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The Amarnan Kings, Book 6: Scarab - Descendant (The Amarnan Kings, Ancient Egyptian Series) Kindle Edition

by Max Overton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 96 ratings
The story of Princess Beketaten, otherwise known as Scarab, comes to an end. Her story started in the royal court of her father, Pharaoh Amenhotep of Egypt, moved throughout the ancient land of Kemet, into Nubia, the Sinai and Canaan, where she left her life story written on the walls of chambers carved out of solid rock in modern-day Syria. Now her story will move again to Egypt, to her tomb in the wastes of the Western Desert.

Three thousand years after the reigns of the Amarnan Kings, the archaeologists who discovered the inscriptions in Syria, journey to Egypt to find the tomb of Smenkhkare and his sister Scarab, and the fabulous treasure they think is there.

Unscrupulous men, and religious fanatics, also seek the tomb, either to plunder it or to destroy it. Can the gods of Egypt protect their own, or must they rely on modern-day men and women of science?

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    The Amarnan Kings, Ancient Egyptian Series
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00C0APOJ0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Writers Exchange E-Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 23, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 484 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1922233042
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  • Book 6 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Amarnan Kings, Ancient Egyptian Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 96 ratings

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Max Overton

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Max is a published author of varying genres including historicals, a contemporary thriller, and a western.

He has lived all over the world, from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to Townsville, Queensland, Australia; from Gerrard’s Cross in England to Kingston, Jamaica; from Düsseldorf in Germany to Wellington, New Zealand; from Antwerp in Belgium to Collinsville, Illinois, USA.

Max has a Master’s degree, with Honours, in Plant Physiology, and has worked as a university lecturer and demonstrator, a research scientist, a school teacher, a technician, a quotes officer for a microscopy supply house, an assistant manager at Walmart and Max has even caught bumblebees for a living.

Max's main occupation these days is as an author. Having always had a great love of history and recently discovering writing, it made perfect sense combining the two, writing historical fiction – from ancient Egypt to World War II – but he is not limited to that genre. He has also tried his hand at horror, paranormal and westerns, and has plans to write fantasy and science fiction.

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Customers find the book readable and engaging, with one mentioning it keeps them wanting to keep reading. The story receives positive feedback for being a complete narrative with a great conclusion, and customers appreciate the author's portrayal of ancient Egyptian culture, with one highlighting their unique perspective on the 18th Dynasty.

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Customers find the book readable and entertaining, with one mentioning it keeps them wanting to keep reading.

"I really enjoyed reading the series took my mind to ancient Egypt and was able to see the action. Very fun and interesting." Read more

"...book series,I loved this series from beginning to end.a must read!a great read" Read more

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"...of the storyteller Max Overton that it all goes down smoothly, and delightfully, as Scarab's marvelous resilience and resourceful character grow..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, praising its complete narrative and great conclusion, with one customer noting how it provides good finishing touches to Scarab's story.

"...ancient Egyptian culture or anyone who loves court intrigue and epic story telling!..." Read more

"...Of course, they are NOVELS, based on historical happenings, but not quite true to fact...." Read more

"...Each book is a fairly complete story in itself, with enough hints to make you want to get the next book." Read more

"Loved it all. Author kept my attention for sur. I love Egypt and it's history and it did feed my "desire" in reading about it ...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's portrayal of ancient Egyptian culture, with one customer highlighting its unique perspective on the 18th Dynasty.

"This entire series was an amazing way of looking at the 18th Dynasty as opposed to what we know from the history books...." Read more

"...for - from archaeology, to mystery, to fantasy, and a new take on ancient Egyptian religion and life in ancient times...." Read more

"Max Overton is a master writer combining adventure, archeology and thrilling plots...." Read more

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  • Holly Y
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sad that It's Over!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2013
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    This entire series was an amazing way of looking at the 18th Dynasty as opposed to what we know from the history books. Why couldn't Smenkhare and Tut have died at the same time, why couldn't Moses have been a previous king who disappeared for years but continued in is "odd" belief that there was only one God? So many times throughout the first five books, and caught myself smiling at the in-depth research and story telling of these "what ifs." I would absolutely recommend this series to anyone who loves ancient Egyptian culture or anyone who loves court intrigue and epic story telling!

    The last book was a very different feel, but equally as good. A perfect way to wrap up the present-day story, and also a few good finishing touches on Scarab's story.

    This entire series goes down on my favorites of all time list, and I wish more people knew about it!
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  • pjburn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Golden Scarab bewitches us . . .
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2014
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    Scarab, previously known as a no-name child of King Nebmaetre of Egypt's Middle Kingdom, then named Beketaten, who in previous books of Overton's series came of age (Bk 1), fought against her usurping Uncle Ay on the side of her brother Shmenkhkare (Bk 2), continues the battle alongside her older brother Shmenkhkare against the cruel and ambitious Ay and her younger brother Tuthankamen (Bk 3), finally falls under the power of King Ay's adopted son Nakhtmin, then turns the tables on her worst enemies, clearing the way for Horemheb to come to power and her ex-lover Paramessu to become Horemheb's successor and eventually her son Set to sit on the throne of Egypt (Bk 4). In The Amarnan Kinds Book 5: Scarab - Horemheb, Overton combines his story with the Biblical story of the Hebrews' escape from Egypt, with former King Ahkenaten resurfacing as Yahmose (Moses) aided in the Hebrews/Khabirus' exodus from slavery in Egypt by Jesua, a warrior follower of Scarab. This tale has been 'read' to us from the beginning by a British female archaeologist Dani, who has found Scarab's tomb, apparently, in modern-day Syria, on the walls of which the aging Scarab had recorded her life story. It emerges at the end of Book 5 that Scarab is not buried in the tomb in Syria, as we had thought all along, but that her husband Khu had taken her body to her brother Shmenkhkare's hidden tomb in Egypt and secretly buried her there. So the stage is set for Book 6, where archaeologist Dani, apparently a descendant of Scarab's, is going to wield the golden scarab she found in the Syrian excavation, to assist her as she deals with unearthing her ancestor's body and story and fending off the efforts of a Saudi Arabian official who threatens the lives of the British archaeologists as well as the integrity of the history of Scarab. If this sounds a bit far-fetched, it is to the credit of the storyteller Max Overton that it all goes down smoothly, and delightfully, as Scarab's marvelous resilience and resourceful character grow slowly from the little girl playing with a dung beetle in Book 1 into the queen wielding the power of the gods of Egypt in Book 5. She restores Ma'at, the balance of justice and peace, to her country, just as any good fictional heroine should. We wait on Book 6 of The Amarnan Kings: Scarab - Descendant to see if Dani can do as well as her ancestor against the greed and ambition of present-day despots!
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  • Sue Goodwin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Scarab series
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2014
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    I loved them all! Couldn't wait to get back to them once I started reading. Of course, they are NOVELS, based on historical happenings, but not quite true to fact. One thing that annoyed me seriously is the author's use of "these ones". Trust me, I even looked this up to make sure I was right. This is improper English; redundant! Other than that, they were great!
    Sue H., PA
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  • Rhonda J. Hunter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining reading!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2013
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    The Amarnan Kings series is a very readable, off-beat, and entertaining group of books. It has about any genre you might look for - from archaeology, to mystery, to fantasy, and a new take on ancient Egyptian religion and life in ancient times. Each book is a fairly complete story in itself, with enough hints to make you want to get the next book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars great ending to a great series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2014
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    This whole set of books were great. I read one right after the other so I could find out what was going to happen next. You need to make sure you read them in order or your history is going to be messed up. If you enjoy ancient Egypt, read this set. I really think you will like the Scarab series.
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  • Gudrun Wochinger
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2014
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    Loved it all. Author kept my attention for sur. I love Egypt and it's history and it did feed my "desire" in reading about it . I suppose, history does not really apply as I had never heard of Pharaos in Syria before. Now I will have to read up on this! Good reading though, I loved it and wish there would be more of this type. Very entertaining though!
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  • Kindle Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars The Amarnan Kings Book 6
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2014
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    This story was so unbelievable it was a waste of time to even read it. I cannot believe the author would try to make anyone believe that Ahkenaten turned himself into Moses and that Horhenhab was the pharoah that died when God flooded the river.
    Mary Deboer
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not up to the Quality of the First Five in the Series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2013
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    I bought this book with great anticipation. I have read all the other books in the series and thought they were fantastic. My reviews were very high on all the first five in the series. The characters were very well developed and the descriptions that Overton wrote actually put you there as a deeply involved participant. You could actually become any of the characters they were so well written. The writing skills Overton displays actually makes you feel the heat of the desert sun, you were thirsty when the characters were and every emotion they felt you shared. Unfortunately, in this final book of the series he let me down. I didn't get the enjoyment and involvement factor in this book like I had in the others. It's almost as if he has lost interest in the series and wants to finish it quickly so that he can get on to another more interesting project. I don't find the depth and richness in this book that are VERY evident in his previous Amarnan Kings books. It is a shame for me because I was so looking forward to rejoining my "friends" and find out the rest of their story. Please don't get me wrong, the book is very readable and provides the story ending, but it is not up to Overton's normal high standards.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic finale
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2013
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    Have just finished the last book in The Amarnan Kings saga , what a great end to one of the best series of books I have ever read. I have read book 1 to book 6 end to end and feel lost now the journey is over. Every book has kept me enthralled from start to finish and the way Max writes puts you right into the story with vivid descriptions of life in Egypt in those times , I have lived through all Scarabs experiences and feel Max writes with passion and a great knowledge of the times. Praise must be given to these books and I look forward to reading many more Max Overton books. I have read the Lion of Scythia trilogy with the same zest and will now move on to the Demon trilogy. Fantastic books and I urge everybody to read them.
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  • Mirjana Fogel-Petrovic
    4.0 out of 5 stars Average
    Reviewed in Australia on May 2, 2014
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    This, last book in the series, is weaker comparing to others, but is still interesting. I love stile of writing---it is easy and just flow.
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  • Jen W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good ending for the saga
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2013
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    I have been waiting for this last book to be available and although a little 'Indiana Jones' it was an exciting ending to the saga of Scarab. Having been down the Nile, it was easy to imagine the villages and towns mentioned and basically, I just love anything about Ancient Egypt! Loved reading all six and will miss Scarab/Dani and chums!
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  • Christopher Rowe
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping yarn
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2014
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    A great finale to a gripping series, although I was sure it would all turn out right in the end, had to keep reading to make sure.
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  • Jenny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2014
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    This is the last in the series of The Amarnan Kings. The series documents the life of Beketaton, through the reigns of the last kings of the 18th Dynasty and into the 19th Dynasty. If you are interested in Egyptian history you will love these books. The series is brought to a very satisfactory end in this last book. Well written and hard to put down. Well done Max Overton.
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