Author Rick Riordan has been bringing the myths of old back fo to life in a modern context. He is doing a good job of it as the schools are reading his books in class. This one is about Egyptian mythology.
Some background is required for understanding the story more fully. First off Set is the brother of Osiris and Isis, he is lord of the desert. When Osiris was crowned pharaoh of Egypt he had him killed by locking him in a coffin and cutting off his body in to pieces. Isis puts them back together save for one part. Later on Horus fight Seth for the throne. But Sethmis also Ra’s lieutenant who jabs the wicked apaphis with a spear.
Sadie and Carter Kane come from two pharaonic lineages. They are the two most powerful godlings born in a long time. Their parents belonged to the house of life which is an order of Egyptian magician dedicated to keeping the gods locked away in the duat, or Egyptian spirit world. They feel the gods are no good.
Carter and Sadies parents foresee something and they free Bastet from battling Apophis for eternity. Bastet gets out but to keep Apophis imprisoned the mother has to give her life.
Since then the Juliious Kane must keep his activity secret from the house of life. Sadie and Carter are raised apart.
Life changes again when the father opens a portal and releases Set and some other gods . Juliious gets imprisoned and Set plans on using a Red Pyramid to destroy North America. The two have to stop Set. Along the way they meet they uncle Amos, khufu the Baboon and a host of other Egyptian characters. They need Sets secret name if they are to stop him.
Reading this book not only renders a good but also gives a good overview of how Egyptian magic works. The house of life works magic but they do not worship the gods. Sadie and Carter have to struggle with Isis and Horus who want to take full possession of their bodies. Only Pharos can host deities. If you enjoy Egypt then this one Is for you.
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