{"product_id":"the-chosen-contender-book-1-paperback","title":"The Chosen: Contender Book 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the first book in the Contender trilogy, an epic young adult fantasy from Taran Matharu, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling Summoner series. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout history, people have vanished with no explanation. A group of teenagers are about to discover why. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCade is settling into a new boarding school, contemplating his future, when he finds himself transported to another realm. He soon discovers their new world is populated with lost remnants from the past: prehistoric creatures, ancient relics, and stranger still--people. Overwhelmed by his new surroundings, Cade has little time to adjust, for soon he and his fellow classmates are forced to become contenders in a brutal game, controlled by mysterious overlords. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut who are these beings and why did they choose these teens? Cade must prepare for battle . . . because hiding is not an option. Fans of fantasy and LitRPG will welcome this new character and world from the author of the Summoner series.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50329394675935,"sku":"9781250251008","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/VNjFm4w-Qe9781250251008.webp?v=1782018101","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/the-chosen-contender-book-1-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}