The author’s depth of knowledge as a writer of books on Egypt comes from a lifetime spent studying ancient Egypt and Egyptian archaeology and from numerous research trips to Egypt.
He is fascinated by the mystery of ancient Egypt and its potency and relevance for today’s world.
‘The Smiting Texts’ is his first archaeological thriller, following on from award winning success as a writer of novels for young readers.
Roy spent much of his life in Africa and now lives in Australia where he has written
internationally recognised advertising campaigns for various causes, charities and brands."Writing Egypt fiction was my second job. Now it's my second career."
#1 - First in the ancient Egypt adventure thriller series
A clash of superpowers - ancient Egypt and modern America
'THE SMITING TEXTS' Introducing the renegade Egyptologist Anson Hunter
The murder of an Egyptologist rings alarm bells with the US Department of Homeland Security. Before he knows it they co-opt his son, renegade British Egyptologist Anson Hunter, into an investigation that has stunning implications for US security.
Yet soon their search attracts the attention of radical Islamists as well as the Egyptian authorities. Dark suspicions surface, suspicions that Anson's father found evidence of a secret that will shake the foundations of every major world religion.
Soon, whichever way they turn, Anson and his team find themselves trapped in a labyrinth of intrigue and menace that becomes all too hideously real.
Anson Hunter's special knowledge as an alternative Egyptologist, theorist and phenomenologist may be the key to stopping a catastrophe.