The Culling: Tales of Kallesia Book 1

By Cassiah Smith

Young Elshiba M'Kardi is among the most powerful people in Ballakkar. She has achieved her goal of becoming one of the scholarly Tammid, only to rise to her position in the midst of religious apathy and political corruption. Treason and intrigue cause a rift in the government making it is impossible to know friend from foe and endangering all who would stand against it. When Elshiba discovers a hidden prophecy, her world is thrown into turmoil.When sent on an innocent quest by her father to remove her from danger, Elshiba's journey quickly turns into the adventure of a lifetime. She is tossed into the chaos of an unknown world where loyalties and friendships are not always as they seem. She finds allies and enemies in unexpected places as she journeys across two kingdoms.When long-time enemy, Zarmesia, offers a treaty of peace, will it truly bring peace to Kallesia or is the promise of peace merely a ploy to control Ballakkar? With her future and that of her country in question, Elshiba must decide where she stands in her loyalties. Will she stand for the Old Teachings that created Ballakkar centuries before, or will she conform to the times?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 151722697X
• ISBN13: 9781517226978
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 454 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.1" x 6.0"