Laila, her mother and brother are recent political refugees in America. Laila's father was the leader/king of an unnamed Middle Eastern country until he was assassinated. 15 year-old Laila is finding it very hard to fit in at the high school. What is considered normal here is taboo in her country. In addition, she finds that her father may not have been the great leader she believed him to be growing up. Is it possible he was a tyrant who ruled with iron-fist? Is her mother planning a return to their country with the help of the CIA? The Tyrant's Daughter is a thrilling read filled with political intrigue and suspense.