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Brad Geagley worked for many years as a producer in the entertainment industry. However, history and writing were Geagley's real loves. He has written two novels in the Semerket series and is currently at work on a new stage play and screenplay. Geagley lives in Palm Springs, California.
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The ancient era in which you've set the book is not necessarily the
traditional setting for mysteries. What made you decide to choose Ancient Egypt?
Ancient Egyptian archaeology has been a love of mine from the time I was ten
years old. I've come to enjoy reading ancient laundry lists far more than other
literature. Historical fiction was also a great love -- books like "The
Egyptian," "Aztec," and the Angelique series. Therefore, when I
cast about for something to write, I thought it would be fun to do a "film
noir" set in Ancient Egypt, with a kind of ancient Sam Spade at its center.
I could thus write about the history that I love, but keep it short and
fast-paced. In other words, I decided to write chamber pieces instead of
symphonies.
Additionally, I find that I relate more to people and events from other eras.
The study of history simplifies things, too, giving us a mirror to hold up to
our own age. As Mark Twain said, "History doesn't repeat itself, but it
rhymes." I find it comforting to know that the problems of being human were
addressed five-thousand years ago, and in much the same way as they are today;
only technology changes.
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