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Warlock: a Novel of Ancient Egypt Free FREE WARLOCK: A NOVEL OF ANCIENT EGYPT PDF Wilbur Smith,Dick Hill | none | 28 Mar 2011 | Brilliance Corporation | 9781455805648 | English | United States Ancient Egypt Books In Publication & Chronological Order - Book Series Stephen King describes Wilbur Smith as the "best historical novelist" in a blurb on the cover of Smith's sixth and latest novel in the Egyptian series. The story opens as the Egyptian army is on its last legs, fighting a losing battle against the Hyksos, who have occupied lower Egypt for more than a century. A former slave, eunuch, alchemist and possible immortal, Taita, tells the tale, describing the death of his beloved Pharaoh Tamose, then his going out to lead the army himself in one final battle against the invaders. But during a break in the fighting, Taita is alerted to the arrival of an entirely new army, who comes from a city named Sparta in the Greek province of Lacedaemon. He recognizes King Hurotas of Sparta as Capt. Zaras, an Egyptian friend whose story was told earlier in the series, and a short time later the Hyksos army is wiped out Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt the Egyptians and the Spartans. Expecting a hero's welcome, Taita and the two armies go to the city of Luxor to appear before the new Pharaoh, Utteric Turo, eldest son of the late Tamose. They find Utteric is a coward and a pervert, Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt turns on them and orders Taita's arrest. Taita and Hurotas turn the tables on Utteric instead, and get his begrudging permission to advance on lower Egypt and drive out the rest of the Hyksos. Once this is completed, Hurotas and his companion, Admiral Hui, another old friend from previous books, leave for home in Sparta, taking three- quarters of the treasure acquired from the Hyksos, with the remainder saved for Utteric. Surely this time Taita will be welcomed with open arms, right? Not a chance. He is arrested and condemned to die a horrible death. Friends spirit him away from the clutches of the Pharaoh and take him to the war ship Memnon, which is under the command of Crown Prince Rameses, the brother of Utteric, who has realized it's time for him to flee if he is to stay alive. The Memnon sails to Greece, where Rameses is reunited with old family members he'd long believed were dead: Tehuti and Bekatha, two royal Egyptian princesses who are now married to Hurotas and Hui again, their story was covered in earlier novels. Tehuti has a daughter, Serrena, who is drop-dead gorgeous as are her mother and aunt, of course and who apparently was sired by the Greek god Apollo. The cousins Rameses and Serrena experience love at first sight, and Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt long a marriage is planned. Alas, plans fall apart as an agent of Utteric first attempts to recapture the Memnon and take Taita back to Egypt in chains, and when that doesn't happen, he abducts Serrena instead. Now, while Hurotas builds a massive army with the assistance of surrounding chieftains with plans to invade Egypt to rescue his daughter, Taita and Rameses plan to sneak into Egypt Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt find Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt themselves. Smith refers to the Hyksos introducing horses and chariots and improved weapons to Egypt during their occupation of the region, and he quickly describes a shield wall as a form of battle, when opposing forces link their shields together and try to wear through the defenses of the other side. An early-day magnetic compass is portrayed as magical, and the Egyptian and Greek gods and goddesses are treated as genuine. But the narrator Taita has a tendency to preen, to be self-congratulatory and is always inevitably right about things, which I found to be irritating Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt a while, and there were times when the twists and turns of the story smacked a little too much of convenient coincidence. Of course, that may just be the voice of the narrator, who is determined to tell his story his way. And while Stephen King is entitled to his opinion, I would argue Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt Bernard Cornwell is the better historical novelist. Fans of Wilbur Smith's Egypt Series are likely to enjoy the latest book in the series, even if I didn't. Those who are new to the series might be better off starting at the beginning, with the novel "River God. Glen Seeber was born in Kansas, but his earliest memories are of residing in Ardmore, followed by attending kindergarten and first grade in Tripoli, Libya, where his father worked as a geologist. The rest of Glen's education was obtained in El Log in or subscribe to read and leave comments. Contact Us. Story continued below Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt (Compact Disc) | Quail Ridge Books Wilbur Smith, one of the world's most acclaimed adventure writers, returns to the world of ancient Egypt with Warlockthe stunning sequel to the New York Times bestselling River God. Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt the wake of a sixty-year war over the reign of the kingdoms of Egypt, two young pharaohs have risen to claim power, but Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt one can succeed, deciding the fate of his empire forever The mission of Prince Nefer, rightful heir to the throne, is to rebuild a magnificent kingdom in Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt stark and tumbled ruins of the embattled city of Gallala. The desire of Lord Naja is to destroy his rival and rule the land with unholy supremacy. But Nefer has on his side the warlock Taita, a matchless ally and legendary priest of notorious powers. To see their dream come true, Nefer and Taita must stay one step ahead of the depraved assassin, survive the tortuous shadow of her ever-pursuing armies, and outwit the shocking betrayals of is own flesh and blood. As Nefer's courage increases, and as Taita's magic grows more beguiling, so grows stronger the power of their tireless enemies. Now, with the threat of tyranny and blood thundering closer and closer toward the vulnerable gates of Gallala, the ultimate battle for Egypt will begin Designed and developed by Ankit Hinglajia. We are open from 10am-7pm Monday through Saturday and 10am-6pm Sunday. Phones may not be answered due to a high volume of calls. Add to Wish List. Description Wilbur Smith, one of the world's most acclaimed adventure writers, returns to the world of ancient Egypt with Warlockthe stunning sequel to the New York Times bestselling River God. Warlock (Ancient Egypt, #3) by Wilbur Smith Description Imported from USA. Stricken with grief after the death of Queen Lostris, Taita becomes a hermit, studies the occult and transforms himself into a warlock. He discovers there has been a divine purpose in his suffering when he is called upon to save the dynasty of Queen Lostris from the evil that looms over Egypt. Read more javascript:void 0. A great story in the Egypt series and a fun summer read. Be sure to read them in order starting with River God. Wilbur Smith is a master storyteller and a joy Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt read. Not as well known in the US but one of my top five authors of fiction in the world. Warlock does not disappoint! Read more I Love Wilbur Smith's Writing, for once i start reading i feel like i Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt there. I am so excited when i open my copyand start reading. I never thought I would ever find. I am soo pleased to of found a second. And you Can Buy. With Trust with Julie Grey. Prince Nefer the heir to the throne soon finds himself in the flight of his life, Shortly after loosing his Father. The killer is another one who aspires to the throne. Thus setting a epic story. Nefer is still Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt but has on his side the Warlock Taita, an ally that his brilliant and legendary. Things come to head Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt the ruins of Gallala a city of ruins, this is where Nefer will start to rebuild his kingdom. To make their dream come true, Nefer and Taita must stay one step ahead of the depraved assassin, survive the tortuous shadow of her ever- pursuing armies, and outwit the shocking betrayals of is own flesh and blood. Nefer's courage increases, and as Taita's magic grows more beguiling, so grows stronger the power of their tireless Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt. A story well worth reading, specially if you like Ancient Egypt its Pharaoh's and all the mysteries that come with it. Characters are bigger then life and their adventure is fantastic. I am a great fan of Wilbur Smith and hate to finish one of his books. I don't want to run out of novels by this extraordinary writer. Warlock is no exception. Unlike some other W. Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt fans I can enjoy the magical elements of the story, which are nothing like Harry Potter stories, but do contain more "magic" than one will find in the Courtney family series. The Egyptian setting lets one accept spells and charms affecting the lives of the protagonists. Fortunately Smith's deft touch doesn't overdue the magic.
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