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Amara faces trouble and she uses a phone number given to her by a friend who has vanished. When she is offered the chance to be sent to an ancient Egypt, she accepts even though she must perform a task and risk losing her life. But here, she faces the same fate. She arrives and there is much she must learn before she can rescue a young man held by the priests of Aken Re.
Namose was taken prisoner by Hebu, beloved of Aken Re, and forced to translate ancient scrolls giving Hebu some of the powers given to the priests of Toth by the Three of the Two Lands, Toth, Bast and Horu. After his rescue, further troubles arise. He and Amara must join their powers to save their land and friends from the evil Hebu.
BUY MARK
Toth's Priest (An Alternate Egypt Book 3)
Excerpt:
The
sound of feet on the stairs from below reached her. She crouched and peered
through the railing. She sucked in a breath. Would her pounding heart shatter
her ribs? Why was Ramos here? One of his bodyguards pounded on her uncle’s
door.
When
the men entered the apartment, she raced lightly up the rest of the stairs and
opened the door to the roof. The heavy metal slab nearly slipped from her
hands. She paused for a moment to use a piece of wood to block the handle. She
ran across the roof. Once she reached the edge, she slipped over the low wall
and placed her feet on the fire escape. Step by step she made her way down
until she reached the fourth floor and the windows of her uncle’s living room.
Had she missed anything of importance? The unseasonable heat of the autumn day
meant open windows. She crouched where she could hear.
“Mr.
Ramos, what do you want from me?” Her uncle’s voice vibrated with fear.
“I
have come to offer safety for you, your wife and children. There will also be
money allowing you to relocate.”
Ramos’
smooth voice sent chills darting over Amara’s skin. Her hands clenched.
“What
do you want me to do?” her uncle asked.
“You
have a beautiful niece. I have a handsome nephew who is my heir. Miguel wants
the girl. Bring her to me and all will be as I promise.”
Would
her uncle accept? Amara knew the answer. He had no love for her other than for
the money she brought into the house. Her body tensed. The metal of the fire
escape burned her hands.
“What
if she won’t obey me? She holds herself apart from the family.”
Ramos
laughed. “You will make her obey. Aren’t you the man of the house? Bring her to
me. She was seen entering the building not long ago.”
When
her uncle said nothing, Amara felt a moment of hope.
“I
said now,” Ramos barked.
“But…”
Her uncle rose. Would he tell the drug lord she hadn’t come home?
To
keep from crying out, Amara bit her finger. Time to move. She had to escape but
where could she go? When they didn’t find her in her room would her uncle
remember how she often went to the roof? She eased to her feet. No time or way
to reach her room and the stash of money she’d hidden. She needed a place to
hide. With care she climbed to the roof and rolled over the wall.
After
her breathing slowed, she searched her pockets. Phone. Twelve dollars, mostly
singles and some change. The paper Seth had given her before he disappeared. If
she ever needed an escape, today was the time. She read the words.
Life
got you down? Have unsolved problems?
Looking
for an escape? The answer is in your stars.
A
counselor is available night and day.
Dial
1-800-555 ASTR
Was
it possible? Though this sounded like a joke, Seth had said they would help.
She trusted him. Did she have a choice other than to explore this option? If
she didn’t call her life would change in a manner she feared most. She had to
reach the street and make the call. Before making the call, she wanted to be
away from this building. Maybe she could make the call now but the sound of
banging on the door to the roof spooked her, She scurried across the roof. The
next building was close enough to jump.
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6 comments:
Love the tension in this excerpt. Intriguing setting and situation.
JQ Rose
Very interesting! I need to read more!
Good tension, and I always love ancient Egypt!
Next building is close enough to jump!?!?! I wouldn't have the nerve. Good snippet.
Oh geez! What a cliffhanger! I'll be back next week. LOL
Fascinating extract.
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