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Genesis: Prequel: House of Scarabs
Faced with the extinction of their faith, the high priest of Egypt must take steps to preserve the gods’ knowledge for the sake of the pharaoh’s immortality.
One vision rocks the foundations of the Egyptian belief system. The pharaoh’s seer knows that their civilisation will perish and their faith fall fallow. Horrified at the implication, she shares the news with the high priest of Egypt. Only together can they plant a seed that will allow the culture to return and flourish. Her vision is clear. They must select a group of men who will carry the power of the ancient gods within them. They will form a secret organisation that will cross the plains and oceans to ensure that one day, the pharaohs can rise again and reclaim their rightful place as world leaders.
Nothing must stop them - not even the pharaoh.
The only problem is they have a spy in their midst who’s determined to see them fail.
If you like historical thrillers, quirky characters, and tales of mysterious ancient powers, then you’ll love this novella.
One vision rocks the foundations of the Egyptian belief system. The pharaoh’s seer knows that their civilisation will perish and their faith fall fallow. Horrified at the implication, she shares the news with the high priest of Egypt. Only together can they plant a seed that will allow the culture to return and flourish. Her vision is clear. They must select a group of men who will carry the power of the ancient gods within them. They will form a secret organisation that will cross the plains and oceans to ensure that one day, the pharaohs can rise again and reclaim their rightful place as world leaders.
Nothing must stop them - not even the pharaoh.
The only problem is they have a spy in their midst who’s determined to see them fail.
If you like historical thrillers, quirky characters, and tales of mysterious ancient powers, then you’ll love this novella.
- GenresFantasy
198 pages, Paperback
First published February 15, 2019
40 people are currently reading
208 people want to read
About the author
Hazel Longuet
9 books14 followers Hazel Longuet - Biography
Hazel Longuet is the author of the House of Scarabs series, mythological action thrillers that follow a trio thrown together by a heritage passed down their family trees for over 3,000 years. A passionate reader, Hazel’s first love was always writing, and an unexpected illness enabled her to start writing the first book in her series, House of Scarabs. She draws from her varied life experiences to frame much of her writing.
Hazel Longuet’s survived a plane crash, a revolution, and even nearly drowned twice - so, to say she’s accident-prone is an understatement! A gypsy at heart, Hazel loves to travel. She has lived or worked in Bolivia, Colombia, Egypt, Dubai, and Sweden and has travelled to every continent except Australia. She was raised on the grounds of Longleat, an English Elizabethan stately home, where she cleaned out lions’ cages and guided tourists around areas of the house.
As an international business consultant, she was lucky to work with amazing companies and gain friendships with people from around the world. She now splits her time between Egypt and England, where she’s shadowed by her devoted Rottweilers, who are rumoured to be the inspiration for some characters in her novels.
Find out more about Hazel Longuet at www.hazellonguet.com, where you can sign up to join her reader community and get a free book. She can often be found escaping from her characters and hanging out on Facebook; readers can join her at www.facebook.com/HazelLonguetAuthor.
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February 18, 2019
Be Transported to Magical Ancient Egypt
I love to read historical fiction but rarely do I see books that take place in ancient times. In this book, you will be transported to ancient Egypt in the time of the Pharaohs. The author does an exceptional job of drawing the reader into a world that is vastly different from ours. In this version of ancient Egypt, magic and the gods are always around. I found it interesting to walk in the shoes of those who prayed to their gods regularly and of those to whom the gods whispered.
This book is the prequel for the House of Scarabs, recently published by the author. It gives the historical context of that more modern story. We learn of the Highest Seer’s disturbing prophecy of a time in the distant future when the Egyptian gods will no longer be remembered and their temples will be in ruin. The gods tell her to seek the counsel of the High Priest of Karnak, and they assemble other priests of three different gods for a religious conference. Only he and she know that the conference is really being done so that they can find the three who will carry the gods within their body and through the generations to be reborn again. While they try to keep things secret, they mistakenly involve one who seeks to destroy the plot has both heresy and high treason.
The book is very well done. There are a few little errors here and there but nothing that detracts from the book. The author immerses us in this world; it is described visually very well, and you live the plot through the thoughts and emotions of the various important characters.
If you enjoy historical fiction, especially something that's a little bit different, this book could be for you.
I received a copy of this book for free and am voluntarily leaving this review.
I love to read historical fiction but rarely do I see books that take place in ancient times. In this book, you will be transported to ancient Egypt in the time of the Pharaohs. The author does an exceptional job of drawing the reader into a world that is vastly different from ours. In this version of ancient Egypt, magic and the gods are always around. I found it interesting to walk in the shoes of those who prayed to their gods regularly and of those to whom the gods whispered.
This book is the prequel for the House of Scarabs, recently published by the author. It gives the historical context of that more modern story. We learn of the Highest Seer’s disturbing prophecy of a time in the distant future when the Egyptian gods will no longer be remembered and their temples will be in ruin. The gods tell her to seek the counsel of the High Priest of Karnak, and they assemble other priests of three different gods for a religious conference. Only he and she know that the conference is really being done so that they can find the three who will carry the gods within their body and through the generations to be reborn again. While they try to keep things secret, they mistakenly involve one who seeks to destroy the plot has both heresy and high treason.
The book is very well done. There are a few little errors here and there but nothing that detracts from the book. The author immerses us in this world; it is described visually very well, and you live the plot through the thoughts and emotions of the various important characters.
If you enjoy historical fiction, especially something that's a little bit different, this book could be for you.
I received a copy of this book for free and am voluntarily leaving this review.
April 7, 2021
I'm a huge fan of historical fiction, so when this came up, I jumped on it and devoured it within a few days! I got this through Voracious Readers, along with several other stories. Ms Longuet spins an excellent yarn that holds you to completion. The characters are enjoyable, the mission they undertake staggers the mind initially, but leaves you wanting more! I would suggest getting all the books in one go, you'll be doing a reading marathon to see how this ends!
Thank the story gods for ms. Longuet's story telling!
Thank the story gods for ms. Longuet's story telling!
February 21, 2019
If you are familiar with House of Scarabs, this is the before story. I f you have not yet read that one, read this one first. I thoroughly enjoyed both stories, and hope that there is a third forthcoming. The story is well written, and the characters are each their own believable individual.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 6, 2019
Genesis is the prequel to House of Scarabs. I really enjoyed House of Scarabs and I loved this story too. The writing is brilliant. The descriptions are beautiful and the story gets its hooks into you from the very first page. I love anything ancient Egypt, and this tale transports you there wonderfully. Magic, friendship, danger and destiny. What more could you want?
January 25, 2021
The gods know if they do not act they will be lost to the past. There is a spy in their camp who will stop at nothing to stop the gods getting more. Can they be stopped? Who is the spy? See what is going to happen to the gods
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 24, 2021
4.5 stars
The beginning to an epic tale. The Pharaoh's High Seer Kiya and Haremakhet come together to ensure their God's legacy and way of life are preserved for centuries to come. Warned through a vision, the duo gather a council and select the three leaders of the newly erected House of Scarabs--the defenders of the Gods Sobek, Khepri and Bastet. Through the generations to come, their families are responsible to ensure their religion and way of life aren't buried and forgotten in the sands.
The beginning to an epic tale. The Pharaoh's High Seer Kiya and Haremakhet come together to ensure their God's legacy and way of life are preserved for centuries to come. Warned through a vision, the duo gather a council and select the three leaders of the newly erected House of Scarabs--the defenders of the Gods Sobek, Khepri and Bastet. Through the generations to come, their families are responsible to ensure their religion and way of life aren't buried and forgotten in the sands.
December 9, 2020
Myth and legends
Myths and legends brought to life with adventure. An intriguing story combing history with myth. The author has a well written, well edited book that was a pleasure to read
Myths and legends brought to life with adventure. An intriguing story combing history with myth. The author has a well written, well edited book that was a pleasure to read
July 11, 2019
An okay read
Good teenage fiction for a dull afternoon. Would recommend for young adults and teens. Not to be
Confused with history but that is okay
Good teenage fiction for a dull afternoon. Would recommend for young adults and teens. Not to be
Confused with history but that is okay
May 4, 2020
Fascinating story steeped in history and magic on far away shores. Just lovely to read and well written.
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