In Book Two, The Sage, Ahmose continues the archivist's legacy. He makes a promise, which he intends to keep -- but good intensions are one thing and fulfilling the archivist's task is another. It is more difficult than Ahmose could have imagined and key bits of information have gone to the grave -- or have they? In the meantime, Egypt prepares for war. Strife with the Sand-Dwellers to the east threatens stability and even Ahmose and Kai's friendship is put to the test. In the midst of conflict, the archivist's murderer returns and he is looking for revenge. He would like nothing more than to silence Ahmose -- forever.