The Lion of Persia (Maximus and the Golden Web) (Volume 1)

In 1837, Layth, a Persian boy, searching desert hillsides for ancient water reservoirs is drawn by an ancient tomb to discover his place as last of a family line of sentinels; stewards to treasures ordained for the birthing of a new Golden Age. Before Layth can begin his work he must face transformation through mystical visions and the very real presence of evil in his village. Guided by ancient wisdom, he is to shepherd the artifacts across a web of magical connection linked by time and dimension into the castle of The Chessman where a powerful key awaits the final turning of worlds.