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…"LOVE IT!…the best book I've read in a long time…if you love history this is for you!!"
From the author of The Last Pharaoh series comes a thrilling tale of ambition and mystery.
Babylon, 323 B.C.
King Alexander the Great has died without an heir and blood-thirsty generals circle each other, plotting for the throne and pieces of a vast and restless empire. But captain Deon has other worries—his ugly past has finally caught up with him, and now a vicious lender will sell his family to slavery if he does not clear his debt. Desperate, he accepts a mission from Alexander’s wily Royal Secretary in return for a generous reward.
Deon soon discovers that nothing is as it seems in the murky waters of succession. Deceived and threatened, he faces a stark choice: decode a secret with the power to bequeath the owner with the keys to Alexander’s throne and earn his family's freedom, or let them die in the brutal gold mines of Ethiopia.
Assisted by a companion as skilled with languages as she is with a dagger, and pursued by forces that will stop at nothing, Deon must cross lands erupting in violence and find an astonishing mystery hidden for a thousand years. But the more he learns, the more he realizes that his actions will decide the life and death of not only his loved ones but also that of millions of innocents.
Bonus Google Earth Virtual Tour: When you finish the book, you will find a link that takes you on an entertaining short virtual "flyby" of all the major locations mentioned in the book, most of which are from historical references. Must for map lovers and history buffs!
Note:
Packed with twists-and-turns and painted with colorful characters, The Atlantis Papyrus brings excitement to well-researched ancient historical fiction. It is the first book of the Whispers of Atlantis series. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone, even though they are connected across the ocean of time. No cliffhanger endings or forced sequels.
BONUS: Join the newsletter on the author's site (https://jaypenner.com) to get a free "History behind the book" that touches on some interesting facts.
Books in the Series
What readers are saying (Amazon Global and Goodreads)
"I enjoyed this story immensely…"
"…You find yourself caring about the characters, and constantly turning the pages to see what happens next…"
"…has twists that are unpredictable, and 'aha' moments that will thrill readers…"
"..fast paced with a mix of history and fiction… "
"…Couldn't always tell what was real and what was fiction, and I love that…"
"…Simply wonderful! Deon's adventure is brimming with political intrigue, romantic tension, and fast-paced battle sequences."
"Page turner! Loved it!"
"I enjoyed it a lot… well worth a read…"
"Unlike some other books that bog you down with academics, this one makes it all part of a thoroughly entertaining and exciting story…"
Genre: Historical Mystery
From the author of The Last Pharaoh series comes a thrilling tale of ambition and mystery.
Babylon, 323 B.C.
King Alexander the Great has died without an heir and blood-thirsty generals circle each other, plotting for the throne and pieces of a vast and restless empire. But captain Deon has other worries—his ugly past has finally caught up with him, and now a vicious lender will sell his family to slavery if he does not clear his debt. Desperate, he accepts a mission from Alexander’s wily Royal Secretary in return for a generous reward.
Deon soon discovers that nothing is as it seems in the murky waters of succession. Deceived and threatened, he faces a stark choice: decode a secret with the power to bequeath the owner with the keys to Alexander’s throne and earn his family's freedom, or let them die in the brutal gold mines of Ethiopia.
Assisted by a companion as skilled with languages as she is with a dagger, and pursued by forces that will stop at nothing, Deon must cross lands erupting in violence and find an astonishing mystery hidden for a thousand years. But the more he learns, the more he realizes that his actions will decide the life and death of not only his loved ones but also that of millions of innocents.
Bonus Google Earth Virtual Tour: When you finish the book, you will find a link that takes you on an entertaining short virtual "flyby" of all the major locations mentioned in the book, most of which are from historical references. Must for map lovers and history buffs!
Note:
Packed with twists-and-turns and painted with colorful characters, The Atlantis Papyrus brings excitement to well-researched ancient historical fiction. It is the first book of the Whispers of Atlantis series. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone, even though they are connected across the ocean of time. No cliffhanger endings or forced sequels.
BONUS: Join the newsletter on the author's site (https://jaypenner.com) to get a free "History behind the book" that touches on some interesting facts.
Books in the Series
- The Atlantis Papyrus
The Wrath of God
The Curse of Ammon
Sinister Sands
The Death Pit
What readers are saying (Amazon Global and Goodreads)
"I enjoyed this story immensely…"
"…You find yourself caring about the characters, and constantly turning the pages to see what happens next…"
"…has twists that are unpredictable, and 'aha' moments that will thrill readers…"
"..fast paced with a mix of history and fiction… "
"…Couldn't always tell what was real and what was fiction, and I love that…"
"…Simply wonderful! Deon's adventure is brimming with political intrigue, romantic tension, and fast-paced battle sequences."
"Page turner! Loved it!"
"I enjoyed it a lot… well worth a read…"
"Unlike some other books that bog you down with academics, this one makes it all part of a thoroughly entertaining and exciting story…"
Genre: Historical Mystery
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