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The Woman Who Leads the Dead
She can command the dead. But will that be enough to reclaim her throne?
In the sun-scorched sands of Khemeret, where ancient secrets whisper through the winds and mysticism weaves its threads into everyday life, a young apprentice embalmer named Ashira is about to rewrite history.
Ashira's fate was sealed the moment she was found in the sacred river, for she was believed to be the reincarnation of the legendary pharaoh, a beacon of hope for her people. However, her existence challenges the relentless grip of the Alvari Empire, whose emperor will stop at nothing to keep Khemari under his control.
As Ashira grapples with her identity and destiny, she finds an unexpected ally in Mwarthes, an enigmatic assassin with a dangerous sense of humor. Together, they navigate the treacherous sands of politics and power, facing the Alvari emperor's wrath head-on. With time running out, they must unravel the mysteries of the past and harness the ancient magic of Khemeret to defy a tyrant's rule.
In a world where loyalty is tested, betrayal lurks in the shadows, and death is both feared and revered, Ashira and Mwarthes embark on a daring journey. But the stakes are high, for Ashira's capture means certain execution at the hands of the Alvari Legions.
Will Ashira embrace her destiny and lead her people to a future untainted by tyranny, or will the sands of Khemeret be stained with her blood?
In the sun-scorched sands of Khemeret, where ancient secrets whisper through the winds and mysticism weaves its threads into everyday life, a young apprentice embalmer named Ashira is about to rewrite history.
Ashira's fate was sealed the moment she was found in the sacred river, for she was believed to be the reincarnation of the legendary pharaoh, a beacon of hope for her people. However, her existence challenges the relentless grip of the Alvari Empire, whose emperor will stop at nothing to keep Khemari under his control.
As Ashira grapples with her identity and destiny, she finds an unexpected ally in Mwarthes, an enigmatic assassin with a dangerous sense of humor. Together, they navigate the treacherous sands of politics and power, facing the Alvari emperor's wrath head-on. With time running out, they must unravel the mysteries of the past and harness the ancient magic of Khemeret to defy a tyrant's rule.
In a world where loyalty is tested, betrayal lurks in the shadows, and death is both feared and revered, Ashira and Mwarthes embark on a daring journey. But the stakes are high, for Ashira's capture means certain execution at the hands of the Alvari Legions.
Will Ashira embrace her destiny and lead her people to a future untainted by tyranny, or will the sands of Khemeret be stained with her blood?
244 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 28, 2025
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About the author
Rachael Dunn
25 books31 followersRachael Dunn is a fantasy writer from Illinois, USA. Her debut, Vessels, is the first book in the Dusk Eternal series, a dark fantasy inspired by ancient Egypt.
When she’s not writing, she’s yelling at her cats for licking plastic bags, playing with her dogs, peeping on some wild birds, or dressing up her bearded dragon, Gygax. She also enjoys reading about ancient civilizations and running campaigns in Dungeons & Dragons.
He doesn’t mind. Or seem to notice.
Learn more at rachaeldunn.com.
When she’s not writing, she’s yelling at her cats for licking plastic bags, playing with her dogs, peeping on some wild birds, or dressing up her bearded dragon, Gygax. She also enjoys reading about ancient civilizations and running campaigns in Dungeons & Dragons.
He doesn’t mind. Or seem to notice.
Learn more at rachaeldunn.com.
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