River God (1) (The Egyptian Series) - Softcover

Smith, Wilbur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1499860803 ISBN 13: 9781499860801

Publisher: Zaffre, 2018

Synopsis

The first book in the epic Egyptian series

The first book in the epic Egyptian series. 'Fame and popularity breed envy in high places, and the adulation of the mob is fickle. they often take as much pleasure in tearing down the idols that they have grown tired of, as they did in elevating them in the first place. It is safer by far to live unseen and unremarked, as I always attempt to do' An ancient kingdom. An incredible destiny. Taita is a humble sale; an expert in art, poetry, medicine, and engineering, as well as keeping important secrets, he is the most treasure possession of Lord Intef. Yet when Intef's beautiful daughter Lostris is married to the Pharaoh, Taita is commanded to follow her, and swiftly finds himself deeper than he ever could have imagined in a world of deception and treachery. But outside the palace, the great kingdom of Egypt is divided, and in even greater danger. Enemies threaten on all sides, and only Taita holds the power to save them all...

About this title

About the Author:

Wilbur Smith is a global phenomenon: a distinguished author with a large and established readership built up over fifty-five years of writing with sales of over 120 million novels worldwide. Born in Central Africa in 1933, Wilbur became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds, and has since published over thirty novels, including the Courtney series, the Ballantyne series, the Egyptian series, the Hector Cross series and many successful standalone novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books have now been translated into twenty-six languages. The establishment of the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation in 2015 cemented Wilbur's passion for empowering writers, promoting literacy and advancing adventure writing as a genre. The foundation's flagship programme is the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. For all the latest information on Wilbur visit www.wilbursmithbooks.com or facebook.com/WilburSmith

Review:

“The brutality of life in ancient times is everywhere evident in Taita's tale, which involves fatal intrigue at every turn. It's clear Smith knows his subject: his graphic depiction of lust, bloodletting, politics, and, in Taita's case, honor is firmly grounded in rich details that evoke the period.” ―Booklist

“Gallops swiftly through the action and flying blood his fans have come to relish. Brightly colored, sweeping escapism.” ―Kirkus

“A rich, compelling look back in time [to] when history and myth intermingled.” ―San Francisco Chronicle

“A grand tale of intrigue, deception, true love and exile.” ―Denver Post

“An epic of sex, death and intrigue in the Valley of the Kings ... richly written ... packs in the action ... excellent.” ―Weekend Telegraph

“Superlatively evocative....Smith`s descriptions hardly falter over 500 pages and [River God] has relentless momentum.” ―Observer

“Big, brave and blockbusting ... brilliantly detailed descriptions of life on the Nile.” ―Mail On Sunday

“Grand mythical material.... the set pieces are fabulous.” ―Times Literary Supplement

“High adventure . . . There is never a lull in this majestic novel, one filled to overflowing with passion, rage, treachery, barbarism, prolonged excitement and endless passages of sheer, exquisite color.” ―Washington Post

“An epic... Smith joins the ranks of one of the grand masters of twentieth-century novels.” ―Tulsa World

“Vivid and fascinating ... packed with passion, war, intrigue and revenge...The details are intimate, inspiring ... The author makes you see it, hear it--even smell it.” ―The Orlando Sentinel

“Vivid detail... Sumptuous storytelling... A feast!” ―Detroit Free Press

“Involves fatal intrigue at every turn. It's clear Smith knows his subject: his graphic depiction of lust, bloodletting, politics, and, in Taita's case, honor is firmly grounded in rich details that evoke the period.” ―Booklist

“Compulsively readable historical novel...containing all the standard elements of great adventure--intrigue, romance, greed, cruelty, and furious action.” ―Publishers Weekly

“A full-blooded epic.” ―The Times

“A page-turner...few novelists can write action scenes that all but leap off the page the way Smith can...his detailed portrait of ancient Egypt is fascinating.” ―Anniston Star (TX)

“Like a good action movie, the book ends with a show-down...well-written and entertaining.” ―Lexington Herald-Leader (KY)

“Compulsively readable...contains intrigue, romance, greed, cruelty, and furious action...rewarding and satisfying.” ―El Paso Herald-Post (TX)

“An epic novel of ancient Egypt, a great adventure with all the right ingredients: victories and defeats, secrets and revelations, life and death, reverence and godlessness, hate and love.” ―The Des Moines Register

About this edition

• Publisher: Zaffre
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1499860803
• ISBN 13: 9781499860801
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 675