Series by Catherine Fisher ,
There are 3 books in the Oracle Prophecies series. The newest book is Day of the Scarab which came out in 2006.
In the distant land of deserts and islands, the servants of the god rule the land, his wishes conveyed through the Oracle and interpreted by the High Priestess. Mirany is the new Bearer, afraid of her perilous duties for the god in the rituals of the Oracle, and fearful of…
Everything has gone wrong.
The drought should have ended, but the land is still parched.
Mirany should be savoring her role as priestess, but someone may be trying to poison her.
Seth should know to stay away from smuggled goods, but his greed has led him to blackmail.
Alexos should…
How will their struggle end?
Madness reigns in the Two Lands. General Argelin has proclaimed himself king and is systematically destroying all enemies -- humans . . . and gods.
Mirany, the young priestess, is in hiding.
Alexos, the boy who should be ruler, is powerless.
Seth and the Jackal…
