• The Pyramid Builders, Book 9: Menkaure 3d cover
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    The Pyramid Builders, Book 9: Menkaure by Max Overton

    At the dawn of Egypt’s pyramid age, innovation met ambition–and history was carved into stone. The Pyramid Builders series explores the lives of the pharaohs who oversaw the earliest monumental tombs, beginning with Djoser and the revolutionary Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Set during a period of rapid advancement in architecture and statecraft, these books trace the evolution of pyramid construction and the political, religious, and personal forces behind it. But this is no dry chronicle of engineering. With a focus on the rulers, architects, and advisors who risked everything to shape a legacy of permanence, the series brings to life the human drama at the heart of Ancient Egypt’s golden…

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    The Pyramid Builders, Book 3: Khaba by Max Overton

    At the dawn of Egypt’s pyramid age, innovation met ambition–and history was carved into stone. The Pyramid Builders series explores the lives of the pharaohs who oversaw the earliest monumental tombs, beginning with Djoser and the revolutionary Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Set during a period of rapid advancement in architecture and statecraft, these books trace the evolution of pyramid construction and the political, religious, and personal forces behind it. But this is no dry chronicle of engineering. With a focus on the rulers, architects, and advisors who risked everything to shape a legacy of permanence, the series brings to life the human drama at the heart of Ancient Egypt’s golden…

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    The Pyramid Builders, Book 2: Sekhemkhet by Max Overton

    At the dawn of Egypt’s pyramid age, innovation met ambition–and history was carved into stone. The Pyramid Builders series explores the lives of the pharaohs who oversaw the earliest monumental tombs, beginning with Djoser and the revolutionary Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Set during a period of rapid advancement in architecture and statecraft, these books trace the evolution of pyramid construction and the political, religious, and personal forces behind it. But this is no dry chronicle of engineering. With a focus on the rulers, architects, and advisors who risked everything to shape a legacy of permanence, the series brings to life the human drama at the heart of Ancient Egypt’s golden…

  • The Pyramid Builders, Book 1: Djoser 3d cover
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    The Pyramid Builders, Book 1: Djoser by Max Overton

    At the dawn of Egypt’s pyramid age, innovation met ambition–and history was carved into stone. The Pyramid Builders series explores the lives of the pharaohs who oversaw the earliest monumental tombs, beginning with Djoser and the revolutionary Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Set during a period of rapid advancement in architecture and statecraft, these books trace the evolution of pyramid construction and the political, religious, and personal forces behind it. But this is no dry chronicle of engineering. With a focus on the rulers, architects, and advisors who risked everything to shape a legacy of permanence, the series brings to life the human drama at the heart of Ancient Egypt’s golden…

  • The Pyramid Builders Boxed Set
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    The Pyramid Builders Series by Max Overton

      At the dawn of Egypt’s pyramid age, innovation met ambition–and history was carved into stone. The Pyramid Builders series explores the lives of the pharaohs who oversaw the earliest monumental tombs, beginning with Djoser and the revolutionary Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Set during a period of rapid advancement in architecture and statecraft, these books trace the evolution of pyramid construction and the political, religious, and personal forces behind it. But this is no dry chronicle of engineering. With a focus on the rulers, architects, and advisors who risked everything to shape a legacy of permanence, the series brings to life the human drama at the heart of Ancient Egypt’s…

  • Fall of the House of Ramesses, Book 3: Tausret by Max Overton 3d cover
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    Fall of the House of Ramesses, Book 3: Tausret by Max Overton

    Egypt was at the height of its powers in the days of Ramesses the Great, a young king who confidently predicted his House would last for a Thousand Years. Sixty years later, he was still on the throne. One by one, his heirs had died and the survivors had become old men. When Ramesses at last died, he left a stagnant kingdom and his throne to an old man–Merenptah. What followed laid the groundwork for a nation ripped apart by civil war.   The House of Ramesses falters as Tausret relinquishes the throne upon the death of her husband, King Seti. Amenmesse’s young son Siptah will become king until her…

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    Fall of the House of Ramesses, Book 2: Seti, A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Max Overton

    Egypt was at the height of its powers in the days of Ramesses the Great, a young king who confidently predicted his House would last for a Thousand Years. Sixty years later, he was still on the throne. One by one, his heirs had died and the survivors had become old men. When Ramesses at last died, he left a stagnant kingdom and his throne to an old man–Merenptah. What followed laid the groundwork for a nation ripped apart by civil war.   After only nine years on the throne, Merenptah is dead and his son Seti is king in his place. He rules from the northern city of Men-nefer,…

  • Fall of the House of Ramesses, Book 1: Merenptah 3d cover
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    Fall of the House of Ramesses, Book 1: Merenptah, A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Max Overton

    Egypt was at the height of its powers in the days of Ramesses the Great, a young king who confidently predicted his House would last for a Thousand Years. Sixty years later, he was still on the throne. One by one, his heirs had died and the survivors had become old men. When Ramesses at last died, he left a stagnant kingdom and his throne to an old man–Merenptah. What followed laid the groundwork for a nation ripped apart by civil war. The House of Ramesses is in the hands of an old man. King Merenptah wants to leave the kingdom to his younger son, Seti, but northern tribes in…

  • Strong is the Ma'at of Re, Book 3: The One of Taweret 3d cover
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    Strong is the Ma’at of Re, Book 3: The One of Taweret, A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Max Overton

    In Ancient Egypt, C1200 BCE, bitter contention and resentment, secret coups and assassination attempts may decide the fate of those who would become legends…by any means necessary.   The reign of Ramesses III is failing and even the gods seem to be turning their eyes away from Egypt. When the sun hides its face, crops suffer, throwing the country into famine. Tomb workers go on strike. To avert further disaster, Crown Prince Ramesses acts on his father’s behalf. The rivalry between Ramesses III’s wives–commoner Tiye and sister/wife Queen Tyti–also comes to a head. Tiye resents not being made queen and can’t abide that her sons have been passed over. She…

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    Strong is the Ma’at of Re, Book 2: The Heirs, A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Max Overton

    In Ancient Egypt, C1200 BCE, bitter contention and resentment, secret coups and assassination attempts may decide the fate of those who would become legends…by any means necessary. Tiye, the first wife of Ramesses III, has grown so used to being the mother of the Heir she can no longer bear to see that prized title pass to the son of a rival wife. Her eldest sons have died and the one left wants to step down and devote his life to the priesthood. Then the son of the king’s sister/wife, also named Ramesses, will become Crown Prince and all Tiye’s ambitions will lie in ruins. Ramesses III struggles to enrich…

  • Strong is the Ma'at of Re, Book 1: The King 3d cover
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    Strong is the Ma’at of Re, Book 1: The King, A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Max Overton

    In Ancient Egypt, C1200 BCE, bitter contention and resentment, secret coups and assassination attempts may decide the fate of those who would become legends…by any means necessary.   That he is descended from Ramesses the Great fills Ramesses III with obscene pride. Elevated to the throne following a coup led by his father Setnakhte during the troubled days of Queen Tausret, Ramesses III sets about creating an Egypt that reflects the glory days of Ramesses the Great. He takes on his predecessor’s throne name, names his sons after the sons of Ramesses and pushes them toward similar duties. Most of all, he thirsts after conquests like those of his hero…

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    Kadesh, A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Max Overton

    Holding the key to strategic military advantage, Kadesh is a jewel city that distant lands covet. Ramesses II of Egypt and Muwatalli II of Hatti believe they’re chosen by the gods to claim ascendancy to Kadesh. When the two meet in the largest chariot battle ever fought, not just the fate of empires will be decided but also the lives of citizens helplessly caught up in the greedy ambition of kings. Genre: Historical: Ancient Egypt      Word Count: 90, 300   (ebooks are available from all sites, and print is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and some on Angus & Robertson) 5.0 out of 5 stars Depicts The…

  • Strong is the Ma'at of Re Ancient Egyptian Series by Max Overton boxed set
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    Strong is the Ma’at of Re Ancient Egyptian Series by Max Overton

    In Ancient Egypt, C1200 BCE, bitter contention and resentment, secret coups and assassination attempts may decide the fate of those who would become legends…by any means necessary.   Book 1: The King That he is descended from Ramesses the Great fills Ramesses III with obscene pride. Elevated to the throne following a coup led by his father Setnakhte during the troubled days of Queen Tausret, Ramesses III sets about creating an Egypt that reflects the glory days of Ramesses the Great. He takes on his predecessor’s throne name, names his sons after the sons of Ramesses and pushes them toward similar duties. Most of all, he thirsts after conquests like…