House of Scarabs, Paperback/Hazel Longuet

THE GODS OF EGYPT HAVE SLUMBERED FOR MILLENNIA - RELEGATED TO OBJECTS OF MYTH. THAT'S ALL ABOUT TO CHANGE... Loner, Ellie wants a quiet life, but the gods have other plans. She's been given a choice - death or quest. Bound by the deities to two strangers (Ben an archaeologist and Gerhard an elderly scholar), the trio's lives depend on them coming together as a team. To earn their freedom, they must uncover long lost secrets to unlock an ancient prophecy which is protected by "The Guardians of the Ankh", a ruthless and cunning assassins' guild. Sent on a wild chase across the desert plains of Egypt, they must stay one step ahead of the merciless, cold-blooded killers determined to ensure this unknown prophecy does not come to pass. Will the trio succeed and unlock the gods' prophecy or die trying? And more importantly... should they? House of Scarabs is the first book in House of Scarabs urban fantasy series. If you like ancient mythology, paranormal adventures and magical quests, then you'll love Hazel Longuet 's fast-paced novel!