Maidservant the God

by B.C. Howell

Immortality, ancient Egypt, gods and demons, a legendary island civilization, the last genuine princess, a mysterious woman in a tomb and a pint-sized elephant are a few pieces of the madness that is Maidservant’s life. Five hundred years before her adventure begins, the greatest seer who ever lived serves a refuted god named Kalli and predicts they will lose the fight to stop demon overlords ruling mankind. Based on the seer’s visions, Kalli develops a daring plan spanning one thousand years to change the world’s ominous fate---if it works. The most crucial part depends on the actions and choices of a girl the seer views only in mists and shadows so far into the future. A uniquely brilliant but mentally disturbed young girl wakes up in the kitchen cupboard of an Egyptian villa belonging to a wealthy merchant. She has vivid memories of another life and family, but the household servants insist she was born into slavery and her name and job are the same---Maidservant. When she argues, they summon brutal healers to drive the delusional fantasies out of her. She becomes personal maid to her master’s daughter and he sends them to steal ancient documents from Pharaoh’s Library that will give anyone who can decipher them the power to rule the world, but no one expects the consequences this action causes. Then her master discovers the last of Kalli’s followers are on a mysterious island and suspects they may have a trove of the old magic hidden there. He has himself appointed Ambassador and sets out with his daughter and Maidservant to search before leading an attack to kill or subjugate everyone on the island. Maidservant encounters an enshrouded woman in a tomb who insists Maidservant is the person foretold to complete Kalli’s plan. She meets a mysterious young man named Envoy, who rumors claim is impossibly old and powerful, and their lives become intertwined. A group of amazing young women destined to be gods are close friends. By the time battle commences, both sides depend on her for victory, but she can serve only one side and struggles to choose. Another five hundred years go by. Immortal gods rule a hopeless world in constant turmoil. Kalli’s plan to create an alternate history continues moving inexorably to climax. Please take a moment to Click Inside on the book to read a sample of a fantasy adventure that begins in 2000BCE and spans more than 10,000 years.

407 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 7, 2014

Reviews

[Karen Stephanie Richardson-Henley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Different!

This book was truly unusual. A mix of ancient history, mythologies, fantasy, and SF. Although I sometimes found it difficult to keep up with the constant changes the protagonist experiencd, I was never bored. Much better than the usual kindle fare, editing etc. Two thumbs up.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book! I think it could do with a better title, and the ending hits a bit off from being completely satisfying, same with the main character. But the world building!! It's one of the most original fantasy settings that I've read!! The ideas in this book are mind-blowing!! And the way they're described just grabs the attention and pulls you straight through the story. It's been years since I've read it and I think parts of that island will still be burned into my mind for many years to come! It's a book that really stays with you. It has a very unique blend of historical, fantasy and science fiction themes which are all blended so seamlessly! This book definitely deserves more love! I recommend it!