Gift of the Sphinx

by Sandy Esene

Finalist 2021 American Fiction Awards (Fantasy)Alex Philothea, the newly appointed director of the Keepers of the Holy and Noble Maat, is fighting to save the agency her ancestors have led for over two millennia. Operating in deep cover, KHNM shields the mortal realm against the lethal chaos of the Immortals. As Alex battles the Gods over the agency’s existence, she is in a race against time to contain dangerous magical artifacts. If the Gods succeed in shuttering the agency and these ancient objects fall into unworthy hands, humanity will pay a deadly price.Deep in the Netherworld, adventurer Jorge Trinculo unearths a primordial book of magic. It exposes one of KHNM’s darkest secrets. For years, the agency has been erasing the memories of his encounters with the Immortals. As his old life floods back, he realizes all that he has lost. In Jorge’s pursuit of revenge, his future becomes entwined with that of a power-hungry magician. A magician who has waited patiently, for centuries, to possess the forbidden book and wield its lethal magic against the mortal realm.

472 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2020

About the author

Sandy 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.

Reviews

[Madeline Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Spy Magic and The Gods

This story had me from beginning to the end. Although it’s on going it was filled with great characters and heroes! Saving humanity and The Favor of the Gods was thrilling to follow. Alex and her crew that had magical lineage was exciting and dangerous at times. Very enjoyable and I will continue reading the series! Thank you!

[Susan Sweat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

An absolutely wonderful book. This is the second in the series, and am so excited for the next instalment. The books are a great read.