Rise of the Magi

Coming Soon! This is the second book in a complex espionage mystery series with multiple twists set during the reign of Cyrus the Great — delving deep into the intrigue, danger, and romance of the ancient world.

As Babylon’s once-mighty empire stands on the brink of collapse, Thalia – a young physician trained in Persia and Ephesos – is sent on a diplomatic mission with her trusted companion, Kratos. But when forgotten memories resurface, she begins once again to question the loyalties that had long seemed so clear. Caught in the shadows of political intrigue and espionage, Thalia must decide where her allegiance truly lies in a world where good and evil blur together.

Amid assassinations, shifting alliances, and dangerous secrets, a clean yet fiery enemies-to-lovers subplot unfolds between a determined warrior and a formidable woman on opposing sides of the conflict. Their relationship simmers beneath the surface, adding passion and complexity to the tale’s atmosphere without overshadowing its heart-pounding twists.

As war looms and Cyrus the Great’s forces gather on Babylon’s horizon, Thalia must navigate a web of hidden motives and moral uncertainty to uncover the truth-not only about the world around her but about herself.

Author Biography

Elyse DeBarre is a classical archaeologist with a Master’s degree in that field, qualifying as a physician. She has travelled extensively worldwide and has visited the ancient sites of Greece, Turkey and Iran mentioned in this novel.