Valley of the kings the 18th dynasty terrance coffey book

Terrance terry coffey is an awardwinning author, screenwriter, and music composerproducer with a predilection for egyptian history. Ancient egypt and kings will come alive in this book. Born in chicago, illinois, terrance now lives in an ambitious little town near atlanta, georgia, where he constantly dreams of ancient egypt. Book 1 in the valley of the kings series author terrance coffey. Told in storyform, its a fictional biography based on historical facts and events. Terrance coffey, author in the year 55 bce, the land of egypt was the superpower of the known world.

The 18th dynasty kindle edition by coffey, terrance. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. King tuts father, akenaten, the socalled heretic pharaoh, and his wife, queen nefertiti, are on the verge of catapulting egypt into a revolution that will forever divide its people and rip the most powerful empire on the earth from its. Coffey s debut historical novel traces the lives and events during the 18th dynasty of egypt from the time of pharaoh amenhotep to ramesses. Inspired by the actual hittite and amarna letters of 14th. His novel, valley of the kings the 18th dynasty, was selected for amazons kindle scout program and won the 2016 international pacific book award for best historical fiction. The 18th dynasty book 1 of the dynastic trilogy in the year 55 bce, the land. Originally from chicago illinois, terrance coffey is an author, film producer, screenwriter and composer. Coffeys debut historical novel traces the lives and events during the 18th dynasty of egypt from the time of pharaoh amenhotep to ramesses. Coffey is a great novel for someone wanting to learn a bit of history, but who doesnt want to go through dense historical texts.

This dynasty is also known as the thutmosid dynasty for the four pharaohs named thutmose. Machiavellian intrigue is mere childs play compared to what went on in ancient egypt. Terrance coffey is an author, screenwriter, composer, and winner of the 2016 international pacific book award for best historical fiction. Jul 26, 2016 terrance coffey adds to the long list with this novel of the 18th dynasty of ancient egypt and its brief turn to the worship of the solar disc, the aten. The 18th dynasty is a novel of intrigue, passion, and betrayal, resurrecting the thrilling story of a singular leader whose beliefs were both visionary and disastrous. King tuts father, akenaten, the socalled heretic pharaoh, and his wife, queen nefertiti, are on the verge of catapulting egypt into a revolution that will. The 18th dynasty by terrance coffey is an awardwinning bestseller. Born in chicago, illinois, terrance now lives and works in atlanta, georgia. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading valley of the kings.

Valley of the kings by terrance coffey is a fictional account of the great. Amenhotep iii had built a powerful dynasty, ruling egypt with a firm hand. Terrance coffey, author info, published books, bio, photo, video. The 18th dynasty by terrance coffey is a great historical fiction. The 18th dynasty is terrance coffeys debut novel, and also. The eighteenth dynasty of egypt notated dynasty xviii, alternatively 18th dynasty or dynasty 18 is classified as the first dynasty of the new kingdom of egypt, the era in which ancient egypt achieved the peak of its power. Set in the 18th century, it includes established facts and creates a what could have happened plot around the lives of the royal family, from amenhotep iii, his wives queen ty and lady lupita, his. The 18th dynasty book 1 of the dynastic trilogy in the year 55 bce, the land of egypt was the superpower of the known world. The 18th dynasty is so vibrant and beautiful, i just had to share its image first. Click here for audiobook version narrated by sean crisden. Inspired by the hittite and amarna letters of the 14th century bce, valley of the kings. This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you buy on the site through this link, i will get a referral fee, at no additional cost. The author has done a great job of taking historical facts and turning them into an epic historical novel full of adventure and he captured the intrigue of the egyptian court. He has written numerous short stories, screenplays, television pilots, and even cocacola music jingles.

King tuts father, akenaten, the socalled heretic pharaoh, and his wife, queen nefertiti, are on the verge of. Terrance coffey audio books, best sellers, author bio. Terrance coffey an interview and his novel valley of the kings the 18th dynasty. The 18th dynasty is the 2016 international pacific book awardwinner for best historical fiction. The opinions about this book are my own and are not influenced.

Kindle scout winner terrance coffey is a bestselling author, screenwriter, songwriter and composer with a predilection for egyptian history. The eighteenth dynasty spanned the period from 15491550 to 1292 bc. His principal achievement was to weaken the hyksos, who had dominated lower egypt for some 300 years, by taking avaris, their citadel in the north. Terrance coffey is a bestselling author, screenwriter, songwriter and composer with a predilection for egyptian history. The familiar story, a frequent favorite of historical novelists, is the story at the heart of terrance coffeys ambitious debut novel valley of the kings. Coffey goes on to write other storylike histories of the egyptian dynasties. He pursued them into southern palestine and laid siege to sharuhen for. The 18th dynasty by terrance coffey about in this sweeping tale of ancient egypt, terrance coffey magnificently evokes the turbulent reign of amenhotep iv, the controversial pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty who singlehandedly launched a religious revolution that nearly destroyed egypt and was later challenged by his own. Names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either products of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously.

The 18th dynasty by terrance coffey, i didnt think twice. Valley of the kings is an historical fiction book series that chronicles the turbulent lives of some of the most known and sometimes lesser known pharaohs of ancient egypt. With a predilection for egyptian history, he has written numerous short stories, screenplays, television pilots, and even cocacola music jingles. Valley of the kings the 18th dynasty isbn 0692949011 isbn. The 18th dynasty by terrance coffey blurb in the year 55 bce, the land of egypt was the superpower of the known world. The 18th dynasty, the 2016 international pacific book award winner for best historical fiction was officially released today by kindle press and helm house publishing. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Terrance coffey an interview and his novel valley of the. The 18th dynasty was a period full of powerful kings and queens. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. King tuts father, akenaten, the socalled heretic pharaoh, and his wife, queen nefertiti, are on the verge of catapulting egypt into a revolution that will forever divide. Terrance coffey an interview and his novel valley of. The 18th dynasty by terrance coffey english hardcover boo valley of the kings.

Full synopsis after the untimely death of his older brother, sixyearold prince amenhotep iv becomes the unlikely heir to the egyptian throne, the most powerful kingship in the ancient world. Short synopsis terrance coffey presents the first novel in the valley of the kings series. Terrance coffey, author info, published books, bio, photo. Inspired by the hittite and amarna letters of the 14th century b. Terrance coffey adds to the long list with this novel of the 18th dynasty of ancient egypt and its brief turn to the worship of the solar disc, the aten. In his engaging first book, coffey breathes life into the pharaohs, kings, queens, and citizens of ancient egypt and other nations. The 18th dynasty valley of the kings series, book 1 by. Coffey is the historical saga of one of the most controversial pharaohs to ever come to power in egypt. King tuts father, akenaten, the socalled heretic pharaoh, and his wife, queen nefertiti, are on the verge of catapulting egypt into a revolution that will forever. It starts by king ahmose who ruled from 15701546, one of the most outstanding in the history of ancient egypt. In this interview, terrance talks about the inspiration behind his book, the writing process and the vital importance of marketing in generating book sales. I found the story too often wooden, plodding through its semihistorical passage, while at times leaping over many years to forge toward some sort of conclusion. Listen to valley of the kings by terrance coffey, sean crisden for free with a 30 day free trial. Terrance coffey in the year 55 bce, the land of egypt was the superpower of the known world.

I hope that you will continue the journey with me on the next installment of the valley of the kings dynastic series. The 18th dynasty volume 1 isbn 9780692756584 ship for free. Author terry coffey on the research process for historical fiction. Valley of the kings by terrance coffey is a fictional account of the great empire of egypt during the days of the pharaohs, the first in a trilogy. With a predilection for egyptian history, he has written numerous short stories, screenplays, television pilots, and. Written by terrance coffey, narrated by sean crisden. After the untimely death of his older brother, sixyearold prince amenhotep iv becomes the unlikely heir to the egyptian throne, the most powerful kingship in the ancient world. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The 18 th dynasty is book 1 of the trilogy which recounts the reign of pharaohs in that particular dynasty. Dec 20, 2016 terrance coffey is an author, screenwriter, composer, and winner of the 2016 international pacific book award for best historical fiction. The 18th dynasty is an epic novel of intrigue, passion, and betrayal, resurrecting the thrilling story of a singular leader whose beliefs were both visionary and disastrous. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.