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The Death Pit
The House is Empty. The Wife is Missing. Now Someone Wants Him Dead. What should a scribe who has never held a weapon do?
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About the Book
Ur, Sumer 2005 B.C.
Royal scribe Nemur is returning home after a failed mission to the governor of a neighboring province. He is looking forward to seeing his pregnant wife and resting for a few days before the weakened ruler sends him on a new arduous mission of seeking support for a kingdom under threat from aggressive roaming tribes and an increasingly hostile foreign power.
But the house is empty. His beloved wife is missing.
What begins as a desperate search for answers is about to plunge Nemur into a diabolical conspiracy, and the man who has spent his years with reed pens and clay tablets must now confront terrifying forces to not only secure justice for his wife but also to save his own life and the entire kingdom.
📖 Who This Is For
Perfect for readers who love historical thrillers with elements of suspense, conflicts between kingdoms, and personal transformation. If you enjoy stories that blend intricate political intrigue with personal quests for justice, set in a meticulously researched ancient world, this novel will captivate you from start to finish.
🌍 The Worlds of the Book
Step into the fascinating world of ancient Sumer around 2000 B.C., a civilization that gave humanity some of its earliest innovations. Explore the magnificent city of Urim, with its towering ziggurat, complex royal court, and a society on the brink of dramatic transformation, where gods, kings, and ordinary people's lives intertwine in unexpected ways.