The Pharaoh's Cat

Suddenly talking and walking upright, a stray tomcat in ancient Egypt becomes the young Pharaoh’s intimate and, when accused of his murder, time travels to New York City and learns how to raise him from the dead.

The cat is quick-witted, wisecracking narrator as well as free-spirited, ever-curious protagonist, and the story he tells is an exotic, imaginative, spell-binding tragicomedy. The novel interweaves feline and human, past and present, natural and supernatural. It contains numerous surprises, twists and turns, intriguing characters, both human and animal, fascinating revelations about ancient Egyptian history and culture.

While exploring a looted tomb in ancient Egypt, the cat is kicked in the ass by the Vizier, the Pharaoh’s uncle and the second in power only to him. Able to speak as a result, the cat immediately gives voice to his intelligence and sense of humor and captivates the young Pharaoh, making him laugh for the first time since his parents’ death. The cat becomes the Pharaoh’s constant companion and, at the royal palace and on a tour of Egypt, participates in the festivities, developing an insatiable appetite for good food, wine, and gossip. Gradually, he renews the Pharaoh’s ability to enjoy life and inspires him to become a stronger leader. The bond of selfless love they share will change Egypt’s destiny.

The cat has a good friend in the High Priest of the god Amun-Ra and seeks his help in solving the mystery of his human powers and the supernatural manifestations that plague him. He has a mortal enemy in the cat-kicking Vizier, who hates him for his close relationship with the Pharaoh. The Vizier eventually murders the Pharaoh and accuses the cat, who flees by time-traveling with the High Priest to New York City, where they find an ally in an Egyptologist’s daughter.

In New York, they go to an ancient Egyptian exhibit, end up in Central Park, then at a cathedral, and later retrieve a lost spell to revive the dead. They return to Egypt to revive the Pharaoh, but the spell fails to work till Bastet appears to ask the cat to give his life in return for the Pharaoh’s. He says yes, but Bastet only needed him to agree for the spell to work. The Pharaoh is resurrected, kills the Vizier in battle, then returns to the world above after making the High Priest pharaoh in his place.

he High Priest reigns for seven years with the cat at his side. A rebellion forces them to return to New York City, where they find Elena pregnant with the High Priest’s child. For her, only months have passed. The cat immediately senses that the child she carries is the Pharaoh reincarnated.

"Forget everything you thought you knew about the dusty old Pharaohs of ancient history. Wrappa-Hamen, the Pharaoh's Cat, is here to make them come alive in a hilarious way you would not have thought possible before reading this excellent fantasy tale by Maria Luisa Lang. . . . Throughout this incredible book, the reader is not only entertained by Wrappa-Hamen's antics. There is a wealth of rich history here, brought to life by a talented storyteller who is obviously also well-versed in the daily rituals and activities of ancient Egyptian customs and rituals. . . . I can't wait to see more of this talented, gifted writer's work."
--Don Sloan, justfreeandbargainbooks

"I read the previous reviews with a certain amount of skepticism.Laughed out loud? Non-stop hilarity? But I'm happy to say I can certainly agree. I did laugh out loud - several times. The author's sense of humor comes across wonderfully. . . . It's clear Maria Luisa Lang knows a great deal about ancient Egypt. Her writing is witty,clever and easy to read. She's expertly introduced conflict, humor,history, romance, time travel, suspense and a number of other elements into The Pharaoh's Cat. I fell in love with this book."
--Susan Barton, eBook Review Gal

"I am not a cat fan, but if I had a cat like the one in this book, I would buy 100 more. This is a fun book and a new take on historical fiction. I think creating animal characters are twice as hard as creating human characters. The author does an awesome job developing this cat into a round character. I really believed this cat was a real talking person. It was a fun imaginative read. It totally intrigued me and pushed me to read the next book in the series and I hope there are more."
--Teresa A.Wilson, terriluvsbooks

"You do not have to have an interest in Egypt or even cats for that matter, all you need is to be eager for a brilliant read. . . . One thing that is a constant throughout is humor. . . . The prose is smooth and flows nicely. The plot is overflowing with events so . . . there is never a dull moment. . . . Everything fits perfectly into the story even the time travel as strange it seems. . . . Things can be learned from this book such as who some of the Egyptian gods are and what they do, a sneak peek into the daily life in Egypt, and some of the rituals. If you read this review get a copy of this book to read, you will not be disappointed."
--Angie Stormer, Readaholic Zone

"Who would have thought that ancient Egypt could be funny? Well, this novel is going to become one of your favorites. It tells a story so beautifully while being a really fast read. I flew through the pages even though I'm not a cat person. . . . Maria Luisa Lang did a great job keeping me turning pages and the humor is virtually non-stop, the underlying story is very touching. . . . The Pharaoh's Cat is a great for long-time fans of cats or for readers looking for a good and fun read."
--Joss Radillo, Koko's Book Blog