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The Code of the Pharaoh
Archaeologists stumble upon an Egyptian hieroglyphic code that leads them around the world in a race to decipher many obscure clues, on their quest to find the lost secret of an ancient machine that could grant immortality. A wealthy inventor is determined to keep the secret for himself and will stop at nothing to force their cooperation, to help re-create a fully working machine. Find out what happens when this ancient design is finally re-energised! The Code of the Pharaoh (2nd edition) is a mystery adventure inspired by scientific and historical facts, set in present day with flashbacks to ancient times. Dr Martin Cole brings a common, often humorous touch to complex issues so they can be enjoyed by the general reader. Bringing to bear his wide interests including graphic art, astronomy and science, he holds a Master of Engineering degree and a Doctorate of Philosophy.
298 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
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About the author
Martin Cole
2 books1 followerDr Martin Cole writes and illustrates in the mystery-adventure-sci.fi-thriller genre, basing his work on historical and scientific facts, wrapped in suspenseful drama. Through dozens of magazine feature articles and three novels to date, he has brought a common, entertaining and often humorous touch to sometimes complex issues so they can be enjoyed by the general reader.
He draws inspiration from family life, from his creative career as an inventor and entrepreneur, from 8 years on the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering & Innovation Council, and from two terms as National President of Engineers Australia (100,000 members). He brings to bear his lifelong interests in writing, graphic art, astronomy and science, fortified by a Master of Engineering degree and a Doctorate of Philosophy.
Having received numerous federal and state awards for research & development and for export marketing, his day job has centred on the design of electronic products, systems and software for the prevention of crime and fire. He is best known for pioneering the aspirated smoke detection industry worldwide that saves countless lives.
He and his wife Christine have had five children and seven grandchildren.
He draws inspiration from family life, from his creative career as an inventor and entrepreneur, from 8 years on the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering & Innovation Council, and from two terms as National President of Engineers Australia (100,000 members). He brings to bear his lifelong interests in writing, graphic art, astronomy and science, fortified by a Master of Engineering degree and a Doctorate of Philosophy.
Having received numerous federal and state awards for research & development and for export marketing, his day job has centred on the design of electronic products, systems and software for the prevention of crime and fire. He is best known for pioneering the aspirated smoke detection industry worldwide that saves countless lives.
He and his wife Christine have had five children and seven grandchildren.
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August 30, 2015
Martin Cole, Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Engineering, has produced two short novels on the basis of his fascination with ancient civilizations, languages and spiritual histories.
The Code of the Pharaoh offers the reader a satisfying and fast-paced adventure. The plot is well-woven and based around the discovery of ancient mystical secrets encapsulated within Egyptian hieroglyphs. An engaging team of three undertakes archaeological investigations in the Great Sphinx only to find themselves embroiled in the dangerous designs of a criminal mastermind bent on exploiting the ancient secrets for his own purposes. The adventure which follows will take our heroes from the distinctive environment of the Nile Valley to other sites of note in England, Wales and the United States.
The main characters and their inter-relations are revealed and explored in the course of the action, to humorous and intriguing effect. From the earliest pages the reader is keen to see them triumph over adversity in this familiar genre of amateur good versus well-practised evil. A very impressive final twist and surprising outcome await!
Disbelief may need to be suspended in the face of one or two slightly unlikely turns of event but this is generally acceptable within the overall tenor of the novel.
The Code of the Pharaoh offers the reader a satisfying and fast-paced adventure. The plot is well-woven and based around the discovery of ancient mystical secrets encapsulated within Egyptian hieroglyphs. An engaging team of three undertakes archaeological investigations in the Great Sphinx only to find themselves embroiled in the dangerous designs of a criminal mastermind bent on exploiting the ancient secrets for his own purposes. The adventure which follows will take our heroes from the distinctive environment of the Nile Valley to other sites of note in England, Wales and the United States.
The main characters and their inter-relations are revealed and explored in the course of the action, to humorous and intriguing effect. From the earliest pages the reader is keen to see them triumph over adversity in this familiar genre of amateur good versus well-practised evil. A very impressive final twist and surprising outcome await!
Disbelief may need to be suspended in the face of one or two slightly unlikely turns of event but this is generally acceptable within the overall tenor of the novel.
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