The Gods Are Watching

In 1500 BCE, the Minoan king’s celebrated artist Paleus is invited by the prince of Egypt to travel to Thebes to paint a mural in Egypt’s royal palace. But the unsuspecting Paleus and his family and friends arrive in an empire reeling from years of war—and are quickly caught up in rebellions, political intrigue, and even an assassination attempt on the royal family. To complete his omission successfully—and survive the chaos surrounding him—Paleus must use his wits to deal with natural disasters, uninvited passions, and powerful magic and appease the Egyptian gods themselves.