Among the Ruins — A.J. Cooper

A desert tale. Court cartographer Alessandro finds himself assigned to discover new routes to the East, new ways to resume the trade of spices for the empire he serves. But in the desert lie dangers; in the midst of the sands are the ruins of a great city, which natives dare not disturb. A woman of the night, a dead king’s gold, and an ancient curse — all these await Alessandro AMONG THE RUINS.