Scorching heat. Terrifying monsters. Unpredictable weather. That is what awaits the contestants of the Namahea Desert Race. Every year, riders compete in a dangerous race with the finest horses in the kingdom to reach the finish line at the Capital City of Vestar. Winning would mean eternal glory. Losing could mean an agonizing death. Growing up in Terah, the town that hosts the start of the Race in the southernmost province, Leyla Kamir looks forward to placing her bet on a rider. But when her merchant father is accused of illegal trading, their family's safety is in jeopardy until their debt to the crown is paid. Then Leyla meets an Infernius, one of the legendary fire horses of the desert that haven't been seen for two hundred years. To her surprise, she does not burn at his touch, and a desperate plan to save her family is born. As she enters the Race and faces the challenges of the desert, Leyla must determine friend from foe, and her actions ignite a chain of events that will change her life, and the kingdom, forever.
This fiery Young Adult Fantasy is perfect for fans of The Scorpio Races and Rebel of the Sands.