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These editions are NOT signed and do not have the gilded page edges that were offered in the Kickstarter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eArabian Nightmares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a captivating anthology featuring 10 diverse short horror stories, each crafted by talented Arab authors. From modern horror to Middle Eastern mythology to urban legends, the collection offers a rich exploration of different sub-genres. 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The anthology is more than just a compilation of horror tales; it's a celebration of cultural diversity, a visually striking piece of art, and a must-have for book enthusiasts seeking a blend of entertainment, cultural representation, and aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthors in the anthology: Zamil Akhtar, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamille Cabbabe, Hana Kazim, Mona Kabbani, Karim Soliman, George Jreije, Layla Goushey, Faisal Binzagr, Firas Abou Fakher. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrim: 6x9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 337\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Daniel Habib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merrick Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50456096801046,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1951\/0806\/files\/ANCOVEREBOOK.jpg?v=1756917217"},{"product_id":"conquerors-blood-collectors-edition","title":"Conqueror's Blood (Collector's Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe definitive illustrated Collector's Edition of Zamil Akhtar's hit, the second book in \u003cstrong\u003eGunmetal Gods,\u003c\/strong\u003e his dark epic fantasy series, \u003cstrong\u003eConqueror's Blood, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esigned\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring: an author-designed faux leather cover, foiled \u0026amp; stamped, smyth-sewn binding, acid-free paper, full color endsheets and interior illustrations, custom formatting, shrink wrapped for protection, printed page edges, foiled dust jacket (foiled slipcase sold additionally)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kingdom of Alanya is home to mystic warriors and mischievous djinns, vulgar poets and vain philosophers, soaring simurghs and scheming shahs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle do the people know that a power struggle between an ancient sorceress and an upstart sultana threatens to bathe the sands in bile and bones. A bloody cauldron boils, and primeval gods laugh whilst they stir it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs warhorses charge, arrows shower, and cannon shots brighten the night, all must choose a side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTrim: 6x9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePages: 520\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAuthor:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eZamil Akhtar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merrick Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover Only","offer_id":50566244663574,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover w\/ Slipcase","offer_id":50566244696342,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1951\/0806\/files\/Screenshot_2025-10-02_094236.png?v=1759416432"}],"url":"https:\/\/merrickbookshop.com\/collections\/zamil-akhtar.oembed","provider":"Merrick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}