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J. Khan’s tale follows Lily, known as the Witch Queen, and Thorn, the fearless bat‑rider, as they arrive in the Sultanate of Fire for a reunion with their old friend K’leef. Their celebration turns dire when a royal murder erupts, thrusting them into an epic quest to uncover the killer’s motives. As Lily probes the crime, she discovers revelations about her own life that threaten to unravel everything she has built.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Joshua Khan
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