The Whispers of Atlantis ● Book 3 of 9
The Curse of Ammon ★★★★★
Some Seek Glory. Some Riches. But One Seeks Revenge.
When the insolent priests of Ammon refuse to recognize him as Pharaoh, the enraged Persian emperor Cambyses dispatches fifty thousand men to burn their revered temple. Some plot for riches, some plot for glory—but all are about to find that the swirling sands of the desert are not the only thing in their path to plunder.
⭐ 4.5/5 across nine books — fan favorites at 4.7!
About the Book
524 B.C., Thebes, Egypt
King of Kings, Shahanshah Cambyses, is livid. The insolent and influential priests of Ammon have refused to recognize the Persian emperor as Pharaoh. Now, a detachment of fifty-thousand men is on the march to the distant town to burn the revered temple of the Oracle and enslave its people.
As the vast column marches in the desolate landscape, leaders plot for greater things: glory and governorship, title of Pharaoh, riches, and influence.
But one man seeks something else.
Revenge.
And soon, many are about to learn that the swirling sand of the desert is not the only thing in their path to plunder and glory.
Who This Is For
Great for readers who love intricate historical fiction and a gripping tale of revenge. You will love the rich tapestry of ancient Persian and Egyptian cultures, the complex characters, and the unforgiving desert landscape that becomes a character in its own right. Readers of Christian Cameron, Harry Sidebottom, and Tom Holland will feel at home in this world.
The Worlds of the Book
Step into the brutal, sun-scorched world of 524 B.C., where the mighty Persian Empire under Cambyses seeks to expand its reach into Egypt. Journey through bustling ancient cities like Thebes and Memphis, traverse the treacherous Great Sand Sea, and explore the mysterious Oracle of Ammon—a world where gods, political intrigue, and human ambition collide in a landscape as unforgiving as it is beautiful.
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