The third book in the epic Egyptian series
The third book in the epic Egyptian series 'Even before he could move,
the full realisation of what confronted him blazed in Pharoah's mind.
This was the foul and loathsome thing that Taita, with his clairvoyant
powers, had smelt in the air. The light was strong enough for him to
make out every detail of the enemy he had loved as a friend' The magic
of the gods. The treachery of man. In his long life, Taita had gone from
slave to warlock, and now his wisdom and abilities are known throughout
the kingdom. but even his immense skills cannot protect those close to
him from the evil that lurks at the heart of Egypt: Lord Naja,
self-proclaimed Regent until the Prince comes of age. Taita must summon
all of his formidable gifts to protect the true ruler, the young prince
Nefer - grandson of Queen Lostris. As enemy forces join together to
bring destruction to the whole land, it is no longer a matter of simple
magic. To defeat the False Pharoahs, the gods and armies must share
their powers with a mortal warlock...