{"product_id":"hollow","title":"Hollow","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eHollow follows the unlikely friendship between Hallen, a captain from a proud feline-dragon race called the Felinar, and Ray, a human wizard from a primitive world. Both are prisoners of a terrifying enemy species, the Keth. Forced to rely on each other to survive, they slowly form a bond that transcends culture, science, and even species. The story explores courage, redemption, and the clash between science and soul as they fight not only for freedom but for each other’s survival. Hollow is a blend of science fiction and fantasy, a universe where magic and advanced technology coexist uneasily. The dynamic between Hallen and Ray drives the story: a noble warrior and a rough-edged human wizard from a medieval world who must learn to trust one another. Their banter, culture shock, and gradual respect add humor and heart to a dark, high-stakes adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eHollow combines the emotional depth of character-driven fantasy with the scope and wonder of epic space opera. It challenges both magic and science to coexist, and its various species, especially the Felinar, have a rich cultural and moral complexity. The story balances action and humor with deeply personal themes of loss, loyalty, and identity. East hopes readers take away Hollow’s message that strength isn’t always about power, it’s about connection, compassion, and the courage to see others as equals. In a universe where technology denies the existence of the soul, Hollow asks what truly defines a being: the body, the mind, or the spirit that endures when all else is lost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eBrandy East is a veterinarian, lifelong animal lover, and storyteller inspired by the wonder of science and the mystery of magic. A married mother of two boys, she lives in Pennsylvania with her family, their dog Ras, and three cats who remind her daily that curiosity is the first step to adventure. Hollow is her debut novel, blending her love of science fiction, fantasy, and the enduring bond between unlikely friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorrance Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51499641045280,"sku":"9798899783432","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":51499641078048,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/3983\/1584\/files\/East_Cover.jpg?v=1776715319","url":"https:\/\/bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com\/products\/hollow","provider":"Dorrance Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}