About the Book:
The sequel to the *INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER His Face Is the Sun.
Fresh to the throne, the cunning new pharaoh schemes to bring unprecedented power to the Kingdom of Khetara. He commands absolute allegiance, leaving bloodshed in his wake as he searches for the missing Princess Sitamun, and at his side, the young priestess Nefermaat serves as divine counsel. Having witnessed the king’s merciless acts, Neff furtively plots to free the kingdom from his grip, though she knows the heavy price of treason.
Meanwhile, the rebellion in Low Khetara grows, and Raetawy, a courageous farm girl, leads the resistance. Her quest is clear: infiltrate the capital and free the imprisoned rebels—including her beloved father. Yet in her desperation, Rae agrees to a plan that could destroy all she is fighting for….
In the Red Lands, the thief Karim grapples with the new life he’s been given. Is it a blessing or a curse? He fears what lurks within him, yet he and his unlikely companion, Princess Sita, grow ever closer as they search for a lost city believed to harbor the secret to saving Khetara from destruction.
The ancient oracle that once whispered to these four strangers now speaks with an urgency as powerful as the mighty Iteru. The current of destiny is strengthening, but will it bring redemption…or annihilation?
About the Authors:
Michelle Jabès Corpora: Michelle Jabès Corpora has wanted to be a writer since she was six years old. As a child, she loved learning about Ancient Egypt, drawing, and writing imaginative stories about everything from mermaids to space-traveling ducks. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and Theatre from UMBC and a Master’s degree in Children’s Literature from Hollins University.
Along the way, Michelle held a variety of unusual jobs, including working as a wedding singer and in animal care. She later moved to New York, where she worked as an assistant editor at Greenwillow Books and as a concept creator for a book packaging company. These experiences helped shape her journey to becoming a published author. Before writing books under her own name, she was a ghostwriter for a popular middle-grade mystery series, completing the first five books. She found the experience both joyful and deeply meaningful.
When she’s not writing, Michelle trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Crazy 88 MMA and has proudly earned her blue belt. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, two guinea pigs, and a dog.
Brigid Kemmerer: Is the New York Times bestselling author of dark and alluring romantic fantasy novels like Warrior Princess Assassin, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, and Defy the Night, as well as compelling contemporary YA romance like Letters to the Lost.
Her books have sold over one million copies and been translated into more than 20 languages, finding readers all over the world.
A full time writer, Brigid lives in the Baltimore area with her family. When she’s not busy writing or being a mom, you can usually find her with her hands wrapped around a barbell.