After finding out that her mother was from Earth, Niqe winds up in Qazaqstan with the vague plan of locating Ivan the Terrible’s lost library and saving the world. Alone. But, when Niqe discovers that she’s being watched by an unknown power, she is forced to throw herself upon the mercy of strangers. Again and again.
An inside look at the fascinating world of Shymkent, Kazakhstan, this concise volume walks prospective tourists through a jam-packed tour of Kazakhstan’s own silk-road city. Top tips include the best culinary stops in town, must-know cultural hints, and popular day-trips near the city.
Kazakhstan-inspired poem, dedicated to the city of Almaty.