The Place of Truth

From the renowned Egyptologist and international bestselling author of the Ramses series comes the final instalment in the gripping Stone of Light series. Following Paneb's struggle for inner peace and control in The Stone of Light Volume 3: Paneb the Ardent, we are now witness to his ultimate test. As Master of the Place of Truth, he must protect the skilled craftsmen who build the magnificent tombs of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. But there is a mysterious traitor afoot within the village, in league with the manipulative Mahy whose main mission is to locate and steal the Stone of Light from the Place of Truth. The stone is capable of harnessing the powers of Mat to assist the craftsmen of the village to create the sacred tomb and temple that each Pharaoh requires for his soul to exist eternally. Mahy has risen to a position of almost unparalleled power within Egypt and his plans for the fall of the Place of Truth reach fruition in this final instalment as the future of both Egypt and the Place of Truth hangs in the balance. Risking personal injury and shame at every turn, Paneb strives to prove himself as the leader that the Place of Truth needs. The four titles that form this series are inextricably linked and are probably best read as a single epic novel. The characterization and period detail create an ancient Egypt so vivid one can almost touch it. Although perhaps not quite as exciting as his Ramses novels, this new work certainly carves a place for itself as a fascinating and highly readable story set against the background of ancient Egyptian life. (Kirkus UK)