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Start with River God and continue through all 9 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Wilbur Smith
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Ends with Testament
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Book 1:River God
Wilbur Smith
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 2:The Seventh Scroll
Wilbur Smith • 1995
A modern expedition uncovers an ancient set of writings that point to a lost royal tomb and a fortune buried with it. As rival hunters and hired killers close in, the clues left by Taita turn the desert into a deadly...
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Book 3:Warlock
Wilbur Smith • 1995
Egypt’s royal line is under threat, and Taita is forced back into the heart of court intrigue and war. Facing a ruthless enemy who uses fear like magic, he must protect the throne through strategy, deception, and shee...
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Book 4:The Quest
Wilbur Smith • 2007 • 1 recommendation
Taita leads a perilous journey beyond Egypt’s borders, where unknown lands and hidden enemies threaten every step. What begins as a mission for the kingdom becomes a personal reckoning, as he races to secure Egypt’s f...
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Book 5:Desert God
Wilbur Smith • 2014
An older Taita is drawn back into the struggle for Egypt’s survival when a young ruler faces enemies on every side. As armies march and desert routes turn treacherous, Taita’s plans must hold—or the kingdom will fall...
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Book 6:Pharaoh
Wilbur Smith • 2016
With Egypt’s throne under pressure, Taita is sent on a mission that mixes politics, deception, and open war. Allies are unreliable, rivals are patient, and a single mistake could end a dynasty. The fate of the kingdom...
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Book 7:The New Kingdom
Wilbur Smith • 2021
In a later era of ancient Egypt, investigator Piay tackles a murder and political plot that could fracture the kingdom. He turns to the sage Taita, and together they follow clues that point to a dangerous new enemy.
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Book 8:Titans of War
Wilbur Smith • 2022
As war threatens Egypt, Piay and Taita uncover a plot that could topple the Pharaoh. To stop it, they must navigate rival generals, hidden assassins, and battles where the wrong message can cost an army.
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Book 9:Testament
Wilbur Smith • 2023
A discovery tied to Egypt’s past threatens to reshape its future, and Piay is sent to investigate before the wrong hands seize it. With Taita guiding him, he follows clues through court intrigue and violence where tru...
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What is the best order to read the Ancient Egypt series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with River God.
How many books are in the Ancient Egypt series?
There are 9 books currently listed in the Ancient Egypt series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Ancient Egypt series?
New readers should start with River God, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Ancient Egypt series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1995 to 2023.