William G Collins

Gods of the Desert Winds Book 2 William G Collins

Gods of the Desert Winds continues the story of murder and intrigue in the family of Egypt's Scorpion King. A descendant, Crown Prince Jet, encourages his cousin Ako to go with him to the military Academy where death stalks a close friend. The Followers of Set, god of darkness, threaten the royal family as the young warriors join the Army of the North's advances into the northern desert of Zin. Rumors of hidden gold lead Ako and the king's army to a mysterious mountain, whose summit breathes fire and mysterious gods of the winds disturb earth and sky. The traces of "blood of the gods" or hidden gold, lead them into danger from earthquakes, angry desert warriors, and an unexpected enemy. When the beautiful Princess Merry defies her father and sets her heart on Prince Ako, the story takes an unexpected turn that could lead him closer to the throne. Filled with danger and romance, this adventure will take the reader down new paths of discovery into the world's most glorious civilization.