, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Garden of Yanagi Inn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A tale full of heart: heart warming, wrenching and stopping in equal measure. I love Wragg's wild, western-inspired world and its rabble of humorously and sensitively crafted characters, the kind that keep you company long after reading.\" \u003cstrong\u003eCari Thomas, \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThreadneedle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003eA story about growing up, growing old, dreams, betrayal, greed and consequences, all wrapped up in a neat package of action and tied off with a perky bow of banter. I enjoyed hating the villain almost as much as I enjoyed rooting for Ree and Javani.\" \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Newman, Gemmell Award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Vagrant \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Deathless\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sequel to the acclaimed series, this historical fiction novel follows Ree and Javani on their adventure. As they delve deeper into the dark secrets of the valley, their pasts threaten to catch up with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Nicholas Eames (Kings of the Wyld), Christopher Buehlman (The Daughters' War), Anthony Ryan (A Tide of Black Steel), Sebastien De Castell (Play of Shadows), and Richard Swan (The Trials of Empire).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Wragg, Read by Sara Powell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889116205205,"sku":"9780008533809","price":52.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008533809_70b2ff9f-1b1c-4b1e-a019-bb674b4abb41.jpg?v=1776888503","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008533809","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}