Synopses & Reviews
Three young people watch as their world is torn apart. An enemy approaches Farsala's borders, but the rulers of Farsala believe that they cannot be beaten. Three young people are less sure of Farsala's invincibility. Jiaan, Soraya, and Kavi see Farsala headed toward the Flames of Destruction. But what they cannot see is how inextricably their own lives are linked to Farsala's destiny--until it's too late. As their world crumbles around them, the only thing left for them to do is look to the future and hope that somehow they can rebuild all that has been lost. In Flame, the first volume of The Book of Sorahb, Hilari Bell introduces readers to a world of honor, danger, and magic in a spellbinding tale of self-discovery. An excerpt from FLAME Soraya started to reach deeper yet...then stopped. She already owned the fire. It wasn't working. Suppose she let the fire own her? She opened the gates of her spirit to the fire, and it flooded in--hot, greedy, seeking. Its dance was her, and she was the dance. Its hunger was her hunger. Its joy, her joy. And her pain would be its pain. Slowly, she reached out and touched an ember with the tip of one finger. Its texture was that of rough paper, and she could feel the heat wiggling under her touch. Soraya laughed and gathered all the embers into her hands--as alive as newborn kittens.
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In this first volume of The Book of Sorahb, Bell introduces readers to a world of honor, danger, and magic in a spellbinding tale of self-discovery of three young people who watch as their world is torn apart.
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Who was Sorahb? Stories are told of a hero who will come to Farsala's 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 Farsala's 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 Farsala's invincibility. Jiaan, Soraya, and Kavi see Time's Wheel turning, with Farsala headed toward the Flames of Destruction. What they cannot see is how inextricably their lives are linked to Farsala's fate -- until it's 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.
About the Author
Hilari Bell is a librarian in Denver, Colorado, where she lives with her family. Her favorite books are fantasy, science fiction, and mystery -- all the ingredients for a great novel! Previously, she has written Songs of Power, A Matter of Profit, and The Goblin Wood. Hilari also loves camping, hiking, and games.