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The Quest (3 stars out of 5)
By Wilbur Smith
Having read many novels written by Wilbur Smith, I was once again driven deep into the story. I could scarcely put it down.
“Best Historical Novelist: I say Wilbur Smith” - Stephen King
I agree. I didn’t like this book quite as much as many other’s he’s written, however, over all it was a captivating story. It contains a little too much unbelievable mythology mixed in for my taste. Overall, an very enjoyable read.
Wilbur Smith remains one of my favorite authors.
Set in ancient Egypt, an ancient Warlock Taita is sent on a desperate quest to save Egypt’s people from a calamity caused when the Nile dries to a trickle. Not only has the Nile slowed to a trickle, it’s turned to blood filled with poisonous giant toads.
Taita and his companion Colonel Meren Cambyses have just returned from a multi-year quest culminating with the opening of Taita’s inner eye in the Far East. A procedure not for the squeamish by the way. Taita’s ability to “see” with his inner eye becomes one of his most useful skills as he does battle with the evil causing Egypt’s slow spiral towards death.
Taita soon learns his foe is named Eos, an ageless evil witch, with powers far superior to any other known being.
The Pharaoh Nefer Seti sends the two of them with a small military escort up the Nile to find the problem with the flow of the Nile. A journey fraught with danger, the force becomes reduced by conflict with unfriendly tribes, disease, and natural perils.
Using a mixture of bows, arrows, swords, and magic the small band must beat back and kill the forces of evil or Egypt won’t survive much longer.
Although not as good as River God or Warlock it’s still worth reading.