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Lost Army of Cambyses, The by Paul Sussman |
This was not quite what I expected but is, in fact, an enjoyable, well paced thriller. Set in Egypt it takes the lure of archaeological treasure as its central motif. The reader is plunged into the murky world of bribery, corruption and murder. The characters are satisfyingly predictable - a really nice Egyptian policeman; nasty diplomats; a religious fanatic - and a splendid 'penny dreadful' villain. Facing a long journey or a boring wait? Just the thing.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 37 December 2006 ) |
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