Paul Doherty's brilliant new Amerotke novel will take you on a compelling journey into the glory, splendour and corruption of AncientEgypt. 1477 BC and once again treacherous forces are on the rise inEgypt. Fresh from her victories in the north, Pharaoh Queen Hatusu has returned toThebes to find sinister threats emerging from neighbouring provinceNubia. The Arites, a secret murderous sect, are waging bloody war against the Pharaoh. Imperial messengers and members of the Medjay,Egypt's elite army, are disappearing around the Oasis of Sinjar and now Imothep, formerly chief scout for the Spies of Sobeck, has been found strangled in a fortified room at his mansion. The Arites are on the hunt. Will Amerotke, Chief Judge of the Hall of Two Truths, be able to confront this boiling mist of murder and treason, and save Hatusu, beforeEgypt is overrun by its menacing and dangerous underworld?