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Khai was chosen at birth to protect Princess Zariya, and his training in the arts of killing and stealth comes from a secret desert warrior sect. In a world where gods have been exiled among mortals, the dark god Miasmus rises, intent on widespread destruction. Khai’s only chance to keep the princess alive lies with an unlikely band of seekers of prophecy who undertake a perilous expedition beneath the starless skies. As they venture deeper, Khai discovers that one profound truth about his destiny has been withheld from him.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Jacqueline Carey
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