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Titans of War

The thrilling bestselling new Ancient-Egyptian epic from the Master of Adventure
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Titans of War by Mark Chadbourn and Wilbur Smith is a gripping crime and thriller novel set against a backdrop of conflict and intrigue. It delves into the lives of powerful individuals entangled in a web of deception and ambition. The story weaves together themes of war, loyalty, and betrayal as characters navigate through high stakes and moral dilemmas, keeping readers on edge throughout.
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Global bestselling author of River God and The New Kingdom, Wilbur Smith,returns with the next epic book in his brand-new Ancient Egyptian series.

A brand-new Ancient Egyptian epic from the number 1 bestselling author.

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AN UNSTOPPABLE ENEMY. A CIVILISATION IN RUINS. A QUEST FOR SALVATION. For over fifty years, Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing armies in their wake. Times are desperate, but throughout the conflict, a brave resistance fights on under the great Taita, a slave who has risen far beyond his ranks. Piay, entrusted into Taita's care by his parents at the age of just five, has been trained to become a great spy, unmatched by any other. Determined to prove his worth, he embarks on a dangerous mission to the lands in the north - to Mycenae and through the heart of Hyksos land and across the great sea - to find allies to help defend Egypt. As the situation becomes increasingly precarious, and the fate of the kingdom is hanging in the balance, can Piay succeed in his quest, or will this mean the end of the glory that is Egypt once and for all? Titans of War is a gripping tale of adventure, loyalty, and the fight for survival amidst impossible odds.

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Titans of War by Mark Chadbourn and Wilbur Smith is praised for Wilbur Smith's exceptional storytelling prowess, cementing his reputation as a master historical novelist. Esteemed authors and publications acknowledge Smith as a benchmark in adventure and historical fiction, setting a high standard for others in the genre.

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ISBN: 9781838776329

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 243.0mm

Weight: 664g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds, and has since published over forty global bestsellers, including the Courtney Series, the Ballantyne Series, the Egyptian Series, the Hector Cross Series and many successful standalone novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. A worldwide phenomenon, his readership built up over fifty-five years of writing, establishing him as one of the most successful and impressive brand authors in the world. The establishment of the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation in 2015 cemented Wilbur's passion for empowering writers, promoting literacy and advancing adventure writing as a genre. The foundation's flagship programme is the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize.

Wilbur Smith passed away peacefully at home in 2021 with his wife, Niso, by his side, leaving behind him a rich treasure-trove of novels and stories that will delight readers for years to come. For all the latest information on Wilbur Smith's writing visit www.wilbursmithbooks.com or facebook.com/WilburSmith

Mark Chadbourn is a Sunday Times bestselling author of historical fiction novels about the Anglo-Saxon warrior Hereward, published under his pseudonym James Wilde. His Age of Misrule books, under his own name, have been translated into many languages. As a screenwriter, he's written for the BBC and is currently developing a series for Lionsgate and several of the streaming networks. He began his career as a journalist reporting from the world's hotspots.

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