Publisher's Synopsis
In the heart of the 16th century Ottoman Empire, a young boy named Rade is torn from his family's embrace to become Mehmet, a janissary in the Sultan's elite army. 'Warrior of the Crescent Moon' is a riveting tale of betrayal, redemption, and the indomitable human spirit. Mehmet's journey takes him from the tranquil village life in Bosnia to the heart of the Ottoman court, where he rises through the ranks while battling inner turmoil and an unquenchable longing for his lost family.