{"product_id":"9781638589389","title":"Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 3","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe steampunk danmei\/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired multimedia adaptations--written by priest, the author behind live-action hits \u003ci\u003eGuardian \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Word of Honor\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery of violet gold, a vital fuel for steam-powered machines, propelled the empire of Great Liang into an age of prosperity. But for Chang Geng, a young man raised on the impoverished northern border, the concerns of the empire are as distant as the stars above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen raiders from the north attack Chang Geng’s small village, he discovers that the life he knows is a lie. His mother, his teacher, and even his godfather whom he trusted more than any other, Shen Shiliu, are not what they seem. As enemy nations close in, Chang Geng follows his godfather to the heart of the imperial capital, where a greater fate lies in store for him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis steampunk series set in a world like historical China, built around the desire between two men (danmei), was penned by blockbuster author priest, whose works have been translated into many languages and inspired global multimedia franchises, including the live-action dramas \u003ci\u003eGuardian \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Word of Honor. \u003c\/i\u003eThe Seven Seas English-language edition will include exclusive, all-new covers and new interior illustrations.","brand":"Priest","offers":[{"title":"Seven Seas Entertainment |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2024-05-07","offer_id":44663231021311,"sku":"9781638589389","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/81gzRlxW9tL._AC_UF1000_1000_QL80_DpWeblab.jpg?v=1714494964","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781638589389","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}