The Fighting Roots - White Blood (Book 1)

Weapons. Battles. Horses. Saddles. Men.

Iola has spent her entire life in the center of war - The Warrior's City, Jalaide, near the coastline. Now, when she is 17 and more skilled than many young men among the soldiers, she longs for the honor of participating in the troops herself, despite what everyone seem to think about young female fighters. It's in her blood, and it is the only thing that keeps her happy...

Then one day, a rider comes into town during odd circomstances. He is the messenger of the Secret Order in the Forgotten Kingdom, and after bringing his message forth, a squadron of Secret Munks wanders in the city, bringing their most precious treasure to be kept safe inside the special walls of Jalaide. This treasure is not only sacret, it is also said to be the source of goodness in the world, and when it's stolen, the munks declares war towards the Fourth Kingdom. A search group, a trusted few (including Iola) is sent out to retrieve the treasure before the munks attack - a mission that is not only dangerous but also a struggle against time if they want to save their lands and dear ones before it is too late. All of a sudden, being a soldier seems to take more than Iola expected, and very soon, she finds herself in a dangerous position. She has to choose between duty and instinct, peace or war, death or destruction and most importantly - love or jelaousy. The whole mission and survival of her homelands are in her hands, and when threads unwraddle there is an entire spiderweb of conspiracy, bloodthirst and betrayal. Who can she trust, and is the treasure really worth saving?