Dancer...you should call me by my true name. I am an executioner.

In a world where dance can be deadly, a storm is brewing.

Deep in the desert, under a blazing sun, an elite troupe of female dancers are trained to harness their magic. They are the queen's most formidable weapons. Aasira has one of the rarest forms of magic - for she is a flame-wielder. Both feared and envied, she must use her power to execute enemies of the crown.

On the eve of her graduation, all Aasira wants is to serve her queen. But as war looms on the horizon and secrets stir in the shifting dunes, she begins to question whether she was truly born to kill...

Dancer. Warrior. Executioner. An epic story about truth, loyalty and betrayal.

About the Author

Zulekha A. Afzal grew up in Cornwall. She now lives in Bath where she studied English Literature with Creative Writing and completed the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. When she isn't writing or working as an editorial assistant, you can find Zulekha in a ballet class.

Reviews

'An enchanting tale of magic, sisterhood, and finding your place in the world. Full of twists and turns, mysteries and betrayals, this is a truly gripping read from start to finish.' Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies

Book Information
ISBN 9780861545070
Author Zulekha A. Afzal
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Rock the Boat
Publisher Oneworld Publications