Tutankhamun: (A Rahotep mystery) A gripping and compelling mystery that will transport you to Ancient Egypt
Jan 2011 · Random House
4.8star
4 reviews
Ebook
448
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About this ebook
Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Wilbur Smith and Robert Harris, this is vivid and fascinating historical murder mystery set in Ancient Egypt from bestselling author Nick Drake.
"Full of surprises, twists and turns, this is a glorious, riveting historical thriller" -- TESS GERRITSEN
"Rahotep, like C. J, Sansom's Shardlake, is a detective at the very heart of his historical era" -- DAILY EXPRESS
"At times I held my breath waiting for him to suss out the mystery..." -- ***** Reader review
"Loved everything about this book..." -- ***** Reader review
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A KING IN DANGER. A BATTLE TO STAY ALIVE.
On the shadowy city streets the cryptically mutilated bodies of several young people are discovered. These brutal acts are destabilizing a ruthless regime already unstable thanks to corruption and the appalling divide between rich and poor.
Meanwhile, Tutankhamun, at 18, has inherited an empire that should be at the height of power and glory. But he faces only a Court full of conspiracies and plotting, and a bitter struggle for power.
And when his own security is threatened by an intruder in the palace, he needs an outsider he can trust to track down the traitor. Rahotep receives a mysterious invitation to the labyrinthine halls of the Royal Palace.
But what he discovers at the dark heart of power will put his life, and his family, in grave danger. . .
Rahotep's adventures continue in Egypt: The Book of Chaos. Have you read Nefertiti, his first adventure?
"Full of surprises, twists and turns, this is a glorious, riveting historical thriller" -- TESS GERRITSEN
"Rahotep, like C. J, Sansom's Shardlake, is a detective at the very heart of his historical era" -- DAILY EXPRESS
"At times I held my breath waiting for him to suss out the mystery..." -- ***** Reader review
"Loved everything about this book..." -- ***** Reader review
*****************************
A KING IN DANGER. A BATTLE TO STAY ALIVE.
On the shadowy city streets the cryptically mutilated bodies of several young people are discovered. These brutal acts are destabilizing a ruthless regime already unstable thanks to corruption and the appalling divide between rich and poor.
Meanwhile, Tutankhamun, at 18, has inherited an empire that should be at the height of power and glory. But he faces only a Court full of conspiracies and plotting, and a bitter struggle for power.
And when his own security is threatened by an intruder in the palace, he needs an outsider he can trust to track down the traitor. Rahotep receives a mysterious invitation to the labyrinthine halls of the Royal Palace.
But what he discovers at the dark heart of power will put his life, and his family, in grave danger. . .
Rahotep's adventures continue in Egypt: The Book of Chaos. Have you read Nefertiti, his first adventure?
Ratings and reviews
4.8
4 reviews
Cass Wiebrecht
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January 31, 2014
Who knows the real story.... nick drake captures one possibility with imagination and thrilling in parts mystery...enjoying the series one book to go...
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Sammie Colwill
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October 15, 2014
I'm.reading this book now and have to say I love it.I wish I had read the first one before but I hasn't ruined it for me. I will be reading it after this tho.Great price aswell.
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Siddaram Jagadi
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April 28, 2022
Super
About the author
NICK DRAKE was born in 1961. He is a screenwriter and an award-winning poet. He has been Literary Associate at the National Theatre and worked with Nicholas Hytner and Nicholas Wright on the stage version of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. He is the author of one previous novel featuring Rai Rahotep, Nefertiti, which was shortlisted for the Crime Writers Association Best Historical Crime Novel Prize.
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