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Era of Shadows #3
Unearthing the Dawn
FOR TOO MANY LONG YEARS AKHENATEN HAS REIGNED SUPREME, ENVELOPING EGYPT IN HIS SUFFOCATING SHADOW...
Heb aided each of his comrades in overcoming their demons but returns from the Duat with more questions than answers. Now he must face his own dark past and relive his worst nightmare by serving his heinous former master in order to undermine him and discover the truth. But a legend has arisen about Heb, the boy who ran away, and of his cat who holds a great secret. Heb feels the pull of the darkness as he attempts to discover a lost treasure, infiltrate the god-king's council, and take revenge upon those who dragged Egypt into chaos. How can Heb ever hope to accomplish all this with Nefertiti and the Devouring Monster awaiting him and the Dark Ones still haunting him?
In the present, Maddie has turned cold and distant, traumatized from her recent ordeal. While others continue to search for the Hall of Records, Gavin will have to regain Maddie's trust and break into a museum before discovering the answers to questions lost to the ages.
The epic conclusion of the Era of Shadows series.
Heb aided each of his comrades in overcoming their demons but returns from the Duat with more questions than answers. Now he must face his own dark past and relive his worst nightmare by serving his heinous former master in order to undermine him and discover the truth. But a legend has arisen about Heb, the boy who ran away, and of his cat who holds a great secret. Heb feels the pull of the darkness as he attempts to discover a lost treasure, infiltrate the god-king's council, and take revenge upon those who dragged Egypt into chaos. How can Heb ever hope to accomplish all this with Nefertiti and the Devouring Monster awaiting him and the Dark Ones still haunting him?
In the present, Maddie has turned cold and distant, traumatized from her recent ordeal. While others continue to search for the Hall of Records, Gavin will have to regain Maddie's trust and break into a museum before discovering the answers to questions lost to the ages.
The epic conclusion of the Era of Shadows series.
- GenresFantasy
364 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2019
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R.M. Schultz
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R.M. Schultz is a #1 best-selling author of fantasy and science fiction.
After reading Tolkien, Ryan wrote his first 100,000-word fantasy novel as a freshman in high school. When he’s not saving animals, he continues reading and writing fantasy and science fiction, and has done so for over two decades. Ryan founded and heads the North Seattle Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ Group and has published over a dozen novels.
And more than anything, he wants to be knighted by George R.R. Martin.
https://rmschultzauthor.com/landing-p...
R.M. Schultz is a #1 best-selling author of fantasy and science fiction.
After reading Tolkien, Ryan wrote his first 100,000-word fantasy novel as a freshman in high school. When he’s not saving animals, he continues reading and writing fantasy and science fiction, and has done so for over two decades. Ryan founded and heads the North Seattle Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ Group and has published over a dozen novels.
And more than anything, he wants to be knighted by George R.R. Martin.
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February 10, 2026
Third and final book of the Era of Shadows Series
As a History Fiction it deserved 5 stars just for the huge research the writer must had done.
But it is Fantasy. Good fantasy, certainly, but often too subtle as it's almost always under one character's eyes. It could be dismissed as madness. But if you manage to believe it, it's fantastic.
Unfortunatly I'm afraid a lot of readers aren't going to try. Yet as fantasy also deserve 5 stars due how deep the characters are and the complex relationship among them.
It's not his best book, but already showed how good writer he was coming to become.
History of 33 centuries ago, mythology and a bit of fantasy melds smoothly.
The book is a leap of faith. It starts with the main character giving up. There aren't more clues and the journal is unfinished. It's hopeless.
Because, in the real world, good doesn't always triumph over evil.
And it takes a lot to see the light of hope, but it worths it.
Sudenly the dark night becomes dawn.
The ancient story has a fantasy ending, yet fiting History. The "present day" one is also fantasy (though there are actual hints that something could really exist there).
Probably not for young readers, but a deep and good story.
As a History Fiction it deserved 5 stars just for the huge research the writer must had done.
But it is Fantasy. Good fantasy, certainly, but often too subtle as it's almost always under one character's eyes. It could be dismissed as madness. But if you manage to believe it, it's fantastic.
Unfortunatly I'm afraid a lot of readers aren't going to try. Yet as fantasy also deserve 5 stars due how deep the characters are and the complex relationship among them.
It's not his best book, but already showed how good writer he was coming to become.
History of 33 centuries ago, mythology and a bit of fantasy melds smoothly.
The book is a leap of faith. It starts with the main character giving up. There aren't more clues and the journal is unfinished. It's hopeless.
Because, in the real world, good doesn't always triumph over evil.
And it takes a lot to see the light of hope, but it worths it.
Sudenly the dark night becomes dawn.
The ancient story has a fantasy ending, yet fiting History. The "present day" one is also fantasy (though there are actual hints that something could really exist there).
Probably not for young readers, but a deep and good story.
May 2, 2019
Memorable, Thrilling Conclusion
I’ve been waiting for this book ever since I finished the 2nd and I’m happy to say I was not at all disappointed. As with the other books in the series I really enjoyed how the ancient (and present) Egyptian culture, history/mythology are used throughout the story, bringing some realism and historical fact into a fictional story.
I found this conclusion a great and fitting end to the trilogy. Without any spoilers, I really liked how in this book we get to see the stakes and conflict escalate to more epic and world-altering levels. I also enjoyed how each of the character’s story and the time frames come together and interact for some powerful ending scenes. Definitely worth the read. Look forward to whatever the author has coming out next.
On a side note, I purchased the book itself and the cover art and color schemes are very well done and eye catching on a book shelf.
I’ve been waiting for this book ever since I finished the 2nd and I’m happy to say I was not at all disappointed. As with the other books in the series I really enjoyed how the ancient (and present) Egyptian culture, history/mythology are used throughout the story, bringing some realism and historical fact into a fictional story.
I found this conclusion a great and fitting end to the trilogy. Without any spoilers, I really liked how in this book we get to see the stakes and conflict escalate to more epic and world-altering levels. I also enjoyed how each of the character’s story and the time frames come together and interact for some powerful ending scenes. Definitely worth the read. Look forward to whatever the author has coming out next.
On a side note, I purchased the book itself and the cover art and color schemes are very well done and eye catching on a book shelf.
April 25, 2019
Intrigue. Mystery. Treasure. Ancient world. Weaving plot. Complex characters.
The conclusion of this series is entwined with lovable and vile characters in a mystical world of magic. Some rise while others fall in surprising and original scenes.
May 3, 2019
This third and final book of the series is pure greatness. It was a hard book to put down. Heb's and Gavin's stories come to a glorious conclusion. It jumps right in and doesn't slow down. I highly recommend reading this book, of course only after the first two. Simply, I loved it!
May 28, 2019
I have really enjoyed every book in this series! I loved Unearthing The Dawn I loved the characters they were very well developed and I am excited to see what books come in the future! Definitely a fan of this author now!
December 22, 2021
Captivating storytelling!
R.M. Schultz is a master at historical fantasy. I could not read this trilogy fast enough! I have recommended it to everyone I know. Kudos! Cannot wait for more from this brilliant writer!
R.M. Schultz is a master at historical fantasy. I could not read this trilogy fast enough! I have recommended it to everyone I know. Kudos! Cannot wait for more from this brilliant writer!
April 18, 2022
This was by far the most fun of the Era of Shadows to write.
Unearthing the Dawn is the glorious and intense epic ending where all the character converge and everything that's been plotted and laid out by history comes to a head.
Much intrigue and manipulation and love and redemption.
Unearthing the Dawn is the glorious and intense epic ending where all the character converge and everything that's been plotted and laid out by history comes to a head.
Much intrigue and manipulation and love and redemption.
April 20, 2019
So much plot and character development, and so many surprising and original scenes from the ancient world.
November 25, 2021
Epic conclusion to a very entertaining series.
January 27, 2022
More! I need more!
Enjoyed this series very much. Didn’t want it to end! There must be at least one more book . . .
Enjoyed this series very much. Didn’t want it to end! There must be at least one more book . . .
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