Librarian living in Northern California.
- Home
- About
- Reviews
Archive by Date Authors: A to Z Titles: A to Z Animal Themed Books Audios Childrens (all ages) Books for Older Children Children's Monster Books Children's Picture Books Children's Books: 12 - 24 months Fiction Graphic Novels and Manga LGBT Mysteries and Thrillers Non-Fiction Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Short Stories YA
- Blog
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- Portfolio / Papers
- Wishlist
- Art
- Contact Me
- Subscribe by Email
Comments for How Seosiris Lost the Favor of the King
How Seosiris Lost the Favor of the King: 01/14/12
"How Seosiris Lost the Favor of the King" by James L. Cambias is set in ancient Egypt. It's told as a piece of gossip as a man once in the favor of the pharaoh packs up his belongings.
The story he tells is one of a foreign magician arriving and threatening to topple the pharaoh. The pharaoh's magician is given specific orders to thwart the magician but the battle ultimately comes down to the Book of Thoth, an item that can't be handled by just anyone.
I'm a fan of fantasy set in ancient Egypt so it was a nice surprise tucked away in the September / October issue. I think it might be a bit more ponderous of a read for folks who aren't into Egyptian historical fantasy.
Five stars.
Other posts and reviews:
fantasy science fiction magazine | short story | James L. Cambias | scifi | 2010
Comments (0)
Permalink