The Quest by Wilbur Smith (2007, Hardcover)

I've been an avid reader of Wilbur Smith for over 25 years. I love his writing style (although his discription of gore is very graffic) all of his prose is very detailed and expressive. His novels are all very well researched and I've learned allot about Egypt and Africa. His story lines are well put together and all of his books keep you bound to them until you've finished the book. An all around great read. This book was no exception!

This is a continuing adventure in the life of Tata (the wizard) in Egypt. The Quest is about Tata (appointed by the Pharaoh) to find out why the Nile has stopped and famine is on the country. Is this adventure he will battle the most powerful of Wizards (Eos).

Wilbur Smith is by far my favorite author. Always great! I recommend starting with his first book and just read the whole series. All Smith books are in some sequence.

I bought this book because it was the third book in the Eqyptian series. While the story moves, some of the content (opening of the third eye, etc.) was a change of direction by author Smith in that he tends to be oriented toward historical. Of the three books I enjoyed this one the least. The ending of this book appeared to be a vehicle for a continuation of the series. Readable but not gripping.

The book was great, Wilbur Smith always does a great job. I have read most of his other book and especially liked the ones on Egypt.