The Spice Road

Under the scorching sun of the desert, djinns and ghouls hunt. And in a lost city among the sands, warriors brew tea. The ceremony is led by Imani, a talented warrior among the Shields. Her gift is kinship with metal. Her weapon is an unfailing dagger. Her brother is a traitor who stole misra, the sacred spice of her people. The secret magic of misra awakens great gifts, and tea grants warriors power. But the desire to possess the spice leads to obsession, and Imani's brother has fallen victim to it. If there is even the slightest chance that he survived, it is Imani who must become the one to find him and ensure he faces justice. Accompanied by other powerful Shields, she sets out on a quest. But the sun of the desert is cruel, as is the world around, and the sands are hot, like a maiden's heart…