The Lion of Senet — Jennifer Fallon

Under the ceaseless blaze of two suns, the people of Ranadon endure scorching heat, volcanoes, and earthquakes. People believe nature's volatility is the divine will of the Goddess, whose one emissary, the High Priestess Belagren, is in league with 't the most powerful ruler on Ranadon: the Lion of Senet. But not all truly believe in her power....

When an exile returns to the tiny dukedom of Elcast, his arrival rekindles old hatreds and secrets. He is none other than one of Ranadon's kings, cast out a generation ago, at the end of a time of anarchy when only one sun appeared in the sky. His return not only imperils the present rule, but threatens to expose those who once struggled to protect his life.

Now a new age begins as the children of the unbelievers seek out the truth. As this next generation unearths long-guarded plots within plots, strong alliances are forged among both strangers and friends. No one can predict how a rebellion against the Goddess will unfold--nor what forces will be unleashed to protect her power. And it seems that only one man, Dirk Provin, has the determination to find out.