Into the Darkness

Into the Darkness

By: Richard Hampton

Into the Darkness is a historical fiction that follows Hormud, a general in the Egyptian army who is left in charge of his country's safety while the army of Egypt is in the far north with Rameses II. He is a true soldier's soldier. Hormud and his army are to go upriver on the mighty Nile to rid Nubia of those who would take over the country and the highly valued mining district. Nubia is a conquered territory now under Egyptian control. Outnumbered and rushed for time, Hormud and his army must complete the mission by ending the rebellion and ensuring the mines will be safe from hostiles.

About the Author

Richard Hampton grew up in a remote mountain community in Colorado, in a town of less than thirty people. He fished, tapped, hunted, explored, and played in the lush plains and rivers below their house and the mountains beyond. In the winter, Hampton loved reading stories, but history was his favorite subject to read.

Later in life, Richard joined the army as his father had, and his father before him. During his service, he suffered several injuries. After many good years of service, Hampton left the army and moved to Tenkosha, Michigan, with his wife and two children. Hampton now resides in the beautiful, small town of Marshall, Michigan, where he continues to write.