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Nick Caine #3
Pyramid of the gods
Deep in an Egyptian desert known as The Great Sand Sea lies an ancient treasure trove of Hittite gold...
Legends say the gold belongs to the famed goddess, Sekhmet. But a map belonging to Nick Caine says otherwise...at least to Nick. He has returned to Egypt to claim the treasure, along with Ishi, Marie Da Vinci, and an old friend of her father's, Akiiki Mubarek.
Twelve long and painful years have passed since the last time Nick ventured into the unforgiving landscape - a trip that cost a college buddy who once owned the map his life soon after they began digging in the desert. Forced to witness his friend's execution, he vowed never to come back...until now.
The four treasure-hopefuls journey to the deadly wasteland just north of Sudan, and fortune seems to smile when they uncover one of Egypt's last buried pyramids. But a band of violent marauders from Sudan descend on the site, threatening to not only claim the gold for themselves, but to spill innocent blood in the process.
A chance for redemption quickly turns into a desperate fight to survive. This time, even Nick might not escape the devil in The Great Sand Sea...
Legends say the gold belongs to the famed goddess, Sekhmet. But a map belonging to Nick Caine says otherwise...at least to Nick. He has returned to Egypt to claim the treasure, along with Ishi, Marie Da Vinci, and an old friend of her father's, Akiiki Mubarek.
Twelve long and painful years have passed since the last time Nick ventured into the unforgiving landscape - a trip that cost a college buddy who once owned the map his life soon after they began digging in the desert. Forced to witness his friend's execution, he vowed never to come back...until now.
The four treasure-hopefuls journey to the deadly wasteland just north of Sudan, and fortune seems to smile when they uncover one of Egypt's last buried pyramids. But a band of violent marauders from Sudan descend on the site, threatening to not only claim the gold for themselves, but to spill innocent blood in the process.
A chance for redemption quickly turns into a desperate fight to survive. This time, even Nick might not escape the devil in The Great Sand Sea...
131 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 21, 2013
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J.R. Rain
684 books1,728 followersJ.R. Rain is the author of 110 novels and counting. He lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest, where he's hard at work on his next novel... and fighting off sparkly vampires.
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July 28, 2015
This further adventure of Nick , Ishi and Marie may be my favorite so far. We gain some insight into the death of Nick's parents as the trio follows a treasure map. The villains in the book were intense and had me wanting to race through the story to see what happened. The ending was amazing!
September 9, 2023
Sehkmet?
Nick Caine and his “tribe” are in Egypt attempting to find the lost gold of the Hittites when Sudanese thieves show up. At the timing just happens to be as soon as they find the tip of a long lost pyramid. Then things get weird. Let’s just say I took the book seriously to this point.
Nick Caine and his “tribe” are in Egypt attempting to find the lost gold of the Hittites when Sudanese thieves show up. At the timing just happens to be as soon as they find the tip of a long lost pyramid. Then things get weird. Let’s just say I took the book seriously to this point.
February 16, 2020
Started out well. Unusual twist toward the end. Quick and easy read.
October 27, 2013
Nick, Marie and Ishi are at it again. This time they are in Egypt to complete a dig that Nick first started with his best friend Mario before Maries Uncle had murdered him. Nick hopes that not only will he find the gold that is supposed to surpass anything they have found so far but that he will also be able to put his demons to rest concerning Mario and move on with his life without nightmares. This time they are joined by someone Marie knows through her father. Akiiki.
Not long after they get there Nick feels that the spot they originally tried to dig at was not the right spot so he wanted to look elsewhere. When they finally camp out at the spot that Nick feels is right Akiiki gives them the warning that the pyramid they are looking for may belong to Sekmet and that if it is then what they had went through before was nothing. That night after Nick goes to sleep he has a very realistic dream about his father. More of a premonition of things to come.
Right after they find a door and gold they are attacked and taken prisoner by bandits once again. This ones leaders name is Motumbo. He is probably the most ruthless out of all the ones they have dealt with so far. He is very angry because all the gold Nick says they found is all of a sudden gone. There is an assumed casualty on Nicks end but all is not as it seems... Nick of course is his attitude laden self. Once again it will take some quick thinking on Nicks part along with some unexpected help to get them out of the dire situation that they find themselves in.
This really was the best one yet. There was more of danger aspect to it. More ruthless villains. The first two books had more realistic situations in it. This one had a bit more of a supernatural aspect something you would have to have an open mind for if you are not into the supernatural. But as I am a huge fan of all things in that genre I absolutely loved it. By far my favorite so far. I can't wait till the next one. I highly recommend this whole series and especially this book!!
Not long after they get there Nick feels that the spot they originally tried to dig at was not the right spot so he wanted to look elsewhere. When they finally camp out at the spot that Nick feels is right Akiiki gives them the warning that the pyramid they are looking for may belong to Sekmet and that if it is then what they had went through before was nothing. That night after Nick goes to sleep he has a very realistic dream about his father. More of a premonition of things to come.
Right after they find a door and gold they are attacked and taken prisoner by bandits once again. This ones leaders name is Motumbo. He is probably the most ruthless out of all the ones they have dealt with so far. He is very angry because all the gold Nick says they found is all of a sudden gone. There is an assumed casualty on Nicks end but all is not as it seems... Nick of course is his attitude laden self. Once again it will take some quick thinking on Nicks part along with some unexpected help to get them out of the dire situation that they find themselves in.
This really was the best one yet. There was more of danger aspect to it. More ruthless villains. The first two books had more realistic situations in it. This one had a bit more of a supernatural aspect something you would have to have an open mind for if you are not into the supernatural. But as I am a huge fan of all things in that genre I absolutely loved it. By far my favorite so far. I can't wait till the next one. I highly recommend this whole series and especially this book!!
February 8, 2014
Nick, Marie and Ishi are at it again. This time they are in Egypt to complete a dig that Nick first started with his best friend Mario before Maries Uncle had murdered him. Nick hopes that not only will he find the gold that is supposed to surpass anything they have found so far but that he will also be able to put his demons to rest concerning Mario and move on with his life without nightmares. This time they are joined by someone Marie knows through her father. Akiiki.
Not long after they get there Nick feels that the spot they originally tried to dig at was not the right spot so he wanted to look elsewhere. When they finally camp out at the spot that Nick feels is right Akiiki gives them the warning that the pyramid they are looking for may belong to Sekmet and that if it is then what they had went through before was nothing. That night after Nick goes to sleep he has a very realistic dream about his father. More of a premonition of things to come.
Right after they find a door and gold they are attacked and taken prisoner by bandits once again. This ones leaders name is Motumbo. He is probably the most ruthless out of all the ones they have dealt with so far. He is very angry because all the gold Nick says they found is all of a sudden gone. There is an assumed casualty on Nicks end but all is not as it seems... Nick of course is his attitude laden self. Once again it will take some quick thinking on Nicks part along with some unexpected help to get them out of the dire situation that they find themselves in.
This really was the best one yet. There was more of danger aspect to it. More ruthless villains. The first two books had more realistic situations in it. This one had a bit more of a supernatural aspect something you would have to have an open mind for if you are not into the supernatural. But as I am a huge fan of all things in that genre I absolutely loved it. By far my favorite so far. I can't wait till the next one. I highly recommend this whole series and especially this book!!
Not long after they get there Nick feels that the spot they originally tried to dig at was not the right spot so he wanted to look elsewhere. When they finally camp out at the spot that Nick feels is right Akiiki gives them the warning that the pyramid they are looking for may belong to Sekmet and that if it is then what they had went through before was nothing. That night after Nick goes to sleep he has a very realistic dream about his father. More of a premonition of things to come.
Right after they find a door and gold they are attacked and taken prisoner by bandits once again. This ones leaders name is Motumbo. He is probably the most ruthless out of all the ones they have dealt with so far. He is very angry because all the gold Nick says they found is all of a sudden gone. There is an assumed casualty on Nicks end but all is not as it seems... Nick of course is his attitude laden self. Once again it will take some quick thinking on Nicks part along with some unexpected help to get them out of the dire situation that they find themselves in.
This really was the best one yet. There was more of danger aspect to it. More ruthless villains. The first two books had more realistic situations in it. This one had a bit more of a supernatural aspect something you would have to have an open mind for if you are not into the supernatural. But as I am a huge fan of all things in that genre I absolutely loved it. By far my favorite so far. I can't wait till the next one. I highly recommend this whole series and especially this book!!
August 13, 2014
Just a touch of Stargate
Just a touch of Stargate
This is another great Nick Caine adventure. There are many more oneliners and a few nail biting escapes. I did enjoy this one, but I have to say there was just a bit too much Stargate at the end.
Time to move on to Stonehenge. ;-)
Just a touch of Stargate
This is another great Nick Caine adventure. There are many more oneliners and a few nail biting escapes. I did enjoy this one, but I have to say there was just a bit too much Stargate at the end.
Time to move on to Stonehenge. ;-)
October 29, 2014
This short novel is pure adventure and fun. There is some supernatural to flavor the read and, of course a very bad guy. they are all after some gold which Nick Caine did not find the last time he was in Egypt. He lost a friend that time and he is determined to not lose his current friends this time around.
May 15, 2015
Another great Nick Caine saga. Pyramid of the Gods was more emotional for Nick as it brings him back to a place of bad memories for him. Memories of the horrible death of his parents when he was a child and as an adult, his best friend. It amazes me how these author's can bring history and mystical fantasy together in such a thrilling story. Always makes the readers want more.
November 28, 2015
Unfortunately I was not a huge fan of this book, but then I guess you can't always like everything an author has written. I was disappointed as I have loved some if not all the others (in several different series).
October 11, 2013
Always a fun read though very short...
October 11, 2013
A quick, fun, fast paced Indiana Jones style read. Thoroughly enjoyable and can't wait for the next one!
September 5, 2014
Pretty much as expected
the various series are good, but after a while there seems to be a pattern, even though different locations and mix of characters
the various series are good, but after a while there seems to be a pattern, even though different locations and mix of characters
February 21, 2015
I should have read the previous books first. Enjoyable, not as heavy with the history or mythology as I was hoping.
November 20, 2015
Different
Not just another treasure seeking adventure story. It has history and out of this world theories. The characters are more believable.
Not just another treasure seeking adventure story. It has history and out of this world theories. The characters are more believable.
July 9, 2016
Any time I need a quick read, I know I can turn to Nick Caine. While the setting wasn't as incredible as usual, the bad guy was unusually bad ~ well done!
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