bA brand-new Ancient Egyptian epic from the number 1 bestselling author.b pGlobal bestselling author of iRiver God iand iThe New Kingdomi, Wilbur Smith, returns with the next epic book in his brand-new Ancient Egyptian series.b p IN THE RUINS OF BATTLEbr A HERO MUST RISEbr FOR THE FUTURE OF EGYPTb p Years of Hyksos rule have seen the ruin and suffering of a once-mighty Egypt. Though Pharaoh is now restored to his rightful throne, his power fragile as some seek to take advantage of the ensuing chaos following the overthrowing of the Hyksos. Desperate to unite the two divided kingdoms of Egypt under Pharaoh's rule, great mage Taita sends his protg, Piay, to discover the answer to a millennia-old riddle which has the power to secure the fate of Egypt forever. p But in the chaos of war, a dark evil has thrived. p With the fate of Egypt at stake, Piay races across the desert chasing the clues from the riddle. Can he prevent their beloved land falling into the hands of those who would see it