In a world where magic flickers beneath the surface, young Elara discovers she possesses a rare gift. Hunted by shadowy figures and guided by cryptic omens, she must unravel the mysteries of her past to protect her family and the world from an impending darkness. Her journey takes her through ancient ruins, across treacherous landscapes, and into t
sequence, and it imbues things from myriad genres—mostly fantasy, sci-fi, and mysteries—to create a mouth watering detective story established in an equally unforgettable magical globe. In Bennett’s Khanum, the place substantial leviathans threaten the planet outdoors the empire’s walls, an imperial officer is murdered within an aristocrat�
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