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Amerotke #3
The Anubis Slayings
Hatusu, the remarkable young widow of Pharaoh Tuthmosis II, has forced Egyptian society to acknowledge her as Pharaoh, and her success in battle is spreading Egypt's glory well beyond its frontiers. In the Temple of Anubis, negotiations are taking place between Hatusu and the defeated King Tushratta of Mitanni for a peace treaty that will seal her greatest victory.
But in one night, two hideous murders in the temple and the theft of the Glory of Anubis threaten the tentative truce. The respected judge Amerotke must find the truth or Egypt's fragile peace could be destroyed for ever.
But in one night, two hideous murders in the temple and the theft of the Glory of Anubis threaten the tentative truce. The respected judge Amerotke must find the truth or Egypt's fragile peace could be destroyed for ever.
416 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2000
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Paul Doherty
219 books605 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
He has been published under several pseudonyms: P.C. Doherty, Celia L. Grace, Paul Harding, Ann Dukthas, Vanessa Alexander, Michael Clynes and Anna Apostolou but now writes only under his own name.
Paul Doherty was born in Middlesbrough (North-Eastern England) in 1946. He had the usual education before studying at Durham for three years for the Catholic priesthood but decided not to proceed. He went to Liverpool University where he gained a First Class Honours Degree in History and won a state scholarship to Exeter College, Oxford, whilst there he met his wife Carla Lynn Corbitt. He continued his studies but decided that the academic world was not for him and became a secondary school teacher.
Paul worked in Ascot, Nottingham and Crawley West Sussex before being appointed as Headmaster to Trinity Catholic School in September 1981. Trinity is a large comprehensive [1700 on roll] which teaches the full ability range, ages 11-18. The school has been described as one of the leading comprehensives in the U.K. In April, 2000 H. M. Inspectorate describe it as an 'Outstanding School', and it was given Beacon status as a Centre of Excellence whilst, in the Chief Inspector’s Report to the Secretary of State for January 2001, Trinity Catholic High School was singled out for praise and received a public accolade.
Paul’s other incarnation is as a novelist. He finished his doctorate on the reign of Edward II of England and, in 1987, began to publish a series of outstanding historical mysteries set in the Middle Age, Classical, Greek, Ancient Egypt and elsewhere. These have been published in the United States by St. Martin’s Press of New York, Edhasa in Spain, and Eichborn, Heyne, Knaur and others in Germany. They have also been published in Holland, Belgium, France, Italy, Romania, Estonia, Czechoslovakia, Russia, Bulgaria, Portugal and China, as well as Argentina and Mexico.
He has been published under several pseudonyms (see the bibliography): C. L. Grace, Paul Harding, Ann Dukthas and Anna Apostolou but now writes only under his own name. He recently launched a very successful series based around the life of Alexander the Great, published by Constable & Robinson in the U.K., and Carroll and Graf in the U.S.A., whilst his novels set in Ancient Egypt have won critical acclaim. Paul has also written several non-fiction titles; A Life of Isabella the She-wolf of France, Wife of Edward II of England, as well as study of the possible murder of Tutankhamun, the boy Pharaoh of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, and a study on the true fate of Alexander the Great.
Paul and Carla live on the borders of London and Essex, not far from Epping Forest and six of their children have been through his own school. His wife Carla currently owns two horses and is training, for showing and dressage, a beautiful Arab filly named Polly.
Paul lectures for a number of organisations, particularly on historical mysteries, many of which later feature in his writings. A born speaker and trained lecturer Paul Doherty can hold and entertain audiences.
His one great ambition is to petition the Privy Council of England to open the Purbeck marble tomb of Edward II in Gloucester Cathedral. Paul believes the tomb does not house the body
He has been published under several pseudonyms: P.C. Doherty, Celia L. Grace, Paul Harding, Ann Dukthas, Vanessa Alexander, Michael Clynes and Anna Apostolou but now writes only under his own name.
Paul Doherty was born in Middlesbrough (North-Eastern England) in 1946. He had the usual education before studying at Durham for three years for the Catholic priesthood but decided not to proceed. He went to Liverpool University where he gained a First Class Honours Degree in History and won a state scholarship to Exeter College, Oxford, whilst there he met his wife Carla Lynn Corbitt. He continued his studies but decided that the academic world was not for him and became a secondary school teacher.
Paul worked in Ascot, Nottingham and Crawley West Sussex before being appointed as Headmaster to Trinity Catholic School in September 1981. Trinity is a large comprehensive [1700 on roll] which teaches the full ability range, ages 11-18. The school has been described as one of the leading comprehensives in the U.K. In April, 2000 H. M. Inspectorate describe it as an 'Outstanding School', and it was given Beacon status as a Centre of Excellence whilst, in the Chief Inspector’s Report to the Secretary of State for January 2001, Trinity Catholic High School was singled out for praise and received a public accolade.
Paul’s other incarnation is as a novelist. He finished his doctorate on the reign of Edward II of England and, in 1987, began to publish a series of outstanding historical mysteries set in the Middle Age, Classical, Greek, Ancient Egypt and elsewhere. These have been published in the United States by St. Martin’s Press of New York, Edhasa in Spain, and Eichborn, Heyne, Knaur and others in Germany. They have also been published in Holland, Belgium, France, Italy, Romania, Estonia, Czechoslovakia, Russia, Bulgaria, Portugal and China, as well as Argentina and Mexico.
He has been published under several pseudonyms (see the bibliography): C. L. Grace, Paul Harding, Ann Dukthas and Anna Apostolou but now writes only under his own name. He recently launched a very successful series based around the life of Alexander the Great, published by Constable & Robinson in the U.K., and Carroll and Graf in the U.S.A., whilst his novels set in Ancient Egypt have won critical acclaim. Paul has also written several non-fiction titles; A Life of Isabella the She-wolf of France, Wife of Edward II of England, as well as study of the possible murder of Tutankhamun, the boy Pharaoh of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, and a study on the true fate of Alexander the Great.
Paul and Carla live on the borders of London and Essex, not far from Epping Forest and six of their children have been through his own school. His wife Carla currently owns two horses and is training, for showing and dressage, a beautiful Arab filly named Polly.
Paul lectures for a number of organisations, particularly on historical mysteries, many of which later feature in his writings. A born speaker and trained lecturer Paul Doherty can hold and entertain audiences.
His one great ambition is to petition the Privy Council of England to open the Purbeck marble tomb of Edward II in Gloucester Cathedral. Paul believes the tomb does not house the body
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October 18, 2021
Read this book in 2009, and its the 3rd volume of the amazing Amerotke series, set in Ancient Egypt.
Set in 1479/1478 BC, we find the victorious Pharaoh/Queen Hatusu in the Temple of Anubis in negotiations for peace with the defeated King Tushratta of Mitanni.
During these negotiations and in one night two murders will take place and the fragile truce is in immediate danger.
To the rescue will once again come, Amerotke, to find out the truth behind these hideous killings.
This is an intriguing and thrilling mystery, with quite some twists and turns, once more followed with a gripping and exciting plot, that will result with the cunning Amerotke finally being able to catch the culprit of these murders in a most spectacular fashion.
Highly recommended, for this is another great historical Ancient Egypt mystery, and one that I would like to call as: "A Fabulous Anubis Mystery"!
Set in 1479/1478 BC, we find the victorious Pharaoh/Queen Hatusu in the Temple of Anubis in negotiations for peace with the defeated King Tushratta of Mitanni.
During these negotiations and in one night two murders will take place and the fragile truce is in immediate danger.
To the rescue will once again come, Amerotke, to find out the truth behind these hideous killings.
This is an intriguing and thrilling mystery, with quite some twists and turns, once more followed with a gripping and exciting plot, that will result with the cunning Amerotke finally being able to catch the culprit of these murders in a most spectacular fashion.
Highly recommended, for this is another great historical Ancient Egypt mystery, and one that I would like to call as: "A Fabulous Anubis Mystery"!
November 2, 2022
If you like stories of ancient Egypt with a good mystery to boot, you will enjoy Paul Doherty telling. Ancient Egypt with all the there gods an way of life is exciting to read an learn.
December 28, 2023
A series of complex mysteries witch Amerotke only has a short time to solve.
There's a peace delegation in Thebes, the Mittani's who were defeated in the first book have come seeking to make peace between the two.countries. The delegates are being housed in the temple of Hathor which also houses a great gem known as "the heart of Anubis" it is Egypt's greatest treasure supposedly sent down from the heavens by Anubis himself. This gem has somehow been stolen and the priest guarding it killed. The priests murder is not the first death at the temperance the Mittani arrived so the situation is grave. Hapetsus calls on her.distrusted advisor Judge Amerotke to investigate and find the culprits before Egypt suffers a great humiliation...........
There's a peace delegation in Thebes, the Mittani's who were defeated in the first book have come seeking to make peace between the two.countries. The delegates are being housed in the temple of Hathor which also houses a great gem known as "the heart of Anubis" it is Egypt's greatest treasure supposedly sent down from the heavens by Anubis himself. This gem has somehow been stolen and the priest guarding it killed. The priests murder is not the first death at the temperance the Mittani arrived so the situation is grave. Hapetsus calls on her.distrusted advisor Judge Amerotke to investigate and find the culprits before Egypt suffers a great humiliation...........
January 8, 2017
I've read the entire series relatively quickly - the only thing that held me up was waiting for the books in the post . The series is great , it's full of mystery twists and turns and unexpected plot branches !
Amertoke makes a perfect judge and the character really takes you along for the journey
Amertoke makes a perfect judge and the character really takes you along for the journey
January 14, 2023
Pharaoh Hatusu has defeated the armies of the Mithranni and is now negotiating a peace with their leader. When a series of unexplained deaths and the theft of an huge amethyst occur, both sides are suspicious that the other is committing murders to derail the peace negotiations. Judge Amerotke finds that his investigations are hampered by the political machinations but continues doggedly despite the personal danger to himself.
This book started really slowly as Amerotke moved from temple to palace to shop, uncovering the truth one small piece at a time. However, the details of Egyptian life and warfare were fascinating and this kept me going. Eventually the strands began to come together, and the plot that was revealed was a clever one - I appreciated how the author had misdirected the reader at a key point - and the ending quite satisfying.
I really like the Amerotke stories, and their unusual and well researched setting. Apart from the pace, I thought this was entertaining and enjoyable, so I’d rate it 3.5*.
This book started really slowly as Amerotke moved from temple to palace to shop, uncovering the truth one small piece at a time. However, the details of Egyptian life and warfare were fascinating and this kept me going. Eventually the strands began to come together, and the plot that was revealed was a clever one - I appreciated how the author had misdirected the reader at a key point - and the ending quite satisfying.
I really like the Amerotke stories, and their unusual and well researched setting. Apart from the pace, I thought this was entertaining and enjoyable, so I’d rate it 3.5*.
August 23, 2019
Ottimo giallo ambientato nell'antico Egitto. Suggestive le descrizioni dei templi e delle città vicine al Nilo. Ottime le camere chiuse, soprattutto quella al templio. Forse un po' troppa carne sul fuoco, troppi delitti e troppi personaggi, ma del resto è una buona storia.
December 11, 2020
“The Anubis Slayings”, the third installment in the “Amerotke” series by Paul Doherty, storyline follows Hatshepsut, already fully installed as lawful Pharaoh over the two lines, in the middle of a peace negotiation with the King of Mitanni. Unfortunately, two murders in the Temple of Anubis, eclipse her victory, and with the most important relic, the Glory of Anubis, gone missing, the peace treaty is crumbling. Amerotke takes on the investigation to find the culprits and save the treaty.
“Amerotke” is a historical mystery series, set in Ancient Egypt at the time of the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut (1481 BCE – 1492 BCE) from the very beginning of her own regency, and encompasses the events surrounded the death of his royal brother and husband Tuthmosis II in 1479 BCE (The Mask of Ra) until late 1477 BCE (The Spies of Sobek).
The series focuses on Amerotke, high judge in Thebes and priest of Maat, ancient Egyptian goddess of law, morality and justice. Through each new book, Doherty visits Old Egypt history and blends fact with fiction to create a well-crafted, entertaining and fully satisfactory murder mystery, in which the investigation, serves as a canvas to depict a very vivid, accurate, credible and fully enjoyable image of the day-to-day life in ancient Thebes, and offers a very good overview of the Egypt’s Eighteen Dynasty, law system and beliefs. Amerotke is a very interesting character, relatable, and despite his “almighty” status as chief judge, honest and sincere with a complex personality and very human flaws. A clear recommendation for anyone looking for a good constructed murder mystery and/or a detailed portrayal of Ancient Egypt society.
“Amerotke” is a historical mystery series, set in Ancient Egypt at the time of the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut (1481 BCE – 1492 BCE) from the very beginning of her own regency, and encompasses the events surrounded the death of his royal brother and husband Tuthmosis II in 1479 BCE (The Mask of Ra) until late 1477 BCE (The Spies of Sobek).
The series focuses on Amerotke, high judge in Thebes and priest of Maat, ancient Egyptian goddess of law, morality and justice. Through each new book, Doherty visits Old Egypt history and blends fact with fiction to create a well-crafted, entertaining and fully satisfactory murder mystery, in which the investigation, serves as a canvas to depict a very vivid, accurate, credible and fully enjoyable image of the day-to-day life in ancient Thebes, and offers a very good overview of the Egypt’s Eighteen Dynasty, law system and beliefs. Amerotke is a very interesting character, relatable, and despite his “almighty” status as chief judge, honest and sincere with a complex personality and very human flaws. A clear recommendation for anyone looking for a good constructed murder mystery and/or a detailed portrayal of Ancient Egypt society.
June 25, 2009
It was hard for me to get started reading this book...I wasn't into it until Chapter 4. A little expierence in The ancient history of Egypt has helped. P.C. Doherty has more set in ancient Egypt...I will know if I can read them when/if I finish this one.
Having finished the book I can say it was very well done and really interesting. I read a review somewhere on the web that said the lock and key were not yet developed so they shouldn't have figured so large in the story. Several resources indicates that pin tumbler locks with keys were used in Ancient Egypt.
Having finished the book I can say it was very well done and really interesting. I read a review somewhere on the web that said the lock and key were not yet developed so they shouldn't have figured so large in the story. Several resources indicates that pin tumbler locks with keys were used in Ancient Egypt.
May 23, 2020
Meglepően gyorsan lehet haladni ezzel a sorozattal, máris a harmadik kötetnél tartunk.
Mindig is tudtam, hogy a politika sose volt egyszerű, ezt most ez a történet is alátámasztja. Intrikák, csalások, gyilkosságok...bájos.
Azt hiszem mégis Hatsepszut mellett teszem le a voksomat, már csak azért is, mert nőként egy ilyen szerepben egészen biztos nem volt egyszerű.
Mondjuk, ha volt olyan embere, mint ezekben a történetekben Amerotke, akkor már is előrébb van :D.
Mindig is tudtam, hogy a politika sose volt egyszerű, ezt most ez a történet is alátámasztja. Intrikák, csalások, gyilkosságok...bájos.
Azt hiszem mégis Hatsepszut mellett teszem le a voksomat, már csak azért is, mert nőként egy ilyen szerepben egészen biztos nem volt egyszerű.
Mondjuk, ha volt olyan embere, mint ezekben a történetekben Amerotke, akkor már is előrébb van :D.
September 25, 2017
Al comienzo la historia se desarrolla a un ritmo normal para después acelerarse y tener un ritmo muy bueno y que hace que te metas de lleno en la trama y en la evolución de la misma.
El personaje principal, el juez Amerotke, denota personalidad, fuerza y convicción, pero a su vez también se pueden ver sus miedos, temores y dudas. Está bien presentar al protagonista no como el típico héroe si no como una persona normal y corriente.
El protagonista está acompañado por su fiel escudero que lo complementa muy bien. A base de gracias, gestos o acciones Shufoy (el enano escudero de Amerotke) introduce un nuevo prima en la historia.
El papel de Hatshepsut (denominada Hatasu en la novela) y el Senenmut creo que mantienen el equilibro de ser personajes importantes en la historia del Egipto faraónico pero sin eclipsar al verdadero protagonista de la historia: Amerotke.
La trama esta muy bien desarrollada y a mitad de libro introduce un misterio que hace que avances cada página con ganas de pasar a la siguiente para ver cómo se desenvuelve todo. Incluso al final tiene una nueva revelación que hace que quieras leer las últimas ochenta páginas sin parar.
En general mesa gustan mucho. Lo único que he echado en falta es saber a los problemas que se enfrentaba Hatshepsut al subir al trono. El autor comenta por encima que tiene que hacerse con el favor de algún sector de la sociedad, pero no comenta o no deja caer cuáles son esos problemas que tiene que solventar para afianzar su autoridad.
El personaje principal, el juez Amerotke, denota personalidad, fuerza y convicción, pero a su vez también se pueden ver sus miedos, temores y dudas. Está bien presentar al protagonista no como el típico héroe si no como una persona normal y corriente.
El protagonista está acompañado por su fiel escudero que lo complementa muy bien. A base de gracias, gestos o acciones Shufoy (el enano escudero de Amerotke) introduce un nuevo prima en la historia.
El papel de Hatshepsut (denominada Hatasu en la novela) y el Senenmut creo que mantienen el equilibro de ser personajes importantes en la historia del Egipto faraónico pero sin eclipsar al verdadero protagonista de la historia: Amerotke.
La trama esta muy bien desarrollada y a mitad de libro introduce un misterio que hace que avances cada página con ganas de pasar a la siguiente para ver cómo se desenvuelve todo. Incluso al final tiene una nueva revelación que hace que quieras leer las últimas ochenta páginas sin parar.
En general mesa gustan mucho. Lo único que he echado en falta es saber a los problemas que se enfrentaba Hatshepsut al subir al trono. El autor comenta por encima que tiene que hacerse con el favor de algún sector de la sociedad, pero no comenta o no deja caer cuáles son esos problemas que tiene que solventar para afianzar su autoridad.
June 21, 2024
Kráľovná Hatusu vyhrala bitku nad Mitanncami a tí sa jej teraz musia podrobiť. Vedia, že inak to nejde, ale to im nebráni vysmievať sa jej za chrbtom. A ako to urobiť čo najlepšie? Jedna krádež, zopár úmrtí...
A tak prichádza na scénu Amerotke. Zavolajú ho vypátrať, kto ukradol kameň Sláva Anupova z uzamknutej miestnosti a ešte aj zabil kňaza, ktorý ho strážil? No toho, niekto zabije Sinuheta a ukradne mu jeho papyrusy. Je tu ešte mŕtva tanečnica a niekoľko zabitých oviec a rýb. K tomuto všetkému sa pridávajú aj postupné záhadné vraždy jednotlivých vyslancov Mitanni. Kto je za tým všetkým? Naozaj je to mitannský kráľ Tušratta a jeho poradkyňa Wanef? Alebo niekto úplne iný...
Už začiatku nás autor udržiava v napätí a núti nás rozmýšľať nad tým, ako sa všetko vlastne mohlo stať. Je síce pravda, že vražednú zbraň som odhalila skôr ako Amerotke, ale, na druhú stranu, nenormálne to bilo do očí.
S rozlúštením som spokojná, aj keď mi je ľúto, že úbohý zámočník Belet a jeho žena Seli to neprežili.
A tak prichádza na scénu Amerotke. Zavolajú ho vypátrať, kto ukradol kameň Sláva Anupova z uzamknutej miestnosti a ešte aj zabil kňaza, ktorý ho strážil? No toho, niekto zabije Sinuheta a ukradne mu jeho papyrusy. Je tu ešte mŕtva tanečnica a niekoľko zabitých oviec a rýb. K tomuto všetkému sa pridávajú aj postupné záhadné vraždy jednotlivých vyslancov Mitanni. Kto je za tým všetkým? Naozaj je to mitannský kráľ Tušratta a jeho poradkyňa Wanef? Alebo niekto úplne iný...
Už začiatku nás autor udržiava v napätí a núti nás rozmýšľať nad tým, ako sa všetko vlastne mohlo stať. Je síce pravda, že vražednú zbraň som odhalila skôr ako Amerotke, ale, na druhú stranu, nenormálne to bilo do očí.
S rozlúštením som spokojná, aj keď mi je ľúto, že úbohý zámočník Belet a jeho žena Seli to neprežili.
February 27, 2025
rating 3.5
Being the third in a series, I was familiar with the characters and events being discussed. I would recommend reading this series in order. I enjoyed the focus on politics and negotiations between Egypt and one of its enemies, the Mitanni. There was a mix of robbery and murder as well. One of my pet peeves is when a mystery writer includes a clue that happens "off screen". For example, our detective Amorotke, chief judge, sees something on a tomb's wall. It's never described or mentioned until the end when the solutions are being shared. I enjoy putting clues together (if I find them in the first place) and see if I'm correct or not. By not having vital information, I have to wait.
There were many characters involved in the central mystery and being brought in by the author as secondary characters with information needed to solve the murders and theft. This is a case where a character list would have come in handy.
Being the third in a series, I was familiar with the characters and events being discussed. I would recommend reading this series in order. I enjoyed the focus on politics and negotiations between Egypt and one of its enemies, the Mitanni. There was a mix of robbery and murder as well. One of my pet peeves is when a mystery writer includes a clue that happens "off screen". For example, our detective Amorotke, chief judge, sees something on a tomb's wall. It's never described or mentioned until the end when the solutions are being shared. I enjoy putting clues together (if I find them in the first place) and see if I'm correct or not. By not having vital information, I have to wait.
There were many characters involved in the central mystery and being brought in by the author as secondary characters with information needed to solve the murders and theft. This is a case where a character list would have come in handy.
September 15, 2020
Amerotke and are called on by Pharaoh Hatusu to solve the theft of the Glory of Anubis from its place of honour in the temple. Along the way, the Chief Judge and his servant have several murders to solve.
A dancing girl dies whilst entertaining a guest. The vigil priest dies as he keeps watch inside the room from where the Glory of Anubis is stolen. Several other members of Pharaoh's entourage meet a grisly end, as do a few of the followers of King Tushratta, the Mitanni ruler who apparently wants peace with Egypt. All the deaths and thefts are to be blamed on Egypt, so that the Mitanni can discredit Hatusu.
Amerotke works out most of the facts surrounding the thefts and murders. Using his knowledge and some pretty clever guesswork, he manages to solve the mysteries to Pharaoh's satisfaction.
Really enjoyable book and a very easy writing style to read.
A dancing girl dies whilst entertaining a guest. The vigil priest dies as he keeps watch inside the room from where the Glory of Anubis is stolen. Several other members of Pharaoh's entourage meet a grisly end, as do a few of the followers of King Tushratta, the Mitanni ruler who apparently wants peace with Egypt. All the deaths and thefts are to be blamed on Egypt, so that the Mitanni can discredit Hatusu.
Amerotke works out most of the facts surrounding the thefts and murders. Using his knowledge and some pretty clever guesswork, he manages to solve the mysteries to Pharaoh's satisfaction.
Really enjoyable book and a very easy writing style to read.
May 12, 2024
This book is fine. It has a good story and I enjoyed the characters, even if they're pretty predictable now. As with the last book, I guessed the killer(s) halfway through. The method is almost entirety laid out for you, well before the end.
It isn't really a mystery. More that all the pieces of the puzzle have been put together as part of the ploy, but you dropped that one middle piece on the floor. It's the funny chunk of the animal's body that just makes the whole picture look odd and where did it go? Oh yes, there it is. Epilogue.
But I want to keep reading. I'm flitting between easy reads and something more complex. But life right now tells me to enjoy the quick and easy flow of reading. So on to number 4. I guess I'll stop when it actually annoys me.
It isn't really a mystery. More that all the pieces of the puzzle have been put together as part of the ploy, but you dropped that one middle piece on the floor. It's the funny chunk of the animal's body that just makes the whole picture look odd and where did it go? Oh yes, there it is. Epilogue.
But I want to keep reading. I'm flitting between easy reads and something more complex. But life right now tells me to enjoy the quick and easy flow of reading. So on to number 4. I guess I'll stop when it actually annoys me.
January 20, 2025
A good entry in the series, with ancient Egyptian judge Amerotke on the trail of a mysterious killer who wears a mask of Anubis. The female pharaoh, Hatusu, is about to sign a peace treaty with the king of the fearsome Mitanni warriors, but whoever is responsible for the killings seems to want to ruin negotiations. And someone has stolen a priceless amethyst from a temple. Is the killer also the thief? Amerotke must find out.
Lots of good action and a scary sequence set in the desert as a pride of lions threatens Amerotke and his companions after their chariot suffers an accident, stranding them for the night.
Lots of good action and a scary sequence set in the desert as a pride of lions threatens Amerotke and his companions after their chariot suffers an accident, stranding them for the night.
March 26, 2020
Foi a minha primeira incursão neste género de policial do Antigo Egipto, e, a verdade é que gostei muito do livro.
O autor demonstra vastos conhecimento da época (Egipto, 1479 a. c.).
Esta é a 3ª aventura com Amerotke juiz supremo do Egipto. Amerotke é, aliás, uma personagem fantástica. Gostei, também, muito de Chufoi, servo de Amerotke.
A estória desenrola-se à volta da guerra entre egípcios e mitânios, ganha pelos primeiros e das traições que ocorrem antes da assinatura do tratado de paz.
O autor demonstra vastos conhecimento da época (Egipto, 1479 a. c.).
Esta é a 3ª aventura com Amerotke juiz supremo do Egipto. Amerotke é, aliás, uma personagem fantástica. Gostei, também, muito de Chufoi, servo de Amerotke.
A estória desenrola-se à volta da guerra entre egípcios e mitânios, ganha pelos primeiros e das traições que ocorrem antes da assinatura do tratado de paz.
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July 22, 2020
I will read just about anything if it's set in ancient Egypt, so this book was certain to be read.
I find that the story works less as a mystery (though it is there), and more as a portrait of ancient Egyptian life and also a political thriller, in the court of Hatsu, the Pharaoh Queen.
This is very readable, but I was never entirely immersed in the mystery. But I would still recommend it to anyone who loves Ancient Egypt.
I find that the story works less as a mystery (though it is there), and more as a portrait of ancient Egyptian life and also a political thriller, in the court of Hatsu, the Pharaoh Queen.
This is very readable, but I was never entirely immersed in the mystery. But I would still recommend it to anyone who loves Ancient Egypt.
October 25, 2021
Murder in the Anubis temple
A locked room murder. A priest of Anubis’ temple is murdered. Not only that but a precious jewel honoring the god is stolen. Everything is chaos. More people die and Pharoh is demanding the thieves and murderers be caught and punished. Enter our judge. Trusted official of mighty Pharoh Amerotke. Where does Amerotke start and where and how will he bring justice.
A locked room murder. A priest of Anubis’ temple is murdered. Not only that but a precious jewel honoring the god is stolen. Everything is chaos. More people die and Pharoh is demanding the thieves and murderers be caught and punished. Enter our judge. Trusted official of mighty Pharoh Amerotke. Where does Amerotke start and where and how will he bring justice.
February 24, 2024
Este libro me gustó más de lo que esperaba. Aunque el misterio en sí no es nada especial y la forma en que fue resuelto —casi adivinando los eventos— no me cautivó, nunca había leído nada ambientado de esta forma en el antiguo Egipto ni con ese tono, lo que lo hizo una lectura bastante interesante.
Aunque el misterio no fuera grandioso, la forma en que se revelaron las conspiraciones —una dentro de otra dentro de otra, con espías, doble espías y triple espías— me mantuvo intrigado.
Aunque el misterio no fuera grandioso, la forma en que se revelaron las conspiraciones —una dentro de otra dentro de otra, con espías, doble espías y triple espías— me mantuvo intrigado.
November 21, 2020
#3 in the Amerotke, a respected judge of Thebes, mystery series set in ancient Egypt. It is around 1478 BC.
This continuation of the saga of Hatusu's reign as pharaoh of Egypt and Amerotke's support of her along with his rule as the kingdom's chief judge. Negotiations have started between Hatusu and the defeated King Tushratta of Mitanni for a peace treaty that will seal her greatest victory. They are taking place in the temple of Anubis when there are murders in the temple along with the theft of the temple's idol of Anubis threaten the tentative truce. There are plots and counter plots and it is up to Judge Amerotke to find the truth or the fragile peace with the Mitanni could be destroyed.
This continuation of the saga of Hatusu's reign as pharaoh of Egypt and Amerotke's support of her along with his rule as the kingdom's chief judge. Negotiations have started between Hatusu and the defeated King Tushratta of Mitanni for a peace treaty that will seal her greatest victory. They are taking place in the temple of Anubis when there are murders in the temple along with the theft of the temple's idol of Anubis threaten the tentative truce. There are plots and counter plots and it is up to Judge Amerotke to find the truth or the fragile peace with the Mitanni could be destroyed.
September 6, 2025
Every woman character in this book is written in a sexual situation, often at multiple points, including the Pharaoh - who is a manic pixie dream girl and a focus for the author's barely disguised foot fetish.
That aside, the mystery is clever and interesting, though some of the clues fall onto the investigator's lap a bit too conveniently or out of nowhere.
That aside, the mystery is clever and interesting, though some of the clues fall onto the investigator's lap a bit too conveniently or out of nowhere.
May 19, 2019
This was the best one so far, and each has been better than the last. Amerotke is the "Holmes" of his time and his ability to ferret out clues is growing. I'll read the next one and probably the whole series.
December 10, 2019
Fascinating!
Mr. Doherty has a way of making you feel the heat, smell the flowers and totally draw you into his stories. He makes his characters so real that you fell as though you are right there with them. As a history lover, Mr. Doherty's books are like catnip to me!
Mr. Doherty has a way of making you feel the heat, smell the flowers and totally draw you into his stories. He makes his characters so real that you fell as though you are right there with them. As a history lover, Mr. Doherty's books are like catnip to me!
July 8, 2020
Excellent!
I have read this series three times--- each reading is as enjoyable as the previous one! Paul Doherty is an excellent historian and great story teller. Characters and historical setting are very authentic so enjoy the reading experience!
I have read this series three times--- each reading is as enjoyable as the previous one! Paul Doherty is an excellent historian and great story teller. Characters and historical setting are very authentic so enjoy the reading experience!
January 13, 2021
Great fun
I love this series and this author.
I like tripping through time, peeping over the shoulder of the judge as he solves the murders and saves his queen and her kingdom from her enemies!
These are fun short mysteries written by an expert historian and author.
I love this series and this author.
I like tripping through time, peeping over the shoulder of the judge as he solves the murders and saves his queen and her kingdom from her enemies!
These are fun short mysteries written by an expert historian and author.
September 13, 2022
This is the second book I’ve read in this series, although not the second chronologically. It sat nicely as a story in its own right. These stories of murder and intrigue in ancient Egypt are really enjoyable and well written and the cast of characters are as richly drawn as the backdrop.
August 21, 2023
I think this series may be getting better. I really liked this mystery and I couldn’t figure it all out right away. I like the characters and I feel like I got to know Hatusu better in this one. I’m looking forward to the next book.
December 12, 2017
Doherty doesn’t disappoint. This has been a absolutely amazing murder mystery series set in Ancient Egypt. The political intrigue of the Pharaoh Queen, temple priests and the Mitanni will keep you up a night turning the page by page. There were a couple of references to the past novels but can be read as a stand alone.
January 23, 2018
Delitti in camera chiusa nell'Antico Egitto: affascinante.
July 26, 2019
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My Readathon 2019 so far
My Readathon 2019 so far
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