The Battle Drum

Three women seek the truth of the empire's past in the sequel to The Final Strife, the continuation of a visionary fantasy trilogy inspired by Africa and Arabia. Anoor must clear her name when she is framed for murder. Sylah braves new lands to find a solution for the hurricane that threatens to destroy her home. Hassa's web of secrets grows ever thicker as she finds herself on a trail of crimes in the city. The drumbeat of change thrums throughout the world. And it sings a song of war.