Mystery in Egypt
A Tale of Madness and Myth in 1920s Egypt
Coming Soon
The final manuscript is nearing completion, and we're seeking dedicated readers for our test reading phase.
Please apply only if you're genuinely committed to reading the full work and providing constructive feedback.
We value thoughtful analysis and detailed impressions that help us refine this tale of cosmic horror before its official release.
Apply for Test ReadStep aboard a voyage where the sun-baked streets of Cairo hide more than spice and song.
In the dust-choked streets of 1924 Cairo, private investigator Rowan Paysley has traveled far from the fog-shrouded alleys of London in search of missing archaeologist Charles Montagne. Before this case, his only encounter with ancient Egypt had been tracking stolen artifacts for a London criminal syndicate—but now he finds himself drawn into a labyrinth of ancient whispers, unmarked maps, and a city that breathes around him.
Each lead takes him deeper into shadows where ancient secrets seep through crumbling foundations and desert winds carry whispers from forgotten tombs. This hardened detective discovers he's confronting mysteries far more dangerous than mere theft—where history and nightmare blur, and every clue leads closer to truths the pharaohs tried to bury forever.
Some things, perhaps, are best left buried in the sand.
Some mysteries are meant to be solved. Others… are meant to find you.
About the Book
A noir detective thriller meets cosmic horror in 1924 Cairo, crafted in the grand tradition of classical weird fiction. When the search for one missing man leads Private Investigator Rowan Paysley deeper into Egypt's archaeological underworld, even the most dangerous revelations must be unearthed.
Genre: Cosmic Horror / Noir Detective Fiction
Setting: Cairo, Egypt - 1924
Series: Book One of a planned series
Author Jens Engel started this project as an exploration of AI-assisted creative writing, but the story refused to remain contained. The expansion process became an obsession that consumed sleepless nights, yet through cycles of burnout and regeneration, the story slowly found its true form.
The satisfaction of finally completing this vision was profound: not just the joy of crafting atmospheric scenes and developing complex characters, but the deeper triumph of proving that something begun could be brought to its proper end. The satisfaction of holding the physical book brought back memories of releasing vinyl records years ago - that irreplaceable feeling of seeing your creative work transformed into something tangible you can hold, display, and share.
This marks the beginning of something larger. Two additional volumes are already in development, promising to expand this universe of pulp weird fiction and explore the cosmic horrors that lurk beneath our everyday world.
Welcome to VoidPress—where the unknown demands to be known.