The Battle Drum
Murder. Secrets. Sacrifice: Three women seek the truth of the empire’s past. And the truth they find will have the power to ignite a war, in the sequel to The Final Strife, the continuation of a visionary fantasy trilogy inspired by the myths of Africa and Arabia.
Anoor is the first blue-blooded ruler of the Wardens’ Empire. But when she is accused of a murder she didn’t commit, her reign is thrown into turmoil. She must solve the mystery and clear her name without the support of her beloved, Sylah.
Sylah braves new lands to find a solution for the hurricane that threatens to destroy her home. But in finding answers, she must make a decision: Should she sacrifice her old life in order to raise up her sword once more?
Hassa’s web of secrets grows ever thicker as she finds herself on the trail of crimes in the city. Her search uncovers the extent of the atrocities of the empire’s past and present. Now she must guard both her heart and her land.
The three women find their answers, but not the answers they wanted. The drumbeat of change thrums throughout the world.
And it sings a song of war.
Ready we will be, when the Ending Fire comes,
When the Child of Fire brings the Battle Drum,
The Battle Drum,
The Battle Drum.
Ready we will be, for war will come.
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Saara El-Arifi
Saara El-Arifi’s storytelling is a tapestry woven from rich cultural influences, drawing on her Ghanaian and Sudanese heritage and her unique experiences growing up between continents. A natural-born storyteller, Saara’s love for narrative began the moment she told her first lie—a spark that would ignite her journey into the world of epic fantasy. Her debut novel, The Final Strife, published in 2022, introduces readers to a world steeped in the mythology of West Africa and the Arabian world, exploring themes of power, identity, and revolution through a society divided by blood color.
The Ending Fire Trilogy
The Ending Fire Trilogy consists of three books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
