River God: The Egyptian Series 1 (Egypt Series)

Name: River God: The Egyptian Series 1 (Egypt Series)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (9638 reviews)
Author: Wilbur Smith

by Wilbur Smith

Historical Fiction Fantasy

4.5 (9,638)

4.5 stars from 9,638 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jul 6, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love historical fiction that treats ancient civilisations as fully realised worlds, not just backdrops for romance.
You want adventure plots with genuine stakes: military campaigns, political intrigue, and characters making impossible choices.
You appreciate a protagonist who succeeds through intelligence and cunning rather than physical prowess alone.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a quick, light read. This is a doorstop that demands your attention for weeks.
You need your historical fiction grounded in strict archaeological accuracy. Smith prioritises narrative momentum over historical footnotes.
You prefer your ancient Egypt filtered through modern sensibilities. This book commits fully to its own world.

About this book

Taita is a slave with expertise in art, poetry, medicine, and engineering, and serves as keeper of important secrets for Lord Intef. When Intef's daughter Lostris is married to the Pharaoh, Taita is commanded to follow her to the palace, where he becomes entangled in a world of deception and treachery. Meanwhile, the kingdom of Egypt faces division and external threats. Taita finds himself in a position to influence the fate of the nation as enemies close in from all sides. This is the first book in Wilbur Smith's Ancient Egyptian series.

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 76% off peak. Price has dropped 1 time over the last 4 months.

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Currently around #18K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 64% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 9,638 reviews

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