Fall of a Kingdom (The Farsala Trilogy, 1)

Fall of a Kingdom (The Farsala Trilogy, 1) by Bell, Hilari. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781416905455.

Who was Sorahb? Stories are told of a hero who will come to Farsalas aid when the need is greatest. But for thousands of years the prosperous land of Farsala has felt no such need, as it has enjoyed the peace that comes from being both feared and respected. Now a new enemy approaches Farsalas borders, one that neither fears nor respects its name and legend. But the rulers of Farsala still believe that they can beat any opponent. Three young people are less sure of Farsalas invincibility. Jiaan, Soraya, and Kavi see Times Wheel turning, with Farsala headed toward the Flames of Destruction. What they cannot see is how inextricably their lives are linked to Farsalas fate -- until its too late. In Flame, the first volume of The Book of Sorahb, Hilari Bell introduces readers to a world of honor, danger, and magic in this spellbinding tale of self-discovery.