About the Book: Set in a fantasy realm reminiscent of ancient Mesopotamia, this sweeping epic follows merchant Sharur as he journeys through city-states ruled by gods who grow wrathful at civilization’s advances. When the god Engibil is defied, trade wars erupt and Sharur must uncover divine motives and restore balance. Rich in mythic imagination, political intrigue, and worldbuilding steeped in Sumerian lore, it is an immersive quest of ancient scale.