The Midnight Merchant
On sale
27th April 2027
Price: £22
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.
Praise for the series:
Triumphant . . . Fans old and new will be excited to pick up this incredible sequel’
Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of So Let Them Burn
‘The Stardust Thief will transport you, enchant you, and revive your belief in the magic of storytelling’ Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun
‘A thrilling adventure about found families, ancient magic and stories that linger’ Shannon Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass
‘A marvellous plunge into a beautifully crafted adventure’ Kirkus
‘Abdullah is a gifted storyteller. . . [bringing] to life a rich world, rife with magic, where anything that can be dreamed up can happen’ Booklist
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.
Praise for the series:
Triumphant . . . Fans old and new will be excited to pick up this incredible sequel’
Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of So Let Them Burn
‘The Stardust Thief will transport you, enchant you, and revive your belief in the magic of storytelling’ Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun
‘A thrilling adventure about found families, ancient magic and stories that linger’ Shannon Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass
‘A marvellous plunge into a beautifully crafted adventure’ Kirkus
‘Abdullah is a gifted storyteller. . . [bringing] to life a rich world, rife with magic, where anything that can be dreamed up can happen’ Booklist
Reviews
Abdullah is a gifted storyteller. . . [bringing] to life a rich world, rife with magic, where anything that can be dreamed up can happen
Abdullah transports readers into this rich world and literary heritage
Abdullah has created a sumptuous feast of richly layered classic tales, and characters who will have you hungering to unravel their mysteries. The Stardust Thief will transport you, enchant you, and revive your belief in the magic of storytelling
You'll be charmed immediately by the characters and pulled in by this exploration of how the stories we hear and the stories we tell ourselves - beautiful and heartbreaking alike - shape us. Perfect for fans of S.A. Chakraborty's City of Brass
The Stardust Thief is a dream written upon a page - absorbing, lingering and poignantly told. Abdullah weaves a sweeping adventure of tales within tales, while laying bare the ways those we love can both uplift us and break our hearts
The sun-baked sands of Abdullah's imagination teem with colour, danger and excitement
A marvellous plunge into a beautifully crafted adventure
A thrilling adventure about found families, ancient magic and stories that linger
Sizzling with action and secrets, The Stardust Thief is a grand adventure with unforgettable characters, enchanting magic, and plenty of heart
This powerful, intriguing adventure will leave readers eager for more
