ARMIES CLASHING FOR A KINGDOM'S POWER, MEN RAGING FOR A WOMAN'S LOVE.The legendary Children of the Lion-a people without a nation marked by fate with a secret passed from father to son-now join their special destiny to that of the true ruler of Egypt, exiled in the Upper Nile's land. To the north, the Golden Pharaoh, cruel usurper of the throne, is building his fabulous kingdom with the blood of slaves...while a terribly madness drives him to seek absolute power over the entire ancient world. To the south, in darkest Nubia, cities are burned by the torches of rebels or captured by mysterious invaders called "The Black Wind." Driven to battle by encroaching war, the Children of the Lion begin an unforgettable adventure that will make them wield the shining weapons of conquerors and daringly rescue the passionate, beautiful women who possess their line's future...and their hearts.