Slayer of Gods is the sixth title in Robinson's Lord Meren series, which takes place in the mid 1300s BC. This one takes place during year five of the boy king Tutankhamun's reign.

King Tut has assigned Lord Meren to an 11-year-old mystery. They are both sure the King's foster mother, Nefertiti, did not die of the plague, but of foul play. Lord Meren, god-king's chief protector and investigator, his adopted son Kysen, and daughter Bener are put in danger as they search for the evil that murdered a queen and continues to lurk in the heart of Egypt. Also helping Meren is the woman warrior known as the Eyes of Babylon, Anath. As the story moves from place to place, traps turn foul, unclear clues surface, and the list of suspects grow.

Ms. Robinson's characters are intriguing to say the least. Her passion for Egypt's history is unmistakable as it merges effortlessly with her gift for writing mysteries.

SLAYER OF GODS is a fantastic mystery set in Ancient Egypt and the 6th novel of The Lord Meren series. While you can read this book independantly from the previous 5 novels, I do recommend that you read DRINKER OF BLOOD before delving into this one. While not as exciting as SLAYER OF GODS, DRINKER OF BLOOD will give you the necessary background information to thoroughly enjoy this mystery.

Set during the reign of the Pharoah Tutankhamun and flashing back to the reign of the heretic Pharoah Akhenaten, SLAYER OF GODS focuses on the mystery of Queen Nefertiti's death. Lord Meren, the Eyes and Ears of Pharoah (an ancient detective)and Friend of the King, believes that the great Queen was poisoned. Meren, his son Kysen, his daughter Bener and the Charioteers Abu and Reia set out on the perilous quest to find her murderer. SLAYER OF GODS is filled with twists and turn of plot that enticed this reader to finish the book in one night. I found myself constantly surprised and I never guessed where Meren's investigation would lead.

On a historical note, this is a work of fiction (which the author states in her preface.) Much liberty with history has been taken here. Nevertheless, SLAYER OF GODS is a page turner and thoroughly enjoyable if you can put some historical facts aside...

Readers of this suspenseful, colorful, and mesmerizing series have wondered for quite a while--Who Did It? Who poisoned Queen Nefertiti, the beautiful queen of the heretic pharaoh Akhenhaten! In “Slayer of Gods,” author Lynda S. Robinson feels enough is enough and brings the longest “narrative hook” in mystery fiction to a close. Thank goodness! This is not to say that this series, now numbering six, isn’t worth the time it takes (years, if you read them as they were published!). Dr. Robinson expertly weaves the historic with the histrionic and has, truly, legions of followers. Her narrative description seems unquestionable, her knowledge of history keen, and her grasp of the basics of mystery writing far exceeds the minimal!

This series, her “Lord Meren” adventures, is set in the 14th century B.C. and young Tutankhamun is on the throne (and we know it’s only a brief sit!), but his “eyes and ears” (Lord Meren) is directed to solve the queen’s death, questionable under any circumstances. Of course, delving into this investigation is far more complicated than it would seem. Conspiracies abound--some real and some imaginary. Lord Meren discovers that numerous plots continue to run rampant--from the priests in the temples to outside instigators who stand to gain, not only with Nefertiti’s death, but that of her husband.These enemies of the state do not hesitate to kill the opposition, often quite cruelly (as we’ve seen in the previous five episodes, too). In “Slayer of Gods,” Meren finally has his suspects narrowed to one. It is up to him to catch him, never a more dangerous fiend to be found, a killer who will stop at nothing, as he represents issues far greater than the death of any single invidivudal. Along with Anath, ( She’s the “Eyes of Babylon”), a sexy spy herself, Lord Meren is determined to find the truth, even at the cost of his own life. Again Meren’s household (daughters and adopted son) aid in this quest. Author Robinson does not disappoint us. Episode Number Six, now, has been worth the wait! ...

These books combine eerie mystery with a fun fantasy of everyday life in ancient Egypt. The entire series is like a dessert topping for those of us who enjoy reading about ancient civilizations. Ms. Robinson brings to life in a fascinating way the details of daily life in old Egypt. The fourth in the Lord Meren series is gruesome and just a tad confusing. But it's rewarding in the end and I'm looking forward to another.

This is an incredible book, and Robinson's Lord Meren series just keeps getting better. Always fascinated by ancient Egypt, mummies, and gods since I was young, this series was been more than enjoyable.

Picking up where the previous book (Murder at the Feast of Rejoicing) left off, Lord Meren, the Eyes and Ears of the Pharaoh, is beginning his covert investigation into the possible murder of Queen Nefertiti. What is she was murdered? What if these same killers decide to strike against the Living God, the teenage pharaoh Tutankhamen? Meren, already plagued by feelings that he let another pharaoh die, will not allow this to happen.

However, as Meren is beginning his investigations, brutal murders are occurring in the city of Memphis, a city composed primarily of poor people. Could the Devouress, the demon goddess Ammut actually be walking the streets, finding those she considers unworthy and devouring their hearts? From the evidence left at the scenes, it certainly does appear that way...

Lynda S. Robinson has created an Egypt that is real and alive, though most all of the daily activities of the average person at some point had to do with the dead. Robinson's Egypt is a dangerous place, where leaders of the various religions try to place themselves and their gods above the Living God. However, the most interesting and rewarding aspects of this novel, as well as Robinson's others, are the wonderful and deep characters she creates. From Meren's interactions with his practical and conceited daughters (he has one of each), to his adopted son (who is becoming more and more a man like his father), to the deep feelings of love and responsibilities he feels for the young pharaoh, the reader is constantly watching and waiting to see how this incredible and complex man will solve this intriguing mystery.

This book is excellent and well worthwhile. I'd like to highly recommend all of Robinson's books, but this one in particular.

I like this book because it caught my interest right away