When Jackals Storm the Walls
When Jackals Storm the Walls by Bradley P. Beaulieu is the fifth installment in The Song of the Shattered Sands series, published by Penguin on July 14, 2020. This 528-page epic fantasy unfolds in a richly constructed desert setting, where the reign of the kings of Sharakhai has been disrupted. The narrative follows Queen Meryam, a blood mage, as she rules alongside the descendants of the twelve kings, while Çeda embarks on a quest to find her fallen ally, Nalamae, whose death has unleashed unforeseen consequences.
Readers will encounter a tale filled with dark fantasy elements and action-packed adventure as Çeda navigates the complexities of her mission. The story explores themes of freedom and sacrifice, as the asirim are liberated but at a significant cost. As Çeda grapples with her choices, she must decide whether to ally with the kings or risk the destruction of Sharakhai. The forces of neighboring kingdoms threaten the city, and the characters must confront the shifting dynamics of power and fate in their struggle to protect their home from the machinations of desert gods.
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The fifth book in The Song of the Shattered Sands series–an epic fantasy with a desert setting, filled with rich worldbuilding and pulse-pounding action.
The reign of the kings of Sharakhai has been broken. The blood mage, Queen Meryam, now rules the city along with the descendants of the fabled twelve kings.
In the desert, Çeda has succeeded in breaking the asirim’s curse. Those twisted creatures are now free, but their freedom comes at great cost. Nalamae lies dead, slain in battle with her sister goddess. Çeda, knowing Nalamae would have been reborn on her death, sets out on a quest to find her.
The trail leads Çeda to Sharakhai where, unbeknownst to her, others are searching for Nalamae as well. Çeda’s quest to find her forces her into a terrible decision: work with the kings or risk Sharakhai’s destruction.
Whatever her decision, it won’t be easy. Sharakhai is once more threatened by the forces of the neighboring kingdoms. As the powers of the desert vie for control of the city, Çeda, her allies, and the fallen kings must navigate the shifting fates before the city they love falls to the schemes of the desert gods.
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