I really enjoyed this book! Maybe it's because I have a thing for anchient Egypt, but I find this novel very good. There are not much action, maybe there should be more and to be honest, sometimes the book is a little slow. But the characters has REALLY grown in me since the first book of this series and I think Drake does a wonderful job with creating an atmosphere thorughout the book, if you ser what I mean. And I really want to point out how much I love the characters and the setting! I love how Drake has portraited the boy king, Tutankhamun, and his wife, Ankhesenamun! I actually like Tutankhamun: the book of shadows better than Nefertiti: the book of the dead... So if you're planning to read the whole series (there are three books) work thorugh the first one, the sequal is better! Otherwise I find this book very compex and the plot keeps changing but I feel like all questions hets answerd thorugh. I think the ending is very quick and maybe a little unsatisfying... But its written with much suspence and nailbiting, haha!In conclusion, I really recommend this book.... Ecpecially if you don't mind the rather "slow" pace (but beautifully written and constructed) and if you are like me and LOVE anchient Egypt!:) The second novel in Drake’s trilogy set in ancient Egypt is a full realized, immersive experience and a complex and satisfying mystery story. In ancient Thebes, someone is menacing the adolescent Pharoah, Tutankhamun, and his adolescent Queen, Ankhesenamun, by placing objects with threatening messages in the palace. Simultaneously, out in the city, less prominent people are turning up assaulted and left for dead, their bodies mutilated. It falls to Rahotep, the Seeker of Mysteries, to figure out who is behind these crimes. Clearly, neither the palace nor the city, and neither the rulers nor the common folk are safe.Who is behind these crimes, and is there a link? Behind the scenes, a dangerous struggle for power is unfolding. On one hand, Ay, the Regent, has prevented the young Pharoah from exercising his authority and evidently wants to exercise permanent power. On the other hand, Horemheb, the military commander, threatens from without, with his high profile and substantial military forces. Rahotep and the young rulers are in serious danger and any step could be their last.I highly recommend this series, and the second volume is even more intriguing and satisfying than the first.
What do You think about Tutankhamun (2009)?
The boy king is brought to life in this mystery from ancient Egypt.Enjoyed this read
—eli
Not quite as brilliant as Nefertiti, but was very good.
—ShortyBean
