The Lost Pharaoh Chronicles Prequel Collection Series

A forbidden love within a sacred village haunts her mind and troubles her future. Even the vision granted to her from the goddess Hathor keeps Tey from the man she loves. Tey does not understand why her mother will not fight for her. She cannot see why his family does not accept her, until it is too late. Is Tey doomed to live a life with someone else or with no one at all? Can she pick herself up in the darkness of the starlit night and seek her own happiness? ​ Find out in this coming-of-age drama set in the New Kingdom of Egypt. The Valley Iris is the first prequel of Lauren Lee Merewether's debut series, The Lost Pharaoh Chronicles. The prequel collection continues with Wife of Ay and the series begins in book one, Salvation in the Sun. "The Valley Iris relentlessly pulled me through its pages...truly riveting and mesmerizing!" - Jessica Barbosa for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★) "...a heartwarming tale of struggle, love, deception, and resurrection." - Teresa Syms for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★) "Merewether really captivates audiences in this unique story about coming of age, and what it would mean to do so during this fascinating ancient historical period...highly recommend The Valley Iris for any reader looking to get into this historical fiction period and those who already adore it." - K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★)

Temehu, the daughter of Nomarch Paser, is expected to live a certain life, marry at a certain age to a man of certain status, and have children. But in her attempts to pursue what she wants for her life, she finds herself questioning the fate of her heart on the journey to the afterlife. Enduring the wrath of a new jealous stepmother and the nobility's harmful gossip and ostracism does not soothe her reservations either. Is she reaping divine punishment for her deeds? Will she find peace for her eternal soul? Find out in this coming-of-age drama set in the New Kingdom of Egypt. Wife of Ay is the second prequel of Lauren Lee Merewether's debut series, The Lost Pharaoh Chronicles, a resurrection of an erased time that follows the five kings of Egypt who were lost to history for over three millennia. The prequel collection continues with Paaten's War and the series begins with book one, Salvation in the Sun. "...Wife of Ay is truly, absolutely phenomenal. Ten out of ten..." - Jessica Barbosa for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★) "...a sweeping tale of family life for upper-class society in this period of Egyptian history..." - Grant Leishman for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★) "Merewether delivers another fantastic and engaging slice of ancient history with this immersive and emotive novel." - K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★)

Wounded in war. Captured by the enemy. Sold as a slave. Despite his situation, Paaten believes his future is not in the enemy land of Hatti. As Paaten struggles to find his way back to his homeland of Egypt, he encounters a Hittite woman and finds himself in an unforeseen battle, waging the biggest war yet: that of his heart... Will Paaten's perceived enemy ensnare his love and loyalty, or will he return to Egypt to fulfill his destiny and oath to Pharaoh? Paaten's War is the third prequel of Lauren Lee Merewether's debut series, The Lost Pharaoh Chronicles, a resurrection of an erased time that follows the five kings of Egypt who were lost to history for over three millennia. The prequel collection continues with The Fifth Prophet and the series begins with book one, Salvation in the Sun. "...another brilliant and exciting work from The Lost Pharaoh Chronicles...an ingenious historical fiction novel..." - Jessica Barbosa for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★) "..this book grabbed me from the very beginning and carried me along on a rollercoaster of emotions..." - Grant Leishman for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★) "Merewether does a phenomenal job of capturing the essence of the Egyptian and Hittite cultures in her narrative...a rich and immersive reading experience." - Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★)

Power. Gold. Prestige. That is all he wants. Young Pawah’s life changes when he travels to Waset on his parent’s hard-earned savings to become a scribe at the temple of Amun. Facing discrimination in Waset for being the son of a farmer among the wealthy elite, Pawah discovers the ease with which he garners sympathy and subsequent "pity gifts" of gold with lies and deceit. Growing into his own on the streets of Waset, how far will Pawah take his ever-expanding greed for gold and power that hides behind his charm and wit? Dive into this dark coming-of-age thriller that follows the villain of The Lost Pharaoh Chronicles. The Fifth Prophet is the fourth prequel of Lauren Lee Merewether's debut series, The Lost Pharaoh Chronicles, a resurrection of an erased time that follows the five kings of Egypt who were lost to history for over three millennia. The prequel collection continues in Egypt's Second Born and the series begins in book one, Salvation in the Sun. "The Fifth Prophet twists the heart...a unique insight into a villain's mind and motives." - Jessica Barbosa for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★) "...power in the narrative...a whole sensory experience...jarring yet moving." ​- Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★) "...a highly immersive and character-driven work of fiction with plenty of dark dramatic twists...follow the rise of a villain with such close emotion, investment, and even sympathy for this devilish character...highly recommend The Fifth Prophet to fans of historical thrillers, emotive and dark origin stories, and for Egyptophiles everywhere." - K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★) TW: DOMESTIC ABUSE, VIOLENCE, DARK THEMES, & BRIEF DEPICTIONS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY

Bullied by his brother and disregarded by his father, young prince Amenhotep seeks to belong. Not expected to live as a babe, Amenhotep beats the odds only to find a life always in his brother's shadow and cast out from his father's glory. Does Amenhotep succumb to the shadows of his father's great palace or does he rise above the ridicule to forge his own path? Egypt's Second Born is the fifth and final prequel of Lauren Lee Merewether's debut series, The Lost Pharaoh Chronicles, a resurrection of an erased time that follows the five kings of Egypt who were lost to history for over three millennia. The series begins with book one, Salvation in the Sun. "...an exceptional, fascinating, and distinctive historical novel...truly superb." - Jessica Barbosa for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★) "...another highly compelling historical family drama that has plenty of highs, lows, and relatability to offer its readers... One of the things which never ceases to amaze me when I review Merewether's works is the innate sense of humanity that runs through her characters, drawing parallels with modern emotions so that we can relate to lives quite unlike our own." - K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★) "Egypt's Second Born offers a compelling journey back into the first great civilization of humanity and shows us the structure and societal shape that made the Egyptians so dominant in that span of millennia but would also play a part in its ultimate downfall." - Grant Leishman for Readers' Favorite (★★★★★)