The Midnight Merchant
A merchant, a prince, and a thief must band together one last time to stop a catastrophic war in this explosive finale to the Sandsea Trilogy.
Neither here nor there, but long ago…
Legendary merchant Loulie al-Nazari has rescued the jinn realm from collapse beneath the Sandsea, but there is no peace between humans and jinn. When the sultan unveils a twisted magic capable of devastating the balance forever, Loulie must gather her own magics and bargain a deadly alliance to thwart his plans. If she fails, she risks losing her family.
Meanwhile, exiled prince Mazen bin Malik has heard the rumors of unrest in the human cities. Faced with the destiny he has been fleeing his whole life, he must decide: Will he turn away from his brother’s lies to free himself, or will he rewrite his story to claim his inheritance?
Former thief Aisha bint Louas is also out for vengeance. But, haunted by jinn and memories from a past that is not her own, she struggles to remember herself. To obtain revenge against the sultan that betrayed her, Aisha will have to master not just her death magic, but herself, before she is lost forever.
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Chelsea Abdullah
Chelsea Abdullah weaves stories that feel like stepping into another world—one where the air hums with the magic of ancient myths and the weight of unspoken secrets. Her debut novel, The Stardust Thief, pulls readers into a breathtaking tapestry inspired by the legends of One Thousand and One Nights, but with a fierce, modern edge. It’s a world where jinn are more than mythical creatures, and every relic holds the promise of power—or peril.
Born in Kuwait and now calling New York home, Chelsea’s life has always straddled the spaces between cultures. Her Kuwaiti roots and her American upbringing blend seamlessly into her writing, where themes of identity, legacy, and the intersection of myth and reality are ever-present. A lover of rich, immersive worlds, she infuses her tales with a depth that mirrors the complexities of the human heart, drawing on her own journey as a first-generation immigrant.
The Sandsea Trilogy
In the vast, shifting dunes of a desert world where magic clings to every grain of sand, The Sandsea Trilogy draws readers into a rich tapestry of myth, danger, and forbidden power. At the heart of this mesmerizing series lies a tale as ancient as the stars themselves—a world where jinn are not just figments of legend but powerful beings with their own secrets, their own agendas. The trilogy unfolds in a land where the line between ally and enemy is as blurred as the desert horizon, and every choice carries the weight of history.
The Sandsea Trilogy consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
