“Not a beetle… a scarab, an Egyptian scarab.”
On an archaeological expedition into Syria, Dr Danielle Hanser uncovers the tomb of Beketaten, the youngest daughter of King Nebmaetre Amenhotep and his beloved Queen Tiye.
After sickness befalls the Pharaoh and he lies stricken and speechless, Beketaten is born with no name. Without a name the princess is insignificant.
Co-regent, Neferkheperure Waenre Amenhotep is crowned Pharaoh of the Two Lands, in Akhet-Aten, after the King can no longer rule. Amenhotep worships one god—Aten—the sun god. The King decrees the people of Egypt will worship no other god.
SCARAB - Akhenaten – the first book in the historic fiction series by Max Overton opens a tomb of mystery to enthral readers whose passions rise from the pyramids of Egypt!
Smenkhkare, Scarab’s half brother, leads her out of the palace gardens in Thebes to introduce her to the peasants and rogues of the city on the river Nile. Scarab learns much about the Priests of Amun; her people, their poverty, the whore houses, death, and the embalming of bodies. Smenkhkare is eleven, but vows to Scarab to one day be King.
Adopted by Amenhotep and Nefertiti after the King’s death, Scarab is given the name Beketaten. A plague rips through the Two Lands leaving the smell of death over Egypt.
Aye, father of Nefertiti, Vizier and Divine Father to the Pharaoh, rules through the King’s ear. Amenhotep seeks only peace and love for Egypt, the Pharaoh has no interest in cities outside Akhet-Aten. Nefertiti bears her beloved six daughters, but no son. The Pharaoh is determined to have a son from his own loins.
The people of Egypt want their gods back. Paramesse, an officer in the Ra Division of Egypt’s Blue Legion, charges across desert sands to track down General Paatenemheb with news of treason rising on the new moon.
What a story this is! The author, Max Overton, delivers once again, compelling storytelling for Book 1 in the Historic Fiction series SCARAB - Akhenaten.
A story of Egypt to captivate readers!
Reviewed By:
Pamela Faye
Rolling Seas Reviews
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