Synopses & Reviews
For 4,000 years, the lavish crypt of the Pharaoh Mamose has never been found...until the Seventh Scroll, a cryptic message written by he slave Taita, gives beautiful Egyptologist Royan Al Simma a tantalizing clue to its location.
But this is a treasure cache others would kill to possess. Only one step ahead of assassins, Royan runs for her life and into the arms of the only man she can trust, Sir Nicholas Quenton-Harper-a daring man who will stake his fortune and his life to join her hunt for the king's tomb. Together, they will embark on a breathtaking journey to the most exotic locale on earth, where the greatest mystery of ancient Egypt, a chilling danger and an explosive passion are waiting.
Steeped in ancient mystery, drama and action, The Seventh Scroll is a masterpiece from a storyteller at the height of his powers.
Review
"A high-tech treasure hunt from a master storyteller at the top of his considerable form."
- Kirkus Reviews
"Great adventure...a smashing story."
- Ocala Star-Banner
"Intoxicating...a heady mix of exotic adventure, romance and Egyptology. Smith is a master." - Publishers Weekly
"Life-threatening dangers loom around every turn, leaving the reader breathless...an incredibly exciting and satisfying read."
- Chattanooga Free Press
Review
Praise for Seventh Scroll"Great adventure...a smashing story."
- Ocala Star-Banner
"A page-turner...Few novelists can write action scenes that all but leap off the page the way Smith can...His detailed portrait of ancient Egypt is fascinating." - Anniston Star (TX)
‘Throughout The Seventh Scroll, as in all Wilbur Smith novels, the plot twists and turns with constant surprises ... This old-fashioned adventure novel keeps the reader enthralled all the way to its very exciting conclusion.' - The Washington Post Book World
"It's clear Smith knows his subject: his graphic depiction of lust, bloodletting, politics, and … honor is firmly grounded in rich details that evoke the period. … A consummate sequel, The Seventh Scroll perfectly complements River God, its phenomenally popular precursor. Smith excels at action sequences, getting his attractive heroes and despicable villains into and out of hugely entertaining predicaments, all the while tossing off vivid descriptions, bits of historical detail, and classic low-key British banter." - Booklist
"This well-crafted novel is full of adventure, tension, and intrigue." - Library Journal
" Intoxicating... A heady mix of exotic adventure, romance, and Egyptology. Smith is a master." - Publishers Weekly
'A desert sandstorm couldn't get the pages turning faster than Smith.' - Independent On Sunday
'Full-blooded, muscle-on-bone-crunching treasure hunt ... it is non-stop action and thrill.' - Daily Express
“A rousing good sequel to River God that takes the immensely entertaining form of a high-tech treasure hunt ... A master storyteller at the top of his considerable form.' Kirkus Reviews
'Life-threatening dangers loom around every turn, leaving the reader breathless ... An incredibly exciting and satisfying read.' - Chattanooga Free Press
Praise for Wilbur Smith
“Smith is a master.” —Publishers Weekly
“One of the worlds most popular adventure writers.” —The Washington Post Book World
“A rare author who wields a razor-sharp sword of craftsmanship.” —Tulsa World
“Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared.” —The Times (UK)
"Best Historical Novelist--I say Wilbur Smith, with his swashbuckling novels of Africa. The bodices of rip and the blood flows. You can get lost in Wilbur Smith and misplace all of August."--Stephen King
"Action is Wilur Smith's game, and he is a master."--The Washington Post Book World
“The worlds leading adventure writer.” —Daily Express (UK)
"Wilbur Smith rarely misses a trick."--Sunday Times
“Smith is a captivating storyteller.” —The Orlando Sentinel
“No one does adventure quite like Smith.” —Daily Mirror (UK)
"A thundering good read is virtually the only way of describing Wilbur Smiths books.” —The Irish Times
About the Author
Wilbur Smith is the bestselling author of many novels, each meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His bestselling Courtney series includes Assegai, The Sound of Thunder, Birds of Prey, Monsoon, and Blue Horizon. His other books include Those in Peril, River God, Warlock, and The Sunbird. His books are now translated into twenty-six languages and have sold over 120 million copies. Smith was born to a British family in Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia, in Central Africa, and attended Rhodes University in South Africa. He has homes in Cape Town, London, Switzerland and Malta.