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  • Dead Egyptians

  • Dead Egyptians, Book 1
  • By: Del Blackwater
  • Narrated by: Nick Johnson
  • Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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Dead Egyptians

By: Del Blackwater
Narrated by: Nick Johnson
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In Egypt, all things are possible. So discovers Albion Stanley, a recent Cambridge graduate and brilliant linguist, newly arrived in Cairo in 1902. Albion sees the unseen, including ghosts. It is a less than comfortable reality, which he tends to with copious amounts of whiskey and numerous other vices.

Also in Cairo is Aleister Crowley, the famed occultist. Aleister is a dangerous man, but not an unsympathetic one and never a dull one. Together, they discover the world of dead Egyptians, some of whom are older than the pyramids.

Dead Egyptians have a lot to say. They are deeply unsatisfied with the state of modern Egypt, yet, for all their wisdom and power, they have limitations. As a Seer, Albion proves indispensable to both Crowley and the dead Egyptians.

Dead Egyptians transports the listener into a glittering turn of the century Cairo, while also addressing the atrocities of colonialism. It is hedonistic, while also exploring the complex world of Ancient Egyptian religious thought. It is historically accurate down to the fabrics, while remaining fantastical at its core.

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"Dead Egyptians takes the reader on a vast, rollicking ride through history, reincarnation, romance and more... " –Susan Martell Huebner, author She Thought the Door Was Locked

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Splendid!

They say a good book is one when you finish you feel like you have lost a friend. Dead Egyptians by Del Blackwater gave me exactly that feeling. Memorable characters, particularly the protagonist Albion and the ever-hauntingly charismatic Imhotep. Original, insightful, and delightful dialogue that makes you listen to forever. I also learned much about Egypt, making me fall in love with the ancient world. The themes of reincarnation, colonialism, and ancient Egyptian religions were edifying. Great world-building with cinematic visuals that capture and transcend one’s imagination into its psychological depth and metaphysical intrigue. And finally, the narrator has done a splendid job voicing the characters and bringing dialogue to life. Highly recommended.

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Perfection

I read the book first; the narrator definitely understood the assignment and inhabits Albion Stanley (or the other way around).

Great pacing, gives weight to every moment. He nails all of the accents, but the pacing is the true gift.

Clearly had fun with it. Particularly when doing Aleister Crowley’s lines. Nick Johnson is definitely a scene chewer. Can’t wait to see what he does with subsequent books in the series.

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