The Good Shabti

by Robert Sharp, John J. Johnston (Introduction), Jeffrey Alan Love (Illustrator)

Overview

**NOMINATED FOR THE SHIRLEY JACKSON AWARD**

A thrilling debut that spans thousands of years.

In the twilight days of Pharaoh Mentuhotep IV, a slave stumbles into the path of a vizier's imperial ambitions. And, in the near future, a brilliant scientist and her ruthless companions edge closer to completing an impossible experiment: the revivification of an ancient mummy.

The two stories weave together in a tale that combines science and myth, anticipation and horror...

Product Details

BN ID:	2940151357265
Publisher:	Sabrina Press
Publication date:	04/27/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	130
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Robert Sharp lives in London.

Editorial Reviews

The Good Shabti works wonderfully. Several days later, and my excitement for this story still hasn't abated. The past is equally as alive as the present, two worlds inhabited by characters that are vividly brought to life in few words. It'll leave you wanting more – that's the nature of a novella – but it also ensures that no word is wasted, making this the ideal story for its length. Exciting and enthralling, I'm sure The Good Shabti will give Robert Sharp the wider audience he deserves.

Fantasy-Faction.com - Alister Davidson

The alternating narrative strands are written in distinct styles and can be read separately from each other and still make sense. Yet when read interwoven as the author presents them they pack an extra punch and crank up the tension even further by bouncing off each other. I really enjoyed this novella by Robert Sharp. If you enjoy a good mummy read or are looking for something spooky to entertain you through the long December night, The Good Shabti will certain fill that desire.

A Fantastical Librarian - Mieneke van der Salm