From the author who asked that I let my readers know about his young adult book....
In ancient
Egypt, 4700 years ago, 13-year-old Imhotep sets off down the Nile on his voyage
of discovery, seeking new remedies for the ailing King Sanakhe. Imhotep
and the Quest For Kush is the second volume in The Imhotep
Chronicles -- available now from Fitzroy
Books or at https://alsirois.com/
Publisher
Description:
Imhotep, tasked with
finding new remedies for the ailing King Sanakhe, embarks on a perilous journey
into the mysterious land of Kush. Along the Nile River, he seeks powerful
spells and exotic herbs from local healers. However, Imhotep’s path is fraught with
danger. He contends with a jealous royal physician and becomes entangled with
the physician’s alluring yet treacherous niece, whose romantic distractions
threaten to derail his mission. Complicating matters further are encounters
with mythical deities and dreams that blur the boundaries between reality and
illusion. Amid these mystical occurrences, Imhotep must also navigate the
machinations of the Sons of Atum, a violent brotherhood bent on thwarting his
quest. As Imhotep ventures deeper into Kush, the stakes escalate, and he must
confront not only external adversaries but also grapple with internal doubt.
His resolve and resourcefulness are tested as he strives to uncover the
remedies that could save King Sanakhe and safeguard the realm from imminent peril.
Praise for Imhotep and the Quest to Kush
"Ancient
Egypt comes alive in this nuanced, intelligent, meticulously researched
historical mystery framed around one man's journey down the Nile in search of
healing knowledge, enlightenment, and self-discovery. Little is known of the
real Imhotep except for his connection to the Third Dynasty Pharaoh Djoser and
the step pyramid. Al Sirois does Imhotep justice by providing humanity, wisdom,
and a deep measure of compassion toward all who fall into his sphere. Imhotep
and the Quest to Kush is authentic and thoroughly entertaining,
weaving the historical detail effortlessly throughout. Highly
recommended."
- Vera
Nazarian, author of The Atlantis Grail
"In
this second novel in his intriguing YA historical series set in ancient Egypt,
author A. L. Sirois brilliantly blends all the right elements to produce a
first-rate saga that will thrill young (and older) readers. The main characters
are famous ancient historical personalities brought back to life by A. L.
Sirois in this dramatic story. Imhotep as a thirteen-year-old orphan is
connected in high circles, including with the ailing Pharaoh King Sanakhe of
the Two Lands, and with a powerful friend (Djoser) who will soon become Pharaoh
upon Sanakhe's death. In this quest to Kush, Imhotep travels up the Nile to
Nubia where he gathers powerful medicines and prayer scripts to bring back to
Mennefer (Memphis) to try and save old King Sanakhe. Along the way, Imhotep
encounters several romantic involvements with young women. He also encounters
danger from conspiracies to overthrow the king, as well as thrills on the Nile
on poetically named ships like The Beautiful Ibis. Savor the
sunshine, the fresh air, and the adventures as A. L. Sirois brings ancient
Egypt, 4600 years ago, during the Old Kingdom in one of history's most ancient
civilizations, back to life."
John T. Cullen, author of YANAPOP:
Run For Your Life, a Love Story
(This is a free advertisement for the author at his request.)
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