Map of the Dead: A modern mystery-thriller with an ancient Egyptian twist

Alex MacLure #1

by Murray Bailey

KEEP NO SECRETS

When Alex MacLure’s friend and colleague dies he is determined to carry on her research. He finds she has left him a coded message and, as he tries to make sense of it all, he discovers she was murdered. And now the murderer needs to silence him.

TELL NO LIES

With only a few clues and a mysterious object Alex follows a trail from London to Cairo. He must crack the code and expose a shocking and inconceivable truth before the secret is burried for ever.

JUST STAY ALIVE

470 pages, Paperback

Published November 14, 2016

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, but by no means brilliant. Alright, but by no means entertaining. In fact, I found it all rather dull and confusing at times. Maybe it was just me, but I did not feel that the historical information offered by the characters at various points in the story was particularly clear. If you want to read a thoroughly entertaining Egyptian mystery, try Wilbur Smith and my personal favourite, the late Paul Sussman.

I read this while we were on holiday in Padstow.

[Carien · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alex MacLure’s best friend dies and his life turns into chaos by forces beyond his control. It is difficult for Alex to know who is trustworthy and who is not - including the police.
What frustrated me was how blind he was to the most obvious deception.
There are many twists and unexpected turns to keep you wondering.
I liked the dual storyline once Alex arrived in Egypt.