After River God and The Seventh Scroll, the master of adventure Wilbur Smith returns to Ancient Egypt with a thrilling novel full of action and passion!   Hidden somewhere in the vast desert of North Africa, Taita, after the death of his beloved queen Lostris, lives for years devoted to prayer and study. He has become the Magus, a bearer of the arcane knowledge of the ancient gods and an initiate of the supernatural.   Now, however, the time has come. And Taita leaves the vastness of the desert to return to the world of men and take on the training of the young prince Nefer, son of Pharaoh Tamose and grandson of Lostris.   Having entrusted his son to Taita, Tamose departs peacefully for his campaign against the Hyksos. Behind him, however, a dark conspiracy is brewing that targets him and his heir. And Taita must muster all his wisdom and courage in a titanic confrontation with the forces of Evil, from which not only the life of his young protégé but also the fate of the entire kingdom of the Nile will be decided…     Continuing the myth of River God and The Seventh Scroll, Wilbur Smith brings ancient Egypt to life once again in a novel full of vivid descriptions of battles and intrigues, strong emotions, passions, and captivating characters. A masterpiece of storytelling from the world's most popular contemporary adventure writer.