Diane Wilson

The heroic tale of young Mathayus and his relentless quest for justice against an evil and powerful villain, King Sargon. Mathayus faces heart-stopping tribulations during his adventurous, odds-defying trajectory toward his ultimate destiny: becoming the formidable warrior king of an ancient desert empire.

A small town in desperate need of more tourists discovers it was never officially incorporated into the surrounding country, so it declares independence. All goes well until someone decides they need a king. Set in South Africa.