Silence in the Stone is the fourth book in The Lost Pharaoh Chronicles by Lauren Lee Merewether. The stories of pharaohs continue and this time the author takes us into the life of Pharaoh Horemheb, the last of 18th Dynasty of Egypt. Horemheb is now a king and he is set to rule Egypt with Mut as his wife. While he is finally where he wanted to be, Horemheb is trying to love his wife. He wants to forget Nefertiti, but she still has a strong hold on his heart. However, he is loyal to his wife and will remain so, even if Mut doesn’t believe it. However, his relationship issues will have to wait as he has to focus on retaining power as the pharaoh and uniting his people who seem to have lost faith in the Amun priests. His job should be easy, but it isn’t. Horemheb will have to fight for his people and his marriage if he wants to succeed.

As always, Silence in the Stone is a stunning piece that left me speechless. Author Lauren Lee Merewether is a master storyteller, she weaves magic with her words and makes sure her readers are hooked from the get-go. This whole series has been special, thanks to the intricate plots, rich details, and accurate depictions of the ancient Egyptian culture. I found this novel to be the most interesting and entertaining, maybe because I have researched a lot about Horemheb and his efforts to reverse Akhenaten’s enforced religion. The suspense is alive in this book. You can feel the tension rising and the breaking point approaching. The action never stopped, the pace never slowed and the story flowed seamlessly until the end. This is yet another masterpiece by Lauren Lee Merewether!

Silence in the Stone is a work of fiction in the historical and drama sub-genres and was penned by author Lauren Lee Merewether. Written as the fourth book in The Lost Pharaoh Chronicles series, this atmospheric and engaging work is recommended for more mature readers owing to scenes of violence, trauma, and death in gritty, realistic historical circumstances. We return to the kingdom with Pharaoh Horemheb crowned and beside his queen, but all is not well and there are unrest and mistrust amongst the people. As the Pharaoh struggles to maintain order and control, his own inner emotional turmoil puts further pressure on his everyday life.

Author Lauren Lee Merewether has crafted a deep and involved drama that takes us through many of the social, cultural, and political intrigues of ancient Egypt, both educating and entertaining us chapter by chapter. I really enjoyed the way that the story is told on two levels for the Pharaoh who must handle his twin role as a leader in a difficult time when his very position is in question, but also a man dealing with enormous guilt and trying to be present for his queen amid such emotive struggles. The historical details bring us into a fully cinematic world with the author’s great use of description, so when this is combined with the close narrative and emotive arc, it results in a fully realized reading experience. Overall, I would certainly recommend Silence in the Stone to all readers of historical fiction looking for their next immersive adventure.