Dead Egyptians - by Del Blackwater (Paperback)

About the Book

In Egypt, death is never the end. They that drink of the Nile always return.

Book Synopsis

"Dead Egyptians takes the reader on a vast, rollicking ride through history, reincarnation, romance and more... " -Susan Martell Huebner, author She Thought the Door Was Locked

In Egypt, all things are possible. So discovers Albion Stanley, a recent Cambridge graduate and brilliant linguist, newly arrived in Cairo in 1902. Albion sees the unseen, including ghosts. It is a less than comfortable reality, which he tends to with copious amounts of whiskey and numerous other vices.

Also in Cairo is Aleister Crowley, the famed occultist. Aleister is a dangerous man, but not an unsympathetic one and never a dull one. Together, they discover the world of dead Egyptians, some of whom are older than the pyramids.

Dead Egyptians have a lot to say. They are deeply unsatisfied with the state of modern Egypt, yet, for all their wisdom and power, they have limitations. As a Seer, Albion proves indispensable to both Crowley and the dead Egyptians.

Dead Egyptians transports the reader into a glittering turn of the century Cairo, while also addressing the atrocities of colonialism. It is hedonistic, while also exploring the complex world of Ancient Egyptian religious thought. It is historically accurate down to the fabrics, while remaining fantastical at its core.

Review Quotes

"It is very rare to find a book that has... everything! It has history, it has mystery, it has magic, it has romance, it has nerve-grinding tension, and jaw-dropping scenes of beauty." -Kathie Giorgio, author of Hope Always Rises

"From the lavish world of fin de siècle Cairo, to the exotic tales of Pharaohs, gods, and djinn, Dead Egyptians serves up adventure at every turn." -Lynne Shaner, author of Journey to Everland Bay

"An epic story of love lost and found, of understanding one's place in the universe and in time, in finding one's purpose and choosing to do the things that are right, even when they're not easy. Highly recommended." -Kat Fieler, author of Shadow Runner

"Dead Egyptians takes the reader on a vast, rollicking ride through history, reincarnation, romance and more... "

-Susan Martell Huebner, author She Thought the Door Was Locked