{"title":"K. D. Kirchmeier","description":"Kurt Kirchmeier is a Saskatchewan-based author who writes strange and fantastical stories about ordinary people who get caught up in extraordinary circumstances. He is also the author of the middle grade\/coming-of-age horror novel The Absence of Sparrows. When he isn't writing stories or photographing nature, Kurt enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring quiet places. www.kurtkirchmeier.netX: @saskwriterInstagram: @kurtkirchmeier","products":[{"product_id":"the-shadow-road-hardcover","title":"The Shadow Road - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of Rick Yancey and Neal Shusterman, comes a thrilling tale of survival as dragon-like monsters invade, and two unlikely heroes must save humanity from annihilation.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the monsters came, the power went out. Towns and cities became darkened ruins, and terrified survivors fled west, trailed by the blitz, dragon-like creatures screeching down from the sky enshrouded in lightning, delivering death. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe old world is ending, but not all hope is lost. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeft behind is a timid dreamer, Thomas, and a brash and outspoken daredevil, Cassie. When their paths unexpectedly cross, they must outwit both monsters and humans alike on an epic journey across a dangerous ravaged landscape if they hope to do the impossible: Reignite hope. Defeat the blitz. Save humanity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this postapocalyptic fantasy perfect for fans of Rick Yancey and Neal Shusterman, readers will find high-stakes adventure and compelling characters they won't soon forget.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50526955864287,"sku":"9781547615445","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/T6qTNdMm6B9781547615445.webp?v=1783297385"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/k-d-kirchmeier.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}