"Returning to Ashok K. Banker's brilliant #ownvoices, epic fantasy world of the Burnt Empire first introduced in Upon a Burning Throne, A Dark Queen Rises features Krushni and Karni, two women on quests to protect the innocent and bring down tyrants"-- Provided by publisher.
Queen Aqreen of Aquila flees her husband Jarsun, determined to keep her daughter from being used by Jarsun to stake his claim to the Burning Throne of Hastinaga, seat of the all-powerful Burnt Empire. But Jarsun is vengeful and can summon legions of demoniac forces at will; the Red Desert is vast, and the journey dangerous. Hope shines in the power of little Krushita, along with their wagon-train leader and a band of valiant desert militia. Demigods and mortals, mages and assassins-- all paths converge on the hot sands of Reygar. -- adapted from back cover
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