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Hardcover Details
  • 07/2016
  • 978-0692949016
  • 400 pages
  • $29.99
Audio Details
  • 01/2016
  • B077VW9JS5
  • pages
  • $3.99
Ebook Details
  • 07/2016
  • B01EG5NGFA
  • 370 pages
  • $3.49
Paperback Details
  • 07/2016
  • ISBN-10: 0-692-75658-2
  • 404 pages
  • $15.95
Terrance Coffey
Author
VALLEY OF THE KINGS: The 18th Dynasty

Prepare yourself for an exhilarating journey back to the heart of ancient Egypt. Experience a world transformed by the unexpected ascension of a mere six-year-old boy, Prince Amenhotep IV, to the illustrious throne of Pharaoh, after the sudden death of his beloved elder brother.

Ten years later, Egypt is a realm vastly altered, shadowed by the menacing corruption and power of the opulent Amun priesthood. Undeterred, Amenhotep, now known as Akhenaten, fearlessly instigates a religious rebellion that promises to forever reshape the trajectory of his kingdom and draw the dangerous ire of formidable adversaries.

To sustain his reign and shepherd his people, Akhenaten will have to tap into every strand of his strategic instincts. Yet, even as he amasses a band of loyalists, a network of formidable enemies lurks in the shadows, continuously expanding. He spearheads the construction of a spectacular new capital, persuading the Egyptian people to abandon their old lives and join him in this grand vision. But unbeknownst to him, within his vast newly built kingdom lie dormant threats: silent traitors ready to slander his name, treacherous plotters eager for his downfall, and lethal assassins with their sights set on his life. Yet, the most potent threat may lie closer than he thinks... perhaps within the man himself.

"Valley of the Kings: The 18th Dynasty," is a thrilling, passion-filled saga of intrigue and treachery, drawn from the actual ancient Hittite and Amarna letters of the 14th century B.C.E. Dive into the extraordinary life and times of a visionary leader whose revolutionary beliefs were as awe-inspiring as they were catastrophic. This tale promises to breathe new life into the mesmerizing saga of a monarch who dared to challenge the norms and paid a monumental price.

Reviews
In his engaging first book, Coffey breathes life into the pharaohs, kings, queens, and citizens of ancient Egypt and other nations. Set in the 14th century B.C.E., the book is filled with passionate love, violent wars, and political intrigue. It begins with Amenhotep III and his addiction to a fatal drug, and the story continues with his oldest son, Amenhotep IV, who renames himself Akenaten. The new pharaoh’s regrettable decision to separate from Thebes and the kingdom’s pantheon heightens the ongoing battle between royalty and religion, which comes to a head when Akenaten’s chief wife, Nefertiti, declares herself a pharaoh after her husband’s death. She is soon succeeded by her son and the heir to the throne, the young King Tut, who cannot escape his own fate. Gods, priests, and military commanders are entwined with the ruling family as three generations battle through subterfuge, magic, and plague while trying to retain their power. History buffs will recognize the tragic results of treachery, war, and famine and can appreciate insightful details about ancient times, such as when a statue of the disabled Akenaten is created with “perfect deformities that mirrored the shape of a god: his elongated head, neck, and fingers, his newly formed potbelly and wide feminine hips.” Excellent research, amplified by occasional footnotes and supplemented by images, adds believability to this fictionalized history. (BookLife)
Historical Novel Society

"Coffey fleshes out this story, creating compelling portraits not only of Akenaten himself but of his imperious mother Queen Ty and his beautiful, capable wife Nefertiti—and also of ancient Egypt itself, which comes alive in all its seasons and moods and peoples. "

Kirkus Reviews

“Certainly a must for Egyptophiles; transcends its historical genre and is sure to delight anyone who has ever heard of Tut, Nefertiti, pharaohs, pyramids, or mummies."

Pacific Book Review

“A fascinating generational epic, historical and factual but beefed up with drama and intrigue for a story that spills blood and gold that shimmers in the brutal Egyptian sun.” 

News
04/13/2016
A new KindleScout winner!

Valley Of The Kings: The 18th Dynasty" selected for publication by Kindle Scout!

05/21/2016
‘Best Historical Fiction’ winner of the 2016 Pacific Book Awards

Valley Of The Kings:The 18th Dynasty wins ‘Best Historical Fiction’ in the 2016 Pacific Book Awards!

Formats
Hardcover Details
  • 07/2016
  • 978-0692949016
  • 400 pages
  • $29.99
Audio Details
  • 01/2016
  • B077VW9JS5
  • pages
  • $3.99
Ebook Details
  • 07/2016
  • B01EG5NGFA
  • 370 pages
  • $3.49
Paperback Details
  • 07/2016
  • ISBN-10: 0-692-75658-2
  • 404 pages
  • $15.95
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