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Daughter of Maat
2019 Nancy Pearl Book Award Finalist
Finalist 2019 Best Book Awards (Fantasy)Alex Philothea’s quiet life as a research archeologist changes forever when she is tracked down by a secret society, the Keepers of the Holy and Noble Maat.
Alex’s father died years ago during an excavation in the remote Egyptian desert. The circumstances of his death have always been shrouded in mystery. Now the leader of this obscure organization promises to unlock the answers she has been searching for; the only thing she must do is save humankind.
Follow Alex into a world of myth and magic where the lines of reality blur at every turn.
Praise for Daughter of “Sandy Esene has written a real page-turner. It's Dan Brown goes to Egypt with a delightful dash of Harry Potter thrown in. A wonderful read and she's got the Egyptology right!"—Bob Brier, Author of The Murder of Tutankhamen
“If you like Egyptian Mythology and the excitement of Indiana Jones adventures, this book is for you!”— Pat Remler, Author of Egyptian Mythology A to Z
Finalist 2019 Best Book Awards (Fantasy)Alex Philothea’s quiet life as a research archeologist changes forever when she is tracked down by a secret society, the Keepers of the Holy and Noble Maat.
Alex’s father died years ago during an excavation in the remote Egyptian desert. The circumstances of his death have always been shrouded in mystery. Now the leader of this obscure organization promises to unlock the answers she has been searching for; the only thing she must do is save humankind.
Follow Alex into a world of myth and magic where the lines of reality blur at every turn.
Praise for Daughter of “Sandy Esene has written a real page-turner. It's Dan Brown goes to Egypt with a delightful dash of Harry Potter thrown in. A wonderful read and she's got the Egyptology right!"—Bob Brier, Author of The Murder of Tutankhamen
“If you like Egyptian Mythology and the excitement of Indiana Jones adventures, this book is for you!”— Pat Remler, Author of Egyptian Mythology A to Z
335 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 18, 2018
About the author
Sandy Esene
5 books2 followersSandy Esene is a self-professed ancient cultures geek. Traveling to ancient ruin sites around the world is one of her great passions. Over the years, she has traveled to over twenty countries including Greece, Malta, Jordan, Turkey, Belize, Peru, Thailand, Japan, and of course Egypt.
When not traveling or writing, Sandy enjoys making jewelry, going to museums, and taking long walks in Seattle parks with her husband and their miniature schnauzer brothers Ozy and Mandias.
In addition to her creative pursuits, Sandy is the registrar for a civic art collection.
When not traveling or writing, Sandy enjoys making jewelry, going to museums, and taking long walks in Seattle parks with her husband and their miniature schnauzer brothers Ozy and Mandias.
In addition to her creative pursuits, Sandy is the registrar for a civic art collection.
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August 4, 2022
(This review originally appeared at historythatneverwas.com.)
Sandy Esene’s book, Daughter of Maat, is an intriguing look at a world in which the Egyptian gods have persisted throughout the centuries, and the ways in which their machinations and schemes impact the modern world.
Alex Philothea, an archaeologist, is swept up into this world because she signed up for an organization on a whim. As she gets further involved, she learns more about the death of her father and her own role in both the organization and the machinations of the gods. From a very fish out of water beginning, she discovers why she’s been tapped for this role and how important it is to the entire world.
The use of Egyptian mythology and gods in this book is top notch, going far beyond the basic information most folks know about the Egyptian pantheon. I did find the book a bit slow to get started, particularly as it switches between two point of view characters, one of whom was extremely unlikable. But once it gets going, the pace becomes quite fast, and it’s easy to get swept up in, just like Alex.
If you enjoy Egyptian mythology, or if you had a taste from the Moon Knight series on Disney+ and are looking for more, Daughter of Maat is a great way to explore these things!
Sandy Esene’s book, Daughter of Maat, is an intriguing look at a world in which the Egyptian gods have persisted throughout the centuries, and the ways in which their machinations and schemes impact the modern world.
Alex Philothea, an archaeologist, is swept up into this world because she signed up for an organization on a whim. As she gets further involved, she learns more about the death of her father and her own role in both the organization and the machinations of the gods. From a very fish out of water beginning, she discovers why she’s been tapped for this role and how important it is to the entire world.
The use of Egyptian mythology and gods in this book is top notch, going far beyond the basic information most folks know about the Egyptian pantheon. I did find the book a bit slow to get started, particularly as it switches between two point of view characters, one of whom was extremely unlikable. But once it gets going, the pace becomes quite fast, and it’s easy to get swept up in, just like Alex.
If you enjoy Egyptian mythology, or if you had a taste from the Moon Knight series on Disney+ and are looking for more, Daughter of Maat is a great way to explore these things!
January 14, 2020
Workmanlike
This is a mediocre story with mediocre characters told without much thought or imagination. There has been so much done with this subject it can be hard to find new ground, but the author didn't seem to put in much effort. It is a pet peeve of mine when an author writes that she is going to tell something in the next chapter then moves to describing the aftermath while skipping over the event itself, leaving the reader to intuit what happened. That pisses me off! This author did it repeatedly. It's cheap. If you are an author who wants a reader to know something, write it. DUH! It's kinda obvious.
The rest was kind of wooden. Stephen King has nothing to worry about.
This is a mediocre story with mediocre characters told without much thought or imagination. There has been so much done with this subject it can be hard to find new ground, but the author didn't seem to put in much effort. It is a pet peeve of mine when an author writes that she is going to tell something in the next chapter then moves to describing the aftermath while skipping over the event itself, leaving the reader to intuit what happened. That pisses me off! This author did it repeatedly. It's cheap. If you are an author who wants a reader to know something, write it. DUH! It's kinda obvious.
The rest was kind of wooden. Stephen King has nothing to worry about.
April 20, 2023
This book is really good. I enjoyed it thoroughly. That being said, I think despite the whole show don't tell, I think this story would have benefited from a little more telling. I felt as in the dark as Alex, and in all honesty I'm still not sure 100% what happened plot wise. I feel like the characters were well thought out, but the actual story was vaguely outlined. I feel like the overarching plot was interesting, and I want to see what goes down in the next one. Dialogue was great and descriptions were on point. I'm definitely going to be reading book 2.
And on that note, if he doesn't come back, and Sandy you know who, I'm leading a riot. I mean it. I really do.
And on that note, if he doesn't come back, and Sandy you know who, I'm leading a riot. I mean it. I really do.
December 10, 2019
Great book set within an Ancient Egyptian framework
This is a story that mixes current day archeology with Egyptian lore, reading a entertaining literary voyage of intrigue and adventure. Very well written and entertaining
This is a story that mixes current day archeology with Egyptian lore, reading a entertaining literary voyage of intrigue and adventure. Very well written and entertaining
December 28, 2020
Great read
The book takes you into a world of twists and turns . With a big dose of wonder thrown in.
The book takes you into a world of twists and turns . With a big dose of wonder thrown in.
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