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  • Published: 3 May 2010
  • ISBN: 9781409009542
  • Imprint: Transworld Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 448
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Tutankhamun

(A Rahotep mystery) A gripping and compelling mystery that will transport you to Ancient Egypt





A gripping historical crime novel set in Ancient Egypt, from a CWA-shortlisted author

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?

  • Published: 3 May 2010
  • ISBN: 9781409009542
  • Imprint: Transworld Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 448
Categories:

About the author

Nick Drake

Nick Drake was born in 1961. His first novel, Nefertiti: The Book of the Dead, introduced Rahotep, chief detective in Thebes, and was shortlisted for the CWA Best Historical Crime Novel Award. His second novel is Tutankhamun: The Book of Shadows, and also features Rahotep. Nick is also a screenwriter and an award-winning poet. He wrote the screenplay for Romulus, My Father, starring Eric Bana, which won Best Film at the Australian Film Awards 2007.

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Praise for Tutankhamun

Drake uses both the dazzling light of the desert and concealing darkness of night to disturbing effect in his gripping narrative...He cleverly evokes an ancient civilisation that fascinates because of its innate differences and similarities to our own...Rahotep, like CJ Sansom's Shardlake, is a detective at the very heart of his historical era

Daily Express

In the best tradition of C. J. Sansom's Shardlake mysteries, Nick Drake has woven a bright, luminous tapestry. This is brilliant, make sure you read every line.

Manda Scott

Using modern research, Nick Drake has painted an authentic picture of a lost civilisation, and brings alive the ill-fated boy-king who still fascinates to this day

Daily Mail
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