Valerio Massimo Manfredi's 'Sands of Amun' plunges readers into the epic saga of Alexander the Great. Following his victorious campaigns, Alexander ventures into the mystical heart of ancient Egypt, a land brimming with ancient gods, prophecies, and enigmatic secrets. His perilous journey to the Oracle of Amun in the Siwa Oasis is not merely a military endeavor but a profound quest for his true identity and divine destiny. As he confronts both the desert's challenges and the whispers of the gods, Alexander must decipher the oracle's enigmatic pronouncements, shaping his legacy as a legendary conqueror and a fabled son of Zeus.