Rise of the Magi

Priests and Magi #2

by Elyse DeBarre

"Rise of the Magi"
Book 2 of the Priests and Magi trilogy.

As Babylon resists the threat of impending war, shadows stir and old enemies resurface. In the heart of the empire, during the reign of Nabonidus and Belshazzar, secrets lie buried deep, ready to be uncovered. The story unfolds just before Babylon's fall to Cyrus the Great, a time when loyalties shift like desert sands and secrets hold sway.

In this thrilling installment, Rise of the Magi, Cyrus the Great faces a threat that transcends borders. The mastermind behind the Median Magus cabal has returned—more formidable than ever. As espionage, mystery, and slow-burn romance intertwine, the fate of empires hangs in the balance. The magus cabal's resurgence threatens to unravel all that Cyrus has built.

Featuring slow-burn romance, ancient-era female physicians, and a strong enemies-to-lovers subplot, Rise of the Magi takes readers on a journey through the ancient nation's labyrinthine streets. With every twist and turn revealing new challenges and hidden truths, the characters must navigate a landscape of shifting alliances and ancient grudges, striving to protect their power and decipher the truth before it is too late.

Join us in this gripping tale of power, betrayal, and the enduring fight for justice in the ancient world.








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First published September 23, 2025

About the author

I'm a classical archaeologist (Roman focus) and biological science degree holder studying Medicine. Since the age of two, I've travelled to 65 countries on every continent and lived in 17 countries on four countries.

My penname is Elyse DeBarre; my scholarly nonfiction is published under "Elizabeth Legge".

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Women Physicians in Ancient Rome

Roman Military Medicine from an Archaeological and Historical Perspective

The Structure and Phases of the Castra Praetoria in Rome

The Malhata Fortress on the Roman-Judaean Negev Frontier: Associated with a Roman Road, the Frankincense Trail, and a Princely Fugitive

Herodian Archaeology: Agrippa I of Roman Judaea - - Josephus and the Tel Malhata/Tel El-Milh Site

Herodian Agrippa I: Malatha in Josephus and the Tel Malhata/Tel El-Milh Site

Agrippa I: A Comprehensive Archaeological Study of the Last King of Roman Judaea and a True Crime Inquiry

Gaius Caligula's Reign, Personality and Friendship with M. Julius Agrippa I

Agrippa I's Last Days

Examples for Comparison from Herod I's Archaeological Record

Historical Background for Herodian Agrippa I

Agrippa I

Herodian Archaeology: Agrippa I of Roman Judaea - - Introduction

Herodian Agrippa I Archaeology: Discussion, Conclusion and Reference List