Another good book for Egyptian lovers. This is the tale of ancient Gods. It is about Tanus, a warrior and a beautiful woman, Lady Lustris, who would be queen. Travel with this author into ancient Egypt: the battles, the passion, their worship and everyday lives. Well researched fiction novel-if you like the history of the Valley of the Kings, this book will take you there. Historically accurate. A masterpiece in my opinion! A well written story, full of drama and mystery. I loved it!

I'll be honest - I'm sort of a skeptic when it comes to reading books written by male authors, but since I was interested in learning about ancient Egypt, I decided to give it a try. It was surprisingly good, and I've read it quite a number of times already. :) Definately one to check out!

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Really interesting novel about Egypt around 1700BC, when it was invaded by charioteers from Asia Minor (horses were unknown at the time in Egypt)

Great book you simply can't put down. From the beginning to the end of the book, Wilbur Smith keeps you captivated by the love story as well as description of ancient Egypt. I highly recommend this book.

I really liked this book. I wasn't sure I'd like a book written from a male point of view as this was, but it was a good read.

An interesting look at fictional ancient Egypt

Novel about ancient Egypt.

A novel of ancient egypt,land of the pharaohs

Excellent book, must read!

Smith does his research - I always learn something from his books. tj

Library Journal
Lostris, a new princess of ancient Egypt, is in love with the dashing army officer Tanus, whom she has known since childhood. But a nobleman who ruined Tanus's father and schemes to do the same to Tanus gets in the way. Determined to win Lostris and win revenge for his father, Tanus sets out with his army to rid the kingdom of the bandit clans that leech the wealth of the kingdom. The story is told from the perspective of Taita, a eunuch slave. Strutting about with all the substance of cardboard, the tale's comic book characters manage to have talents and characteristics that emerge just in the nick of time to move the story along. Narrator Dick Hill does his best to breathe some life into the story line. Quite often, Taita's narrative comes to a dead halt as he explains some fact or ritual that usually has little relevance to the action. Still, it is these compelling details of ancient Egyptian life that are the saving grace of the story.

Ancient Egypt. Land of the Pharaohs. A kingdom built on gold. A legend shattered by greed... A great story about ancient Egypt. It will be very hard to put this book down. You will want the sequel called "The Seventh Scroll". Binding on my copy of River God is a bit torn.

AMAZING! This was definitely one of the best books I've read in awhile! I love Wilbur Smith, and he did NOT disappoint! Excellent!

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