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The Cursed Nile (Quest #2)

by S.W. Lothian (Goodreads Author)

4.56 of 5 stars 4.56 · rating details · 16 ratings · 13 reviews

The tide has turned in a battle against the flow of time.

Life in Ancient Egypt couldn't be better. The statues now have freedom of movement and the people have comfort in knowing that the evil God Seth has been defeated. It is the Season of Ahket and celebrations are in full swing as they party towards its exciting climax. The annual flood of the Nile River will bring anot...more

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Published June 8th 2012 by S.W. Lothian

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Feb 26, 2013 Grampy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book was reviewed by Lee Ashford for Reader's Favorite.

“Quest Two: The Cursed Nile” by S.W. Lothian is the follow-up story to “Quest One: The Golden Scarab”, and is every bit as action-packed and thrill-filled as its predecessor. This author has blazed a new trail for writers of Adventure Fiction taking place in ancient Egypt.

Rani, JJ and Linc, our heroes from the first tale, are reunited at the request of the god, Horus to resolve another devastating problem: the Nile has dried up… overni...more This book was reviewed by Lee Ashford for Reader's Favorite.

“Quest Two: The Cursed Nile” by S.W. Lothian is the follow-up story to “Quest One: The Golden Scarab”, and is every bit as action-packed and thrill-filled as its predecessor. This author has blazed a new trail for writers of Adventure Fiction taking place in ancient Egypt.

Rani, JJ and Linc, our heroes from the first tale, are reunited at the request of the god, Horus to resolve another devastating problem: the Nile has dried up… overnight. At the same time, the god of the Nile, Hapi, was taken away under cover of darkness, his destination unknown. Can the three children from our time once again save ancient Egypt from the wicked intentions of another god gone bad? Or will this quest be their downfall?

“The Cursed Nile” is an exciting and suspenseful tale of good overcoming evil, against terrific odds. This time the three modern-day pre-teens are joined in their effort by Rani’s long lost best friend, Patra, as well as the very animated statues, Ata, Atsu, and Little Sphinx. As it turns out, the extra help was needed, and very much appreciated.

The wicked former god of the Nile, Sobek, is presumed by the Alliance to be responsible for kidnapping Hapi and removing the water from the Nile, but Sobek has not been seen for many years, and nobody knows where he might have taken Hapi. Only by coordinating their efforts and relying on Horus for aid when needed, can our heroes succeed in this, their second Quest to save ancient Egypt. Their many exploits, complications and impediments provide the reader with greatly engaging entertainment.

The character development is exceptional; the author has a remarkable talent for creating very likeable and lovable heroes out of normal pre-teens. I strongly recommend this book, AFTER you read the first one. And I am anxiously awaiting the opportunity to read “Quest Three: The Fallen Pharaoh”, soon to be released. These books are intended to appeal to pre-teens and young teens, but I assure you the appeal is just as great for adults; start reading and see if you don’t agree.
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May 20, 2013 Sandra Stiles rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adventure, fantasy, middle-grades

The Cursed Nile is book two in the Quest Series. In this great adventure the trio J.J., Linc and Rani are back to discover why the Nile has dried up in the past and present, and what has happened to Hapi the god who controls the Nile. Once again they have obstacles thrown in their path. They will go against the uberdiles and giant crocodiles. After all we all know the Nile is known for its crocodiles.

Instead of the evil god Seth we meet the evil god Sobek. He has kidnapped Hapi. Want to know why...more

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Mar 29, 2013 Erik This Kid Reviews Books rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

JJ, Linc, and Rani are back in an all new adventure! When the Nile mysteriously disappears (yes the whole river disappears), they are called back in time to Ancient Egypt again to bring the Nile back. They later find out that Hapi, the Nile god, was kidnapped and the Nile followed him. The trio’s mission – to find and save Hapi! The enemy – unknown… and very dangerous. Follow the three friends as they set off on a great adventure across ancient Egypt!

The second book in this series is even better...more

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May 31, 2012 Steven Stickler rated it 4 of 5 stars

Having enjoyed the first book in this series, I politely asked the author for an ARC of book 2 and I was pretty pleased when it arrived a few weeks ago. Don’t get me wrong: I have plenty of reading material. Too much, in fact. But I am always anxious for the second book in a series because more often than not it is the second book that signals the trajectory of a series. That’s where we find out what sort of series we are dealing with: one that surprises us with twists and turns, one that takes...more Having enjoyed the first book in this series, I politely asked the author for an ARC of book 2 and I was pretty pleased when it arrived a few weeks ago. Don’t get me wrong: I have plenty of reading material. Too much, in fact. But I am always anxious for the second book in a series because more often than not it is the second book that signals the trajectory of a series. That’s where we find out what sort of series we are dealing with: one that surprises us with twists and turns, one that takes a disappointing departure, or one that delivers the same sort of experience we enjoyed in the first book.

In this case, the author has chosen the latter and there is little doubt those who enjoyed the first book will enjoy this one. It has the same crisp writing, narrative voice, and light touch. There is suspense, yes, but it is not overpowering. Lothian sticks well within the traditional boundaries of this genre, which is really what one hopes for when starting a book like this. I, for one, want some action and adventure when I pick up an action/adventure book, and that’s exactly what this book delivers.

Having already set the stage in book one for a series of stories about kids travelling back in time to save the day, Lothian gets straight to the point: Ancient Egypt faces another crisis. All the water has disappeared from the Nile River. So, too, has Hapi, the god of the Nile who watches over the river and controls it. Baffled, the gods of Ancient Epypt send a message into the future asking the time-travelling trio of JJ, Linc, and Rani to travel back in time, find Hapi, and restore the river to its proper condition.

When the trio arrives in Ancient Egypt they discover that Hapi has been kidnapped by the evil god Sobek, who has a plan to gain control of the Nile for himself and use it to gain power over the people of Egypt. Interesting back story: Sobek was once the beloved god of the Nile himself. At least until people discovered that he was ordering crocodiles to attack them. Good lesson for the kids there: if you want to be liked, don’t order crocodiles to attack people. It also adds a nice element of danger to the story; is this really the sort of god you want in charge of your water supply?

As they pursue the quest to rescue Hapi, the trio encounter all manner of obstacles, including raging waters, evil surfing statues, angry (and in one case very large) crocodiles, and of course one pretty powerful evil god. There are chase scenes, a few setbacks, and even the need to hop back and forth in time. One fun element is the addition of good statues that move about, dance, and even join in the trio’s quest (one statue in particular—‘Little Sphinx’—provides the sort of comic relief that will appeal to kids who chuckle at the antics of JarJar Binks).

On the whole, Lothian delivers here exactly what he did in the first book and exactly what most folks browsing this section of the bookstore are likely looking for: plenty of action, a bit of suspense, a dash of humor and an ending in which—(Oh, come on. You didn’t really think I’d give away the ending, did you? You’ll have to read it yourself.)
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May 16, 2012 Mallory Anne-Marie Forbes rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Sequel to Quest One: The Golden Scarab
The lyrical delight of the first volume in the “Quest” series-“The Golden Scarab”-continues apace in this new entry relating the new series of events in this magical fantasy saga. The delightful storytelling approach also continues here, making this an excellent choice for a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver, to share aloud with their child. In the initial novel, the Ancient Egyptian god Seth, who craved power and just couldn’t get enough, wanted to ta...more

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May 11, 2012 Laurie Cameron rated it 5 of 5 stars

The waters of the Nile have disappeared and so has Hapi, god of the Nile. At the Temple of Horus, an urgent meeting of the Unified Alliance of the Gods is called to discuss this catastrophic event. Without the waters of the Nile Egypt is doomed. Their best hope is to once again request the assistance of JJ, Linc, and Rani, intrepid heroes of the future who had rescued them once before.

When JJ and Linc receive the summons, they make haste to the museum where the Ephemeral Portal will transport th...more

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Mar 03, 2013 Julie Grasso rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The waters of the Nile have disappeared, not just in the past but in the present, and Hapi the beloved God of the Nile has vanished, with the only witness a quivering little Sphinx.

JJ, Linc and Rani are once again called on by Horus to take up the quest to find Hapi and rescue the waters of the Nile before they are lost forever in past and present.

Since their first quest, a great alliance was made with Statues and Humans, walking the Earth together. The questor's accept the challenge, with the...more

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Sep 16, 2012 Claire rated it 4 of 5 stars

What it's about: JJ, Linc and Rani are off on another Egyptian adventure. This time, it's saving the God Hapi and restoring the Nile river.

What I thought: After the first one, I wasn't sure if Lothian was going to be able to write another Egyptian time-travel mystery, but he sure pulled it off. The trio are off again, trying to save Egypt. The charm and wit of these fantastic characters are back again, pulling us into their journey once more. While I loved this one, I can't decide if I liked it...more

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Oct 21, 2012 Heather Boustead rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: action-adventure, ebook, young-adult, middle-grade, time-travel

The Cursed Nile
The Quest Series Book Two
By S.W. Lothian

During a festival celebrating the Nile God, Hapi, the waters from the Nile disappears and no one Hapi has inexplicably disappeared. The alliance of the Gods in Egypt is desperate to find out what has happened to Hapi so they again call on JJ, Linc, and Rani three teenagers from the future to return to Ancient Egypt and get to the bottom of what is going on.

I loved the first novel in this series, The Golden Scarab, and this book is no exce...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Jenn rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I was waiting with bated breath for Quest Two. I eagerly tore through Quest One and was delighted when I was sent Quest Two. And I waited until after my wedding to be able to give it the attention it so deserved! Now I wish I hadn't waited so long. The second book in this wonderful series was marvelous! It most definitely ranks up there with the first book. JJ, Linc and Rani are off on adventure number two. Their help is desperately needed in Egypt once again. This time the Nile has vanished - t...more

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Feb 18, 2013 Renee rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kids-books, featured-books

S.W. Lothian's second book in The Quest Series is absolutely wonderful - even better than the first. The Cursed Nile takes the reader on a time-traveling, fast-paced, action packed adventure that will leave you breathless. Can't wait for the third book in the series.

* I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. *

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May 18, 2012 Austin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: mythology, fantasy

The first book was good, this one was better. I liked the storyline and the way it was fast paced. Can't wait for the other books. Highly recommended.

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Feb 07, 2013 Leslie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Excellent book series! Both books kept my interest the entire time! I will certainly recommend them! :)

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S.W. Lothian is a funny and cool guy from Australia. His kids call him ‘Phil Dunphy’, because he reminds them of the dad from Modern Family. He isn’t sure whether this is a compliment or not, but he takes it as a compliment.

As an imaginative kid he dreamed of creating exciting worlds and funky characters, and thought he’d be the most famous person to ever do this. He loved to draw and was dux of Art in High School. Top of his dream list was to be an animator. Along with his friend (who went on to be a semi-regular in an Aussie TV Soapie) they would make their own comic books – it kept them entertained and out of trouble (most of the time).

He loved watching all those classic cartoons on TV - Scooby Doo, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Road Runner (surely, Coyote would win one day), Wacky Races, the list goes on and on. All he wanted to do was to create cool characters and stories by hand. He was sure his animation dream would happen - It was to be the perfect career.

BOOM! Then reality hit. As weird as it may seem there were not a lot of opportunities for world famous animators in his home city. The dreams were parked as reality and the corporate world beckoned. Then, 25 years later, the long-held dream to create erupted like a jam donut in a microwave and S.W. started writing children's fiction for kids. - perhaps his awesome stories will become so popular that they will be animated one day.

When he writes, it’s for his kids. He writes stories to excite them, inspire them and teach. Stories with awesome edge-of-your-seat action and adventure scattered with fun. Stories that let adults remember the dreams of their own childhood.

His dream has evolved over the years, from superstar cartoonist – to corporate soldier – to proud parent – to children’s writer. In his wildest dreams, his books will be extremely successful. However, it’s one step at a time. A waterfall starts with a trickle; he hopes his books are his waterfall.

S.W. Lothian can be followed via Twitter : www.twitter.com/swlothian , or Facebook : www.facebook.com/swlothian , or you can drop by his Blog : www.swlothian.wordpress.com
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“Peace is a fine balance – like a feather standing on its end. It only takes a small breeze to tip it over. But once that has occurred, it is much harder to stand the feather on its end again. Trust is damaged and respect dissolved. - Horus, King of the Gods” — 10 people liked it

“Of course I am the only one with the answer. For every lock, there is a key. I created the lock, so I therefore know of the key. - Sobek” — 9 people liked it

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