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Imhotep #2
The Buried Pyramid
Readers of “Imhotep” will find themselves transported once more to ancient Egypt with Imhotep, King Djoser, Meryt, Hetephernebti and other familiar characters in this second novel about the famous architect of the Step Pyramid.
“The Buried Pyramid” begins as the Second Dynasty of ancient Egypt comes crashing to an end with the assassination of King Kha-Sekhemwy, the forced marriage of his daughter to the king's assassin, and the disappearance of Prince Djoser, rightful heir to the throne. The second half of the novel picks up the story thirty years later as Imhotep takes desperate measure to save his daughter's life and tiggers a series of tragedies that changes the face of ancient Egypt.
“The Buried Pyramid” is both a prequel and a sequel to “Imhotep,” the first of a trilogy. The third novel, “The Forest of Myrrh,” is scheduled for release next year.
“The Buried Pyramid” begins as the Second Dynasty of ancient Egypt comes crashing to an end with the assassination of King Kha-Sekhemwy, the forced marriage of his daughter to the king's assassin, and the disappearance of Prince Djoser, rightful heir to the throne. The second half of the novel picks up the story thirty years later as Imhotep takes desperate measure to save his daughter's life and tiggers a series of tragedies that changes the face of ancient Egypt.
“The Buried Pyramid” is both a prequel and a sequel to “Imhotep,” the first of a trilogy. The third novel, “The Forest of Myrrh,” is scheduled for release next year.
663 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2013
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About the author
Jerry Dubs
13 books57 followersI've always been drawn to science fiction. The seed for "Imhotep," my first novel, was an incident that happened in 1980, when my wife and I were in Egypt.
In the Imhotep series I explore the information divide in modern America. In a new series of books, I'm planning to explore the development of personal identity.
Of course, this is all wrapped in a gripping story with fleshed-out characters.
I'm also starting an exciting experiment on crowd sourcing creativity. For more on that, take a look at my Patreon page
Married since 1980, Deb and I have three children. Back in 2012 we became vagabonds (an experience we wrote about in Vagabond Retirement). So far, its been a blast.
Cheers! Jerry
In the Imhotep series I explore the information divide in modern America. In a new series of books, I'm planning to explore the development of personal identity.
Of course, this is all wrapped in a gripping story with fleshed-out characters.
I'm also starting an exciting experiment on crowd sourcing creativity. For more on that, take a look at my Patreon page
Married since 1980, Deb and I have three children. Back in 2012 we became vagabonds (an experience we wrote about in Vagabond Retirement). So far, its been a blast.
Cheers! Jerry
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September 26, 2015
King Djoser is dead. Prince Teti, his son, is now king, but all is not right in the Two Lands.
There is trouble brewing and Tim Hope aka Imhotep, will get caught up right in the middle of this one when a member of his family is falsely accused. Not only does he have that to contend with, little Maya, his daughter becomes deathly ill and Imhotep must find a way to save her even if it means going back to his modern world.
This one has a bigger part in the modern world as Tim goes back to save his daughter, but there is also something going on with time. Are there consequences to time travel? Can history be changed? Or is our destiny locked in place...or as Tim says, "It will be, so it is so"?
This second book in the series was just as fun as the first and I definitely recommend it!
There is trouble brewing and Tim Hope aka Imhotep, will get caught up right in the middle of this one when a member of his family is falsely accused. Not only does he have that to contend with, little Maya, his daughter becomes deathly ill and Imhotep must find a way to save her even if it means going back to his modern world.
This one has a bigger part in the modern world as Tim goes back to save his daughter, but there is also something going on with time. Are there consequences to time travel? Can history be changed? Or is our destiny locked in place...or as Tim says, "It will be, so it is so"?
This second book in the series was just as fun as the first and I definitely recommend it!
December 28, 2013
Excellent story - excellent writing. I love historical fiction, the more ancient the better.
June 1, 2014
Second in series was good
Now have to read next one,too interesting to stop! Pulls you in and won't let go so must continue, anyone know what I mean?
Now have to read next one,too interesting to stop! Pulls you in and won't let go so must continue, anyone know what I mean?
June 2, 2017
Very well written. Had to read them all! Author was brilliant in bring ancient Egypt to life. Highly recommend this series.
July 30, 2017
Actual rating: 4.8 stars.
So good! I love this series and definitely want to read the next two books.
This was so nearly a 5-star read for me, but I had to deduct just 1/5 of a star, purely because of the amount of errors; names were sometimes mixed up, there was a fair amount of misspellings, and the formatting wasn't always consistent. Granted, this didn't really affect my enjoyment of the story, but it was a tiny bit distracting at times and pulled me out of the moment - plus, it just looked unprofessional.
But anyway, this book is much like the last one in terms of pacing. It starts out not so exciting, with a recollection of the early life of King Djoser and Heterphenebti. It picks up speed and gets more interesting as it moves on to Djoser's quest to take back his rightful place on the throne of the Two Lands, after his father, King Kha-Sekhemwy, is betrayed and assassinated, and the treacherous Nebka takes the throne.
It then becomes even more exciting when the story returns to Imhotep; Djoser is dead, his son Teti is now King of the Two Lands, and Imhotep's life is slowly falling apart - his daughter is deathly ill and he is unknowingly making new enemies that could jeopardise his future. The ancient Egyptian time traveller realises that the only way to save his daughter's life is to travel back into the future that he came from, in order to access the advanced modern healthcare and cure her.
It was awesome getting to revisit the modern world and see what effects Imhotep's - or Tim Hope's - actions in the past have had on the world of the future. This book is filled with mystery and shocker moments, and it is so well-planned. All of the events that occur in both the past and the future bleed into one another seamlessly, and there are so many moments where you'll stop and think "Oh! That makes sense! Now I see why that happened!" It blew my mind a bit.
If you like time travel stories, if you like mystery, if you find ancient Egyptian history fascinating, if you want to be taken on an adventure like no other, or if you are just a fan of the Imhotep series, you have to read this. It's amazing.
So good! I love this series and definitely want to read the next two books.
This was so nearly a 5-star read for me, but I had to deduct just 1/5 of a star, purely because of the amount of errors; names were sometimes mixed up, there was a fair amount of misspellings, and the formatting wasn't always consistent. Granted, this didn't really affect my enjoyment of the story, but it was a tiny bit distracting at times and pulled me out of the moment - plus, it just looked unprofessional.
But anyway, this book is much like the last one in terms of pacing. It starts out not so exciting, with a recollection of the early life of King Djoser and Heterphenebti. It picks up speed and gets more interesting as it moves on to Djoser's quest to take back his rightful place on the throne of the Two Lands, after his father, King Kha-Sekhemwy, is betrayed and assassinated, and the treacherous Nebka takes the throne.
It then becomes even more exciting when the story returns to Imhotep; Djoser is dead, his son Teti is now King of the Two Lands, and Imhotep's life is slowly falling apart - his daughter is deathly ill and he is unknowingly making new enemies that could jeopardise his future. The ancient Egyptian time traveller realises that the only way to save his daughter's life is to travel back into the future that he came from, in order to access the advanced modern healthcare and cure her.
It was awesome getting to revisit the modern world and see what effects Imhotep's - or Tim Hope's - actions in the past have had on the world of the future. This book is filled with mystery and shocker moments, and it is so well-planned. All of the events that occur in both the past and the future bleed into one another seamlessly, and there are so many moments where you'll stop and think "Oh! That makes sense! Now I see why that happened!" It blew my mind a bit.
If you like time travel stories, if you like mystery, if you find ancient Egyptian history fascinating, if you want to be taken on an adventure like no other, or if you are just a fan of the Imhotep series, you have to read this. It's amazing.
February 8, 2015
I liked this book much better than the first in the series. But I have adjusted myself from being a historical accuracy nut to a reader who enjoys time travel novels. LOL. I do recommend this series to those who enjoy time travel. You will find the characters compelling, well described to the point you can visualize them. I do love the way the author makes you develop strong allegiances with the characters. So fellow readers, if you enjoy time travel, try this series. I don't think you will be disappointed.
April 26, 2019
Another stunning read
As did the first book, the second entwines you in an amazing perspective of ancient Egypt , you are with the characters daily lives , experiences the highs and lows . Beautifully written , you feel like you are part of the story .. so glad there is a book. 3to continue our journey
As did the first book, the second entwines you in an amazing perspective of ancient Egypt , you are with the characters daily lives , experiences the highs and lows . Beautifully written , you feel like you are part of the story .. so glad there is a book. 3to continue our journey
March 25, 2015
Better than the first book which I also gave 5 stars!
December 8, 2020
Dubs is an excellent story teller. I didn’t expect this second volume to be as good as the first, but it was!
March 20, 2020
Jerry Dubs has done something amazing; he has brought to life a culture I have loved my entire life.
He recreates a slower, simpler pace of life, yet full of intrigue and plots, secrets and complications.
Once you accept the method of teavel between the past and the present, introduced in the first novel, Imhotep, the rest becomes a long, pleasurable read.
I can't believe it took me until almost halfway through the book before I realised the name of the main protagonist was so important to the premise of the story!
I spent a little while smiling at that.
The other thing noticeable about the author is his dissatisfaction with some of the social injustices that make up such a large part of our lives.
Please read this book if you enjoy learning about Egypt, but read Imhotep first.
A pleasure to read and now I am in wild anticipation to get to part 3 of the entire story.
He recreates a slower, simpler pace of life, yet full of intrigue and plots, secrets and complications.
Once you accept the method of teavel between the past and the present, introduced in the first novel, Imhotep, the rest becomes a long, pleasurable read.
I can't believe it took me until almost halfway through the book before I realised the name of the main protagonist was so important to the premise of the story!
I spent a little while smiling at that.
The other thing noticeable about the author is his dissatisfaction with some of the social injustices that make up such a large part of our lives.
Please read this book if you enjoy learning about Egypt, but read Imhotep first.
A pleasure to read and now I am in wild anticipation to get to part 3 of the entire story.
June 3, 2018
More adventures of Tim Hope as Imhotep and himself. In this book he loses favor with the king because he was unable to save the kings sons life. His own daughter gets sick and Imhotep takes her thru the time portal to modern day where he gets her the medical attention she needs and then goes back to ancient Egypt where He gets into serious trouble because he was able to save his daughter from the same illness the kings son had.
December 4, 2019
The Buried Pyramid Imhotep series
The fluidity in the writing style is superb. Although set in Ancient Egypt, the interwoven episodes with modern events are interesting.
This is a good read. Especially for those who are interested in time travel with historical episodes. The focus on the royal dynasties are riveting.
The fluidity in the writing style is superb. Although set in Ancient Egypt, the interwoven episodes with modern events are interesting.
This is a good read. Especially for those who are interested in time travel with historical episodes. The focus on the royal dynasties are riveting.
April 4, 2018
Great adventure of love and history
Once again, a series worth diving into, if not for the sand. History filled with love, conspiracies, intrigue, death and life. Worth every moment and full of the future in the past.
Once again, a series worth diving into, if not for the sand. History filled with love, conspiracies, intrigue, death and life. Worth every moment and full of the future in the past.
April 27, 2018
Great read. Great series! Have bought part 3.
March 22, 2019
Great book
October 21, 2021
Wow!
A long book but a spectacular one to read! I thought the first in this series could not be beat yet I was wrong. Spectacular!
A long book but a spectacular one to read! I thought the first in this series could not be beat yet I was wrong. Spectacular!
June 11, 2022
Part 3
This was not as exciting as the first, but still a very good read. Taking a food break, and then I am headed back to ancient Egypt in the form of book/part 3.
This was not as exciting as the first, but still a very good read. Taking a food break, and then I am headed back to ancient Egypt in the form of book/part 3.
September 5, 2023
Couldn't put this down
This book moved fast and is filled with twists and turns in In hotels life. Very sacrificing to the past and into the future several times.
This book moved fast and is filled with twists and turns in In hotels life. Very sacrificing to the past and into the future several times.
June 9, 2025
Good story
January 31, 2017
I loved the world setting of Ancient Egypt as always. I loved that Imhotep actually misses his friend, Djoser, and actually misses modern world conveniences after living in Ancient Egypt for 15 years.
The structure was interesting, as it wasn't as straight forward as the first book- we go back further into the past and look at Djoser's and Hetephernebti's childhoods and how Djoser finally became the King. (This was my favourite part of the book). We go back to the modern world in both the years 2022 and 2027. There is a fair amount of time warp and Imhotep jumping around between his Ancient world life and his modern world.
the time jumping doesn't add up because I was constantly asking myself, how could Maya have been born and be 2yrs old in 2027, if Imhotep wasn't around in the past in the preceding few years to conceive Maya with Meryt?
Imhotep's time in his Ancient world is no longer as fulfilling and happy and peaceful as it had been in the first book- there is a lot of nostalgia to it. I wish the author had the writing finesse to really explore the contradiction of Imhotep/Tim Hope feeling that he belongs and also doesn't belong in both the Ancient and the modern worlds; of why and how his heart is torn between Meryt and Akila; on what is different yet the same about both of these women. The author 's attempt at emotional dialogue rings false- he doesn't really write love and romance well at all.
Exploring Imhotep's inner world and turmoil would've made for rich material but the author is not looking to write a drama- this is an action tale through and through.
Another reason why I have this rated as 3 stars is because the villains were half-baked. Merneith was an interesting antagonist and I wish we had gotten to spend more time with her, the way we did in the first book with Djefi and Siamun. So by the time Merneith gets her comeuppance (with a very clever twist though), I wasn't really cheering for the good guys as I hardly knew Merneith and didnt get to see all the evil that she had brought upon the 2 lands.
We get to find out what happened with Diane, through another interesting twist. We see a lot more of Ahmes, who is now a young man and is closely involved with Imhotep's story in both the past and the future. Meryt gets relegated to the wife role and we hardly see characters like Tama and Hetephernebti.
The structure was interesting, as it wasn't as straight forward as the first book- we go back further into the past and look at Djoser's and Hetephernebti's childhoods and how Djoser finally became the King. (This was my favourite part of the book). We go back to the modern world in both the years 2022 and 2027. There is a fair amount of time warp and Imhotep jumping around between his Ancient world life and his modern world.
the time jumping doesn't add up because I was constantly asking myself, how could Maya have been born and be 2yrs old in 2027, if Imhotep wasn't around in the past in the preceding few years to conceive Maya with Meryt?
Imhotep's time in his Ancient world is no longer as fulfilling and happy and peaceful as it had been in the first book- there is a lot of nostalgia to it. I wish the author had the writing finesse to really explore the contradiction of Imhotep/Tim Hope feeling that he belongs and also doesn't belong in both the Ancient and the modern worlds; of why and how his heart is torn between Meryt and Akila; on what is different yet the same about both of these women. The author 's attempt at emotional dialogue rings false- he doesn't really write love and romance well at all.
Exploring Imhotep's inner world and turmoil would've made for rich material but the author is not looking to write a drama- this is an action tale through and through.
Another reason why I have this rated as 3 stars is because the villains were half-baked. Merneith was an interesting antagonist and I wish we had gotten to spend more time with her, the way we did in the first book with Djefi and Siamun. So by the time Merneith gets her comeuppance (with a very clever twist though), I wasn't really cheering for the good guys as I hardly knew Merneith and didnt get to see all the evil that she had brought upon the 2 lands.
We get to find out what happened with Diane, through another interesting twist. We see a lot more of Ahmes, who is now a young man and is closely involved with Imhotep's story in both the past and the future. Meryt gets relegated to the wife role and we hardly see characters like Tama and Hetephernebti.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 22, 2017
So this book took me exactly 7 months to finish, and there's a reason for that. The first 50% of it is not about Imhotep and his exploits at all. All the time-traveling culture-clashing awesomeness that the first book brought around doesn't even get mentioned until you're halfway through the book. After that, it moves pretty quick, and feels a lot like the first book.
Other than pacing, my one major critique is: I really don't like the way the author writes about sexuality. I feel... I dunno... creeped out most of the time. I get that 3000 BC was a totally different world, but the way the author describes young women just makes me feel... oily. In addition, Imhotep now has three wives throughout his story, more or less. And I get it: one is dead, one is in the past, the other in the future... but still - makes him seem more like a horndog than a devoted husband and father.
That being said: The early Djoser parts, and the second 50% of the book are just as fun, gripping, action packed, and human as the first. And even though I put it this book away for like 6 out of the 7 months and swore I wouldn't read book 3: I probably will. Because the time traveling stuff, and the Imhotep parts are actually pretty good! Just don't abandon all your main characters to tell a side story with no hallmarks of what made your first book so enjoyable for half the dang book.
Other than pacing, my one major critique is: I really don't like the way the author writes about sexuality. I feel... I dunno... creeped out most of the time. I get that 3000 BC was a totally different world, but the way the author describes young women just makes me feel... oily. In addition, Imhotep now has three wives throughout his story, more or less. And I get it: one is dead, one is in the past, the other in the future... but still - makes him seem more like a horndog than a devoted husband and father.
That being said: The early Djoser parts, and the second 50% of the book are just as fun, gripping, action packed, and human as the first. And even though I put it this book away for like 6 out of the 7 months and swore I wouldn't read book 3: I probably will. Because the time traveling stuff, and the Imhotep parts are actually pretty good! Just don't abandon all your main characters to tell a side story with no hallmarks of what made your first book so enjoyable for half the dang book.
December 15, 2016
Engrossing.
Although, this story is a little bit "magic door." Therefore, a bit corny. If you are going to put modern day people in a historical setting you need a device to put them there.
Once we are taken back 5000 years, the adventure begins. Dubs does a wonderful job , recreating the harsh way of life and the customs of ancient Egypt.
A good story needs villains. Dubs provides us with a few good ones. There are some truly evil characters who have some diabolical plots to bring about Imhotep's demise. Despite being locked in a burial tomb and having his wife and daughter's lives threatened, Imhotep manages to put things right.
Although, this story is a little bit "magic door." Therefore, a bit corny. If you are going to put modern day people in a historical setting you need a device to put them there.
Once we are taken back 5000 years, the adventure begins. Dubs does a wonderful job , recreating the harsh way of life and the customs of ancient Egypt.
A good story needs villains. Dubs provides us with a few good ones. There are some truly evil characters who have some diabolical plots to bring about Imhotep's demise. Despite being locked in a burial tomb and having his wife and daughter's lives threatened, Imhotep manages to put things right.
December 10, 2015
The Buried Pyramid by Jerry Dubs
The author really takes us into his mind's eye! Makes you want to try the food, hear the silence, and smell the incense! His characters draw you into their world, from the past or the future. I've read several "time travel" books and these are my favorite! Who doesn't dream of visiting a different time? This is an easy book to read, I've already started the next in the series!
The author really takes us into his mind's eye! Makes you want to try the food, hear the silence, and smell the incense! His characters draw you into their world, from the past or the future. I've read several "time travel" books and these are my favorite! Who doesn't dream of visiting a different time? This is an easy book to read, I've already started the next in the series!
May 23, 2015
I am not a very fast reader and I finished this book in 13 days. I simply could not put it down. The story was well written and with all the plot twists and turn, you simply can't put it down. This book like the first will keep you guessing and "on your toes" wanting more. I immediately purchased the next in the series.
January 3, 2017
Book 2
Kingdoms have changed and new players have control of the time stream. Tim has passed between time trying to correct his family and friends futures only to realize his interchangeable path through time has brought the future into the past and time has passed between history of wishes to put future changes on a mobius circle he may not be able to find again.
Kingdoms have changed and new players have control of the time stream. Tim has passed between time trying to correct his family and friends futures only to realize his interchangeable path through time has brought the future into the past and time has passed between history of wishes to put future changes on a mobius circle he may not be able to find again.
November 4, 2013
I really like this series of Egyptian historical novels. The author boldly throws in time-travel and sets the books so far into the unknown and unknowable past 4000 years ago , that who can argue with his period details? I was able to go all-in on this book and enjoyed it immensely.
April 30, 2015
Loved this book. I read Imhotep and therefore bought this, the second in the series. It was just as great if not more so. The characters are interesting and imbued with life. The violence of Ancient Egypt is weighed against the violence in the modern world. Will buy the book 3.
August 19, 2016
Awesome, awesome read
Once again Jerry Dubs wrote an astounding novel. This whole series has kept me up late at night and gotten me up early.....a really great story and for me a true page turner continuing the story line
Once again Jerry Dubs wrote an astounding novel. This whole series has kept me up late at night and gotten me up early.....a really great story and for me a true page turner continuing the story line
October 4, 2016
Worthwhile Follow-up
Going forward following the death of King Djoser, Imhotep finds himself and his family in mortal danger. Can Imhotep survive? Can he save his family? Find out in this action packed second book of the series.
Going forward following the death of King Djoser, Imhotep finds himself and his family in mortal danger. Can Imhotep survive? Can he save his family? Find out in this action packed second book of the series.
January 24, 2017
Not bad
I still hate time travel parts however it is well developed and characters are fleshed out. He took a lot of effort on research and it shows.. I like it enough to read next book.
I still hate time travel parts however it is well developed and characters are fleshed out. He took a lot of effort on research and it shows.. I like it enough to read next book.
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