Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Wilbur Smith Play Audiobook Sample

Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Dick Hill Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 15.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 11.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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One of the world's most acclaimed adventure writers returns to the world of ancient Egypt with the stunning sequel to the New York Times best-selling River God.

After the death of his beloved Queen Lostris, Taita retreats into the forbidding deserts of North Africa to become a hermit. He devotes himself to the study of the occult and, armed with extraordinary powers, he gradually transforms himself into a warlock. After years of study, he discovers the divine purpose of his bereavement when he is called upon to save the dynasty of Lostris from the clouds of evil that loom over Egypt.

Exploding with all the drama, mystery, and passion of a bygone time, Warlock is a masterpiece from a storyteller at the height of his powers.

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"One warning: Smith uses graphic descriptions including violence and sensuality. There are a lot of parts the reader would do well to simply skip. This novel asks us to stretch our willingness to go with him into the supernatural enough that you can't really call this historical fiction. Nevertheless, Smith is an amazing story-teller and I got totally lost in the story."

— Paul (4 out of 5 stars)

Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Kind of a repeating theme. He could probably have stopped on book 2 of the series. "

    — Bruce, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " #3 in his Egyptian series. "

    — Nancy, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " not his greatest work but still easy to read "

    — Dayne, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this book started really good, and more than 1/2 way thru started to drag for me. sometimes the battles get to be too much. and not enough in depth on the relationships. like what happened to Nefer's mother, the queen? no where is she mentioned . also Lostris is brought up a bit in the story, but not alot of props to Tanus. they still dont know that he was tamose's father!!!! i am being a lil harsh and i really did enjoy the book, though i though the 1st 2 books were much better..... we will see about the quest, i just picked it up! "

    — Marci, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The third novel in Smith's Ancient Egypt series. Very good. "

    — Keith, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Cool sequel to River God... In this one the lowly scribe becomes a warlock... with certain powers that are unexplainable... very good book! "

    — Seracer2003, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Couldn't finish. Very disappointing after the first two of this series. "

    — Lynn, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " After finishing the 1st book some years ago I was happy to read the 2nd, But really happy to get to this book and continue the series "

    — Deanna, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This was a load of old rubbish. "

    — Richard, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love these books so much....can read time and time again "

    — Victoria, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Not quite as good as River God but still great in its own way. "

    — Cole, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A long read but well worth it. "

    — Sarah, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was my first Wilbur Smith novel. I read the series out of order, but loved it all the same. Warlock, The Quest, then The River God. "

    — Matthew, 11/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I downloaded this book at random whilst on holiday and, to my surprise, quite enjoyed it. Egyptian settings wouldn't normally be my choice. I now discover that there are 'Taita' forerunners that are potentially better...may well look them out. "

    — Donnee, 11/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great book from Wilbur Smith. Takes place in Ancient Egypt it is about a young boy losing his father who is the pharaoh and losing everything. As he grows he must find a way to reclaim the his rightful place and unite a war torn Egypt. "

    — Melissa, 8/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fanastic! Back to Taita in Ancient Egypt, this is more of a sequel to River God than The Seventh Scroll was. "

    — Andrew, 6/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Exactly the same story as in the River God except more sluggish. "

    — Tomaz, 3/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A decent enough epic, though I found the violence against women in this book to be unsettling. I also missed the old wily Taita. Here he is taciturn and remote, where in other novels in the series he has easily been the most interesting character. "

    — Erin, 2/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Again very engrossing and fascinating serila of books "

    — Penny, 1/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved the trilogy and although this was not as good as River God, I still found it a very good read. Didn't want it to end. "

    — Memo, 11/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great book but I do think that Taita is getting a bit passed it. "

    — Winston, 11/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Don't remember a lot of it. Just liked the first ones and read the last two for the heck of it. "

    — Beowulfwulf, 9/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Sigh...this was just not as good as the first book in the series. All the cool characters, save one, are dead. It's told in the third person, as opposed to the first. Didn't finish it. "

    — Mary, 8/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An excellent book of you like historical fiction. The ending is absolutely ferocious. Buckets of blood and action. "

    — Ernie, 7/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A tale by master story teller Wilbur Smith, which will enthrall and a muse. Third book in the 'Egyptian' series is craftily written yet easy to read. Thoroughly enjoyed it. "

    — Tina, 2/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Well this did not disappoint. Just as good as the previous but with some twists. Another one that was difficult to put down. I really enjoyed this book and am already deep into the next in the sequel. What fun!! "

    — Brenda, 11/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book in a can'tputitdown way. It really annoyed my wife though as I spent my holiday ignoring everyone "

    — Matt, 9/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Pat of the ancient egypt series. While lifestyles are a bit earthy I loved the story. "

    — melody, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the conclusion of the "River God" trilogy, and I loved it, as I do all things Egyptian. "

    — George, 3/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Almost as good as River God "

    — Gina, 1/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the conclusion to the River God/Seventh Scroll books and it was a great conclusion. I LOVE this series and do go back and read it every few years. If you like anything to do with Ancient Egypt, this is a great series for you to read. "

    — Humber, 1/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As usual, Wilbur Smith's description of ancient Egypt is facinating, and his story compelling. Educational and suspenseful. Once you get involved in the story, you have to keep reading. "

    — Gerald, 1/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An enjoyable read from Smith! The Second in the trilogy. There is a little history to be learnt from this work of fiction. I couldn't get through the three of these novels quickly enough. "

    — Ross, 11/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Non ai livelli altissimi de "Il dio del fiume", ma comunque appassionante e ben strutturato. "

    — Manuela, 11/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The sequel to the River God "

    — Dorothy, 10/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " #3 in his Egyptian series. "

    — Nancy, 10/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was almost as good as RIVER GOD but not quite. Enjoyed it very much. On to SEVENTH SCROLL. Will be sorry to finish this trilogy. "

    — Wanda, 10/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great info about the history of every book he writes. "

    — Carol, 10/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great book from Wilbur Smith. Takes place in Ancient Egypt it is about a young boy losing his father who is the pharaoh and losing everything. As he grows he must find a way to reclaim the his rightful place and unite a war torn Egypt. "

    — Melissa, 9/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " In the depths of the deserts of North Africa, Taita has passed the years since the death of his beloved Queen Lostris. He has become the Warlock, wise in lore of the ancient gods and an adept of magic and the supernatural.Then he goes to help Queen Lostris' grandson Nefer... "

    — Jack, 7/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm actually listening to this as an Audiobook. I'm enjoying it, but so far it's just not as good as the first book, River God. "

    — Phyllis, 7/1/2010

About Wilbur Smith

Wilbur Smith (1933-2021) wrote When the Lion Feeds in 1964 and became a full-time writer. He completed fifty novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books have been translated into twenty-six different languages. He was born in Central Africa and was educated at Michaelhouse and Rhodes University.

About Dick Hill

Sandra Burr is an AudioFile Earphones Award–wining narrator. She has read more than one hundred books in her career, including the New York Times bestselling Cedar Cove romance series by Debbie Macomber.