The Mask of Ra

The Mask of Ra
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Publisher : Minotaur Books
Total Pages : 240
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0312205600
ISBN-13 : 9780312205607
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis The Mask of Ra by : P. C. Doherty

His great battles against the sea raiders in the Nile Delta have left Pharaoh Tuthmosis II weak and frail, but he finds solace in victory and the welcome he is sure to receive on his return to Thebes. Across the river from the Egyptian capital, however, not all take pleasure in his homecoming. Reunited with his wife, Hatusu, and his people, Tuthmosis stands before the statue of Amun-Ra, the roar of the crowd and the fanfare of the trumpets ringing in his ears. But within an hour the Pharaoh is dead, and his unfinished tomb ritually polluted by a witch. The people of Thebes cannot forget the murder and the desecration any more easily than they can forget the frightful omen of wounded doves flying overhead. Rumor runs rife, speculation sweeps the royal city, and Hatusu vows to uncover the truth. With the aid of Amerotke, a respected judge of Thebes, she embarks on a path destined to reveal the great secrets of Egypt. The Mask of Ra is a compelling and dramatic novel set against the background of Egypt's eighteenth dynasty--a time of great change, as warlike Pharaohs fought to control not only the tribes on their western and southern borders, but to bring their subjects firmly under their rule.

Night Masks

Night Masks
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Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
Total Pages : 265
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780786954346
ISBN-13 : 0786954345
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Night Masks by : R.A. Salvatore

Cadderly the warrior-priest discovers a magical book whose secrets may help him to defeat the Chaos Curse once and for all Cadderly’s spiritual and moral wrestlings reach a crescendo upon his discovery of the mysterious Tome of Universal Harmony. While he is eager to defeat evil, his battles against the Chaos Curse have taken him far from his scholarly inventor’s life, and the magical book from his priestly order calls to him in ways he cannot fully comprehend. But adventure isn't finished with the young cleric yet. Cadderly and his friends face great danger from a sinister killer and the assassins of the Night Mask, all of whom lurk in the streets of the city of Carradoon. With the dreaded Chaos Curse still at large and new enemies at every turn, can Cadderly find both his faith and his warrior’s courage before it’s too late?

The Assassins of Isis

The Assassins of Isis
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Publisher : Minotaur Books
Total Pages : 313
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781429937344
ISBN-13 : 1429937343
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis The Assassins of Isis by : P. C. Doherty

The mysterious Sebaus--a sect taking its name from demons--has stolen a powerful secret, and the wrath of the fiery Hatusu knows no bounds. But when the empire's great military hero, General Suten, is bitten to death by vipers, it appears events have spiraled out of her control. Meanwhile, a dark shadow lies across the Temple of Isis. The peace of this holy place, renowned as an oasis of calm and healing, has been disturbed. Four of the Hesets, the temple handmaids, have vanished without a trace. Will Lord Amerotke, Pharaoh's Chief Judge, unravel the mysteries before further violence erupts? Or will he find the perpetrators in league with forced beyond his jurisdiction?

The Horus Killings

The Horus Killings
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 354
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ISBN-10 : 1841975648
ISBN-13 : 9781841975641
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis The Horus Killings by : Paul C. Doherty

An Evil Spirit Out of the West (Akhenaten Trilogy, Book 1)

An Evil Spirit Out of the West (Akhenaten Trilogy, Book 1)
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Publisher : Headline
Total Pages : 363
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780755350438
ISBN-13 : 075535043X
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis An Evil Spirit Out of the West (Akhenaten Trilogy, Book 1) by : Paul Doherty

A sinister king. A scheming queen. A deadly plot. An Evil Spirit Out of the West is the first novel in a trilogy set in one of the most turbulent and exciting periods of Ancient Egyptian history, from acclaimed author Paul Doherty. Perfect for fans of Brad Geagley and Wilbur Smith. 'Doherty has typically woven a delightfully dark tale around what must have been the most remarkable period of Egyptian history... So stoke up the fire, draw the curtains and put your feet up in order to enjoy this delightfully spooky and robust tale of demons, death and disease in old Egypt. Great stuff!' - Historical Novels Review Known as the Veiled One, the ugly and deformed Akenhaten is a shadowy figure. As a child he is overlooked and despised by his own father. As an adult he is thrust into the political limelight when his elder brother dies. Mahu, ambitious and ruthless, watches the young prince carve his own path to power. He becomes Akenhaten's alter ego, his protector and confidant, standing by as Akenhaten proclaims that there is only one God, the Aten, and that he, Akenhaten, is that God's only son. Revolution and chaos follow in this dramatic reign filled with fraud, abduction, assassination, betrayal and treachery. But when Mahu becomes suspicious of Akenhaten's majestic and glorious wife Nefertiti, and the political skill of her brother, Ay, it seems that a hidden and malign influence may also be at work. And then Akenhaten disappears... What readers are saying about Paul Doherty: '5 stars are not enough for this book!' 'Beautifully written, exciting and interesting' 'The sounds and smells of the period seem to waft from the pages of [Paul Doherty's] books'

The Rite

The Rite
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Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
Total Pages : 406
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780786956968
ISBN-13 : 0786956968
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis The Rite by : Richard Lee Byers

The horde of mad dragons continues to terrorize the realms—bringing all of Faerûn to the edge of cataclysm—in this second adventure starring dragonslayer Dorn Graybrook Rampaging dragons appear in more and more places every day. And if the soulless lich Sammaster gets his way—and there’s every reason to suspect he will—the disaster has only just begun. To defeat him and his curse of madness, the dragons must pay a steep price: their immortal souls in exchange for an eternity of undeath. The knowledge of that unavoidable truth may cause more madness among the dragons of Faerûn than the curse itself. For the dragonslayer Dorn Graybrook, a dragon is a dragon—whether or not it has skin. But what if it wears the skin of a woman he may just be falling in love with?

Two Moon Princess

Two Moon Princess
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 219
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781933718736
ISBN-13 : 1933718730
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis Two Moon Princess by : Carmen Ferreiro-Esteban Ferreiro-Esteban

To Andrea, the life of a princess is not a dream; it's tedious and stifling. But the certainties of her life, both good and bad, are thrown into chaos when she accidentally travels to an alternative world, from a cave on a forbidden beach in her family's kingdom to the warm and carefree life of Southern California. Then a careless visit to the cave results in terrible consequences: a brewing war between kingdoms, her sister's love for the wrong man, Andrea's own conflicted feelings for an enemy leader, and dark family secrets exposed. Andrea needs to act to resolve problems which she helped to create, and she faces many difficult choices, torn between duty and desire on so many levels. Readers will enjoy the mix of traditional elements of the fantasy genre, with fresh ideas and a look at our culture through the eyes of a stranger.

The Shadowmask

The Shadowmask
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Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
Total Pages : 177
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780786955954
ISBN-13 : 0786955953
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis The Shadowmask by : R.A. Salvatore

Cross swords with a blue-skinned pirate—and unravel the mystery of the masked spellcaster—in this second Stone of Tymora adventure Though robbed by a masked spellcaster and left for dead by a demon, twelve-year-old Maimun refuses to give up the magic that rightfully belongs to him. After reuniting with dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden and Captain Deudermont's crew, Maimun sets off on a sea-faring chase that will test both the strength of his spirit and of his friendships. As perilous storms rock Sea Sprite and vicious pirates bombard its decks, a mysterious force gathers in the Moonshaes, determined to bring Deudermont's ship—and Maimun's quest—crashing to an end on its shores. In this second book of the Stone of Tymora trilogy, R.A. Salvatore and his son Geno continue their gripping tale of coming-of-age in a world filled with magic, featuring a cameo of R.A. Salvatore's signature character Drizzt Do'Urden.

The Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits

The Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits
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Publisher : Robinson
Total Pages : 354
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781472114891
ISBN-13 : 1472114892
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis The Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits by : Mike Ashley

Mystery and murder from the Sands of Time; This anthology covers two periods in history - the time of 'Ancient Egypt' which stretches from the First Dynasty in 4000 BC to the time of the Roman Empire, and the time of the Discoveries, which covers the Napoleonic and Victorian periods of excavation. The anthology will be a collection of new stories and rare reprints, including contributions from Lynda Robinson, featuring Lord Meren, Lauren Haney and a Lieutenant Bak mystery, plus stories from Gillian Linscott, Kate Ellis, Marilyn Todd, Paul Doherty, Suzanne Franke, Amy Myers, Michael Pearce, Elizabeth Peters and many more. So from the famed Cleopatra to Howard Carter and the Curse of the Pharaohs, here are 25 stories to enthral and enchant devotees of the genre.

Masks

Masks
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 386
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780756407599
ISBN-13 : 0756407591
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Masks by : E. C. Blake

Explores "a world in which cataclysmic events have left the Autarchy of Aygrima--the one land blessed with magical resources--cut off from its former trading partners across the waters, not knowing if any of those distant peoples still live. Yet under the rule of the Autarch, Aygrima survives. And thanks to the creation of the Masks and the vigilance of the Autarch's Watchers, no one can threaten the security of the empire"--Dust jacket flap.