Murder by the Gods

"Murder by the Gods" is a mystery thriller set in the glorious past of ancient Egypt. Narmer, the son of the Scorpion King, has become the first ruler of a united Egypt and founder of the country's First Dynasty. He has succeeded in uniting the peoples of Upper and Lower Egypt but is now under attack by forces unknown. When he suddenly collapses after receiving a mysterious threat from the god Seth, the Crown Prince is convinced it is the gods who are trying to kill his family. Prince Horus-Aha solicits the help of his friend Akhom and their quest takes the two young men into an underworld of darkness where they discover the killer may be more human than they had been led to believe. With the help of his future queen, the Lady Benerib, and Akhom's beautiful Nafrini, a trap is set to bring an end to the murders and the evil sons of darkness once and for all. But to Aha's dismay, as he is crowned King of the Two Lands, another message arrives from the god of darkness threatening him and his queen. Loyalties are tested and friendships questioned as more members of the royal family fall victim to the nefarious servants of Seth. "Murder by the Gods" is filled with adventure and romance in a land that would become known as the Land of the Pharaohs.