When the young Queen Makeda discovers that her power-hungry regent plans to force her into marriage and seize the ancient amulet known as the Soul of Sheba, she makes a desperate choice. She steals the sacred relic and flees into the desert with only her loyal cheetah, Mooney, and her devoted guard, Omar.

Her journey to Jerusalem is brutal. She survives sandstorms, raiders, and devastating loss, all while learning that the amulet she carries is far more dangerous — and alive — than she ever imagined. Makeda possesses a rare and forbidden gift: she can speak to animals. It is this gift that may be her only hope of survival in a world ruled by men who crave power.

When she finally arrives in the glittering court of King Solomon, she believes she has found safety. Solomon is wise, magnetic, and unlike any man she has ever known. But his ambitious younger brother, Adonijah, sees Makeda as the ultimate prize — one worth burning kingdoms to possess. As political tensions rise and old betrayals resurface, Makeda finds herself caught in a dangerous game of love, power, and deception between two brothers who both want her… for very different reasons.

Now Makeda must decide who she can trust, what she is willing to sacrifice, and whether the power she sought in Jerusalem was ever truly outside of herself.

Series/Film Adaptation Potential

This novel is crafted with cinematic scope — its sweeping imagery, richly layered world, and timeless themes of power, desire, betrayal, and self-discovery make it exceptionally well-suited for a series or screen adaptation. Seeking partners—contact for manuscript inquiries.