For thirty-nine nights, the sultan of Zunbar has chosen a new wife.

For thirty-nine dawns, they are pronounced dead.

When Sultan Zayne summons my best friend to be taken as his newest victim, I can no longer pretend to be blind and volunteer in her stead. My only plan--weave a story each night and hopefully learn why he would kill in the first place.

As I unravel the tapestry of lies, I learn there's more going on inside the gilded walls of the palace than anyone in the land could ever realize. I've woven myself into the story, and if I don't pull on the right thread, it's not only my life at stake but my heart.

This retelling of Scheherezade and 1001 Nights is packed with adventure, mystery, and magic! (This story continues in the "Sands of Wonder" series.)