Imhotep and the Quest to Kush

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Imhotep, tasked with finding new remedies for the ailing King Sanakhe, embarks on a perilous journey into the mysterious land of Kush. Along the Nile River, he seeks powerful spells and exotic herbs from local healers. However, Imhotep's path is fraught with danger. He contends with a jealous royal physician and becomes entangled with the physician's alluring yet treacherous niece, whose romantic distractions threaten to derail his mission. Complicating matters further are encounters with mythical deities and dreams that blur the boundaries between reality and illusion. Amid these mystical occurrences, Imhotep must also navigate the machinations of the Sons of Atum, a violent brotherhood bent on thwarting his quest. As Imhotep ventures deeper into Kush, the stakes escalate, and he must confront not only external adversaries but also grapple with internal doubt. His resolve and resourcefulness are tested as he strives to uncover the remedies that could save King Sanakhe and safeguard the realm from imminent peril.

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Al Sirois is a writer, ghostwriter, developmental editor & graphic artist. His first book was a children's book, Dinosaur Dress Up, published in 1992 from William Morrow. Since then, he has published several other books, mostly science fiction, fantasy, and horror, with occasional works of mainstream fiction. He has also ghostwritten more than a dozen works of science fiction and fantasy, as well as memoirs and cozy mysteries.