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The Longest Night in Egypt

David Anthony Durham

The Shadow Prince saga continues as Ash and his heroic friends rush to save Ra from the belly of Apep and bring light back to an Egypt that has been plunged into darkness.

Back at his evil tricks, Set, the devious god of chaos has rid Egypt of the sun god Ra and plunged the kingdom into never-ending night. He's even managed to trap the rest of the gods in a palace chamber without the use of their magic. Now demons run amok in the city, filling it with chaos and destruction.

But hope is not lost! Ash, Prince Khufu, Seret, Gilli, and two new friends, Thea and Iset, must brave the depths of the Duat--the spooky, cavernous Egyptian underworld--to rescue Lord Ra. Numerous demons fly about them in the darkness. Deadly peril awaits them around every craggy corner. They must fight, trick, sneak, and solve riddles to pass through each successive gate. If Team Shadow Prince can manage to get through all that, they will still have to face a demon like none they've seen before: the fierce, wily, enormous, god-eating serpent, Apep.

Will the kids prevail? Can Ash and his friends reunite Ra's magic with the sun and bring power and light back to the kingdom? Or will Egypt remain in darkness forever?

Book Details

  • Publisher: Tu Books
  • Publish Date: Sep 26th, 2023
  • Pages: 400
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.50in - 5.30in - 1.40in - 1.10lb
  • EAN: 9781643796093
  • Recommended age: 09-12
  • Categories: Legends, Myths, Fables - AfricanMonstersFantasy - General

About the Author

Durham, David Anthony: -

David Anthony Durham was born in New York City to Caribbean parents. He is the author of The Shadow Prince middle grade solarpunk series set in a magical Egyptian universe. He's also written seven novels for grown-ups, including the Acacia Trilogy, The Risen, Pride of Carthage, Walk Through Darkness, and Gabriel's Story. His accolades include the Astounding Award for Best New Writer of Science Fiction, the Legacy Award from the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation, an Alex Award, a First Novel Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, and he was a finalist for the Prix Imaginales. He earned an MFA in creative writing from the University of Maryland, and has held many teaching posts, including at the University of Nevada Reno, the University of Massachusetts, Cal State University, The Colorado College, Hampshire College, and the Stonecoast MFA Program. You can find him at davidanthonydurham.com.

Praise for this book

"David Anthony Durham never disappoints. I can't wait to read whatever he writes next." -- George R.R. Martin

"Durham is a master of the fantasy epic." -- The Washington Post

"Along with exhilarating solar-powered speed racing and magically produced ice cream, Durham tucks in plenty of brisk but bloodless fighting, new hints of orphaned Ash's heritage and hidden powers of cognitive magic, and an enigmatic prophecy that heralds future exploits for him and a growing cast of friends, foes, and immortals. Nile-style adventures; just the ticket for Percy Jackson fans." -- Kirkus Reviews