The Ruins of Ashkelon

A twelve-year-old enchantress stumbles upon ancient secrets that could destroy her kingdomâ€"but not if she can help it.

Olive is a talented metal enchantress who longs to be just like her fatherâ€"a hero and adventurer. But war looms, so she's sent to the safety of the capital to study her magic. But safety proves to be an illusion, as Olive discovers that underneath the glitter of city life lurks a strange and insidious plot. An ancient, long neglected city-state of yellow-eyed men and women grow restless on their islandâ€"and the edges of the empire whisper of invasion and insurrection.

Little does Olive realize that war and the encroaching invaders are the least of her worries. Something more ancient than the yellow-eyed clan stirs in the ruins of Ashkelonâ€"something that is seeking her.