Hidden away in the vast and forbidding deserts of North Africa, Taita has passed the years since the death of his beloved Queen Lostris in prayer and study. He has become the Warlock, wise in the lore of the ancient Gods, an adept of magic and the supernatural. Now Taita answers the summons from the beyond. He leaves the deserts' vastness and returns to the world of men, to find himself plunged into a terrible conflict against the forces of evil which threaten to overwhelm the throne and the realm of Egypt, and to destroy the young prince Nefer who is the grandson of Queen Lostris. With vivid depictions of battle and intrigue, of love and passion, with fascinating characters both good and evil, Wilbur Smith brings to life in colourful detail the world of ancient Egypt.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Warlock by Wilbur Smith:
This is the 3td book in a series of four from Wilbur Smith and it's awesome I just finished it and am looking forword to the next, the Quest. SD
An all-you-can-eat pigout for the ultra-desensitized:
(Warning: vomitorium not included!) Say you have a beloved mate, and a best friend, too, and your dearest sister is that best friend's mate, so together you make a happy foursome of great, supportive friends, who will probably have a double wedding eventually, you're that close. Then, say one member of the perfect foursome dies an unspeakable (and I do mean unspeakable) death, leaving his/her mate wounded and alone, crippled and bereft, a virtual amputee. But, you still have YOUR mate, and the two of... more info
Wilbur, You've done it again!:
In searching the literary landscape for good historical fiction, it is always great to find good ole Wilbur. I would like to meet him and thank him for a wonderful yarn. It is not fair to compare this to his others novels, each are deserving of a read from historical readers, and other than Rutherford and Jennings there are no other historical authors who begin to stack up. Intricate plotline, characters who demand emotion, and a backdrop steeped in fact and fantasy make this series thoroughly... more info
Interesting Flollow-up to River God:
This was a good read and and interesting follow-up to the River God. However, it didn't add much about Egyption history and many parts of the book were overly predictable. I would recommend it for Wilbur Smith fans, especially those who have read River God.
