A Stranger in the Land

To find his way home, John Bessarion must infiltrate medieval Cairo, exorcise the demon Qeteb, and liberate the djinn Soraya. But how will he free his friend from the demon's power if he cannot even save himself?

Cairo, 1290: With the Egyptian sultan threatening what remains of the crusader kingdoms, John Bessarion knows that he must soon find his way home or risk being caught in their downfall. Sneaking into Cairo as a Templar spy is no trouble for a Syrian who can pass as a local—but John soon learns that Soraya, the djinn who once promised to send him home, no longer remembers that promise…or the friendship the two of them once shared.

As a djinn, the only life Soraya has ever known is servitude. Her master, the immortal assassin known as al-Mukhtar, the Chosen, is the only companion she has ever known. But although she has lost her memories, Soraya yearns for freedom—and for the lost friendship that still haunts her.

The moment she lays eyes on John Bessarion, Soraya senses that he once meant everything to her. Yet al-Mukhtar swears that John once committed an unforgivable betrayal. Which of them should she trust? Is John Bessarion even capable of freeing her…or in order to protect his kingdom, will he fall to Qeteb's temptation and seize her power for himself?

A Stranger in the Land is Book 6 in the critically acclaimed Watchers of Outremer series! Fans of Outlander and City of Brass will enjoy this vivid historical fantasy featuring platonic yearning, immortal assassins, powerful djinn, and palace intrigue. Step into the dusty streets of Cairo during the twilight of the medieval crusades—read A Stranger in the Land today!