On The Gallows: In pursuit of death, #3

By RUBY.K GOLD

Dear Readers!

This is the third book in the "In Pursuit Of Death" series. Namsu was born in the royal palace as a prince, but because his life was in danger, he was placed in a small boat and surrendered to the Nile's waves.

 

A pyramid builder discovered him floating in a small boat on the Nile. Namsu spent his childhood playing in the Nile Valley. He had to leave his parents' home and country. He became an immortal due to a curse or good fortune but was unsure which one it was.

 

Namsu unexpectedly encountered Talala's spirit. She begged him for forgiveness for what she had done to Namsu while she was still alive and then promised to help him in difficult situations in the future. He was later able to win a war for his allies thanks to her assistance. When the conflict and "Pharaoh's Destruction" were over, he left Egypt.

 

NOW, Namsu is about to enter the valleys of Babylon and Nineveh. Where the Tigris and Euphrates River-dependent civilizations were at their peak five thousand years ago, there was once the rule of King Nimrod, who referred to himself as God. From here, we will follow Namsu to see what he is up to and what happens when he meets this cruel and murderous emperor.

• Language: English
• Publisher: RUBY.K GOLD
• Release date: Nov 10, 2022
• ISBN: 9798215642900

RUBY.K GOLD

She is shy and reserved, which may account for her exceptional listening skills. She may be covering up her true identity to live a private life, or she may be living the secret life of a superhero or a supervillain. She enjoys cooking and trying new dishes from around the world. Her favorite dishes include British lamb stew, Indian Masala Dosa and salty donuts, American Hamburger and Apple Pie, Pakistani pickled chicken and Chapel Kebab, Filipino Adobo, Sinigang, and Halo-Halo, Italian pizza, Chinese Beef Wonton, and Japanese Sushi. She prefers simple clothing and avoids heavy make-up; light lipstick is all she needs to look awesome. She enjoys traveling and meeting people from all over the world. She enjoys singing, writing, and experimenting with different genres. To get all the information about her published and upcoming books, important announcements, and to find her on social media: https://linktr.ee/Ruby_K_Gold

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to the children I adore. I sincerely hope you all read this book series and gain valuable life lessons from it.

I love you all, Abdullah, Elijah, Eshaal, Isabella, James, and all the future children.

Prelude

Dear Readers!

This is the third book in the In Pursuit Of Death series. Namsu was born in the royal palace as a prince, but because his life was in danger, he was placed in a small boat and surrendered to the Nile's waves.

A pyramid builder discovered him floating in a small boat on the Nile. Namsu spent his childhood playing in the Nile Valley. He had to leave his parents' home and country. He became immortal due to a curse or good fortune but was unsure which one it was.

Namsu unexpectedly encountered Talala's spirit. She begged him for forgiveness for what she had done to Namsu while she was still alive and then promised to help him in difficult situations in the future. He was later able to win a war for his allies thanks to her assistance. When the conflict and Pharaoh's Destruction were over, he left Egypt.

I only briefly summarised the first two books to avoid giving away any spoilers and encourage readers to continue reading the series from the beginning so they can fully enjoy the story.

Namsu is about to enter the valleys of Babylon and Nineveh. Where the Tigris and Euphrates River-dependent civilizations were at their peak five thousand years ago, there was once the rule of King Nimrod, who referred to himself as God. From here, we will follow Namsu to see what he is up to and what happens when he meets this cruel and murderous emperor.

Characters

Amu –

He is an Abyssinian slave who was an exceptional servant to the queen of Nineveh. After the war, he performed his duties as prince Marut's caregiver and bodyguard. He is a mighty warrior with quick reflexes. If he starts believing in you, he is a sweet man with a heart of gold that is loving and caring. He was utterly devoted to the Nineveh royal family and would give his life in their defence.

Anatol –

He was a holy hermit who sometimes helped Namsu when he needed it. He kept a close eye on Namsu for his safety while he was alive because he was the only person who knew Namsu was Queen Nefertiti's long-lost son and the actual heir to the throne of Egypt. He led a saintly life and most likely was a saint. He knew white magic, could communicate with powers beyond human comprehension and was able to go to the realm of immersion with the help of meditation. After passing away, he transformed into a very powerful holy being that occasionally assists Namsu.

Bakht Nasr –

King of Babylon. In his conquest and subsequent destruction of Nineveh, the royal family was brutally murdered. In fact, the history recorded in ancient writings claims that after conquering the city, he rebuilt the fifty damaged gates of Nineveh. There are two Bakht Nasrs, Bakht Nasr the First and Bakht Nasr the Second, who was the one who was referred to as Nimrod. One of them was the one who subjected Abraham to the trial of fire.  

Chief –

Arrogant and ignorant commander of the city guard. He was set on punishing Namsu and used cruel methods to achieve his goals. Not to be confused with the palace guards' chief commander.

Commander –

Because there are so many commanders in this story, and they appear in so many different locations, I decided to keep things simple for everyone by deliberately ignoring their names. Despite this, it is always clear which commander is being discussed at any given time in the narrative. It does not mean all commanders are nameless in the series because a few of them were named if necessary for the advancement or understanding of the story.

Governor of Carthage –

He had yellow fever. I cannot tell more about him here due to the story continuation and spoilers. Just continue reading and find out about him.

Gipsy Horse Merchant –

From the free village. This man is a shadowy figure with sinister intentions.

Military Governor –

He governs Nineveh in the name of the king of Babylon. He lives in the royal palace of murdered king of Nineveh and collects taxes from farmers and survivors. 

Namsu –

One of the leading figures in these novels is Namsu. Namsu is an immortal, thanks to either a curse or good luck, but Namsu is not sure which it is. Spirits sometimes help him, but it depends on many factors. Readers will find out more about this as the story and series continues.

Old Man (Honey Shop owner) –

An elderly honey shop owner who assists Namsu in meeting with Prince Marut. Namsu called him uncle on many occasions in respect.

Prince Marut –

The only male survivor of Bakht Nasr's massacre of Nineveh's defeated royal family. His mother, the queen, is the sole female survivor of his family.

Queen Mother –

She was not given a name; she is referred to as the queen of Nineveh, mother or queen mother.

Royal Sage –

Governor of Carthage’s Royal Sage. He is a rude and proud person, and he is jealous of Namsu.

Soldiers and Guards –

Because there are so many Soldiers and Guards in this story, and they appear in so many different locations, I decided to keep things simple for everyone by deliberately ignoring their names. Despite this, it is always clear which soldier or Guard is being discussed at any given time in the narrative. It does not mean all soldiers or guards are nameless in the series because a few of them were named if necessary for the advancement or understanding of the story.

Sumira –

Sumira is Babylon's queen and Bakht Nasr's wife. She was a Syrian woman who missed her native land, which is why we talk about one of the Seven Wonders of the World, particularly the hanging gardens because her husband built that wonder to make her happy.

Talala –

She is a very powerful spirit who was a famous woman of her time and was extremely cruel to Namsu and many others, but after her death, she helped Namsu so she could beg forgiveness from him.

Uncle of Amu -

Amu's uncle resides in Yemen. He is genuinely a loving uncle to Amu. He, too, is loyal to the royal family and Prince Marut.

Yorka –

He is a subordinate of Zark, the general in charge of Nineveh's army. And a soldier in the army of the king of Nineveh. He is loyal to Zark, the king and queen, prince Marut, and the entire country. He is equally attractive and brave, as well as a great fighter. 

Zark –

He is the loyal and dedicated army general of Nineveh. He was a brave and well-respected general who was cowardly and cunningly captured by the opponents.

Nimrod's Godhood

Bakht Nasr ruled Babylon while Namsu rode his horse towards its borders. Bakht Nasr's empire spanned from modern-day Syria to Iran's borders and from modern-day Libya to the Mediterranean. The Babylonian civilization had reached its pinnacle. They worshipped idols. They had constructed hundreds of idols in their houses of worship, which they worshipped on a daily basis. Emperor Bakht Nasr referred to himself as the son of the greatest god, Murdoch. A detachment of soldiers walked in front of him as he rode out of his palace and into the city on his magnificent horse. Nobody was allowed to leave their house window open. Everyone was commanded to lower their heads when they saw the king. If a person did not bow, the soldiers would strike him with the sword and immediately chop off his head. Bakht Nasr slaughtered so many people during his invasion of Nineveh that he was able to construct a very tall tower out of their skulls.

Sumira was the name of his queen. She was a Syrian woman. She often felt sorrow when she thought about her nation's lovely gardens. Bakht Nasr issued instructions to level the earth and plant trees and a garden on the fourth floor of his castle to please his queen. These gardens were and still are regarded as one of the World's Seven Wonders. Planting a garden on the fourth floor of a building was an incredible achievement at the time. Engineers nowadays are astounded at how the lush trees and gardens on the fourth floor were watered.

On the other hand, the engineers of Babylon achieved it by utilising natural forces. Water was pushed to the fourth floor of the palace and the hanging gardens by drawing a canal from the Euphrates River and splitting it into extremely small-mouthed tiny channels, with the river's pressure acting as a pump.

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