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The Age of Ra

Special Edition
By James Lovegrove
Series: The Pantheon Series
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Set in a world dominated by Ancient Egyptian gods following their triumph over other pantheons, The Age of Ra follows Lt. David Westwynter, a British soldier who discovers Freegypt, the last free land untouched by divine rule. Here he meets the followers of the Lightbringer, a humanist leader determined to liberate humanity from the gods' control. As an apocalyptic conflict looms, the true nature of this revolutionary figure unfolds.

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Ideal for fans of speculative fiction with mythological themes, readers who enjoy high-stakes action and intricate world-building, and those intrigued by alternate histories involving ancient deities.

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The Ancient Egyptian gods have defeated all the other pantheons and divided the earth between them. Lt. David Westwynter, a British soldier, joins the army of a humanist leader known as the Lightbringer, who has vowed to rid mankind of the shackles of divine oppression...

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The Ancient Egyptian gods have defeated all the other pantheons and claimed dominion over the earth, dividing it into warring factions. Lt. David Westwynter, a British soldier, stumbles into Freegypt, the only place to have remained independent of the gods' influence. There, he encounters the followers of a humanist leader known as the Lightbringer, who has vowed to rid mankind of the shackles of divine oppression. As the world heads towards an apocalyptic battle, there is far more to this freedom fighter than it seems...

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The Guardian praised the novel's complexity and action, comparing it to the kind of science fiction Dan Brown might write if he were adept at the genre.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781781084090

Publisher: Rebellion Publishing Ltd.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Solaris

Edition: Special Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

James Lovegrove is the author of nearly 60 books, including the New York Times bestselling Pantheon series, the Redlaw novels and the Dev Harmer Missions. He has been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, the Bram Stoker Award, the British Fantasy Society Award and the Manchester Book Award. He contributes a regular fiction-review column to the Financial Times.

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