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E.Y. Laster After one thousand, eight hundred and twenty five days of serving in the Pharaoh's army, I had ignored the same sharp knocks on the door each night de…moreAfter one thousand, eight hundred and twenty five days of serving in the Pharaoh's army, I had ignored the same sharp knocks on the door each night despite the icy sliver of fear that whispered at my neck. Taking a deep breath I drew back my spear, pointed the iron tip at the Tomb of the Fallen Princess and opened the coffin door, screaming as her fiery breath engulfed me in flames.(less)
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KINGS OF THE SKY

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Here, the 16th Century bust (brass and bronze) of an Oba, king, of the Benin Empire. The Edo people of Benin are descendants of an ancient warrior kingdom known as Igodomigodo, which existed as early as 350 B.C. During the Igodomigodo Kingdom era, the Edo were ruled by Ogisos, ‘kings of the sky.’ Following the death of the last Ogiso, the Igodomigodo chiefs experienced political and social instab

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"Torn between the demands of the gods and those of the pharaoh, a girl has to make a decision. Defying either one will result in her death. The otherworldly first chapter grabbed my attention and never let go. It's a quick read, but it did end rather " Read more of this review »
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“If Kingdoms wish to move quickly, they must go alone. If we wish to go far, we must go together.”
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“Never take your eyes from your enemy, Imanishaketheto. Never underestimate them. When you think you've won, they will show their true colors and their strength. You must be ready.”
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“You have the blood of a great warrior. To lead, you must also learn to follow.”
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