The Pharaoh of Hong Kong

Spirit of the Century™ Presents

by Matthew Cody, Brian Clevinger

If curiosity killed the cat, Benjamin Hu could solve the crime…

But Benjamin’s latest mystery has nothing to do with feline assassins. With the aid of his bodyguard-slash-cook Clayton and special computational agent Dr. Fang Mei, Benjamin pursues a cult with nefarious plans of a mathemagical nature. The Red Lands Cult has gotten their hands on a Methuselah Equation, and anything with his name on it ultimately equals no good.

If Benjamin doesn’t unravel their plans in time, they will bring to life an ancient enemy with the power to destroy the world. In order to bring the evildoers to justice, equations must be solved, villains dueled, and questionable meals consumed.

Never fear! Benjamin Hu is on the case.

"Exactly what you would expect from a Spirit of the Century novel: tons of pulp adventure fun!" — Mur Lafferty, author of the Shambling Guide series

Genres: Pulp

193 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2015

About the author

Originally from the Midwest, Matthew Cody now lives in New York City with his wife and son. When not writing books or goofing off with his family, he teaches creative writing to kids of all ages.

Reviews

[Adam Gutschenritter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am really loving the vibe and style of these pulp books. I can't believe I haven't read this style before with how much I love Indiana Jones. Here the book follows three characters as they attempt to deal with a cult, and the personal chef's cooking. It also uses math as a magical system, which was amazing.

[Larisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just. So. Fun.

[Gustavo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A novel that caught me by surprise. Really welcomed completely different main characters and scenery in the Spirit of the Century world. Each part of the three that make this book is told by the voice of one of the main characters, so you get quite different opinions points of view.

I started this book long ago, but left it for some others and then returned to it after some months. That was a mistake, this book deserves to be read and that you allocate time only for it.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

When was the last time you read a pulp fiction novel starring a woman with a doctorate? When was the last time you read a pulp fiction novel starring Asian protagonists? I'm going to guess the answer is never, in which case, this Kickstarter-funded novel is an excellent place to start. Assassins, cults, mummies, pirates, and plenty of other pulp staples make for a quick read.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the mood for Indiana Jones? Give this book a try. Great pacing and effective changing of narrators. Just a solid well crafted read.