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Buried Secrets
SECRETS HIDDEN INSIDE CLEOPATRA'S TOMB HAVE THE POWER TO DESTROY CIVILIZATION
Since she was a little girl, Dallas Jones has been obsessed with finding Cleopatra's Tomb.
Now, as an archeologist in Minnesota, she stumbles upon a clue and realizes that she might actually know where the Queen of Egypt is buried.
Her enthusiasm is put to the test when she finds out that others, with less pure intentions, are also looking for the tomb.
They believe that the tomb contains secrets that could end civilization.
Faded with powerful men intent on destruction, Dallas realizes it is up to her to stop them by finding the tomb before they do.
But nothing has prepared her for the dangers she must face and the fact that these men will stop at nothing —including murder —to make sure she doesn't find the tomb first.
Since she was a little girl, Dallas Jones has been obsessed with finding Cleopatra's Tomb.
Now, as an archeologist in Minnesota, she stumbles upon a clue and realizes that she might actually know where the Queen of Egypt is buried.
Her enthusiasm is put to the test when she finds out that others, with less pure intentions, are also looking for the tomb.
They believe that the tomb contains secrets that could end civilization.
Faded with powerful men intent on destruction, Dallas realizes it is up to her to stop them by finding the tomb before they do.
But nothing has prepared her for the dangers she must face and the fact that these men will stop at nothing —including murder —to make sure she doesn't find the tomb first.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 22, 2021
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Kristi Belcamino
98 books422 followersKristi Belcamino is a USA TODAY bestselling author, an Agatha, Anthony, Barry & Macavity, award finalist, a newspaper cops reporter, and an Italian mama who makes a tasty biscotti.
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Gia Santella Crime Thrillers:
Related to Gia Santella Crime Thrillers:
Gia (prequel novella)
Lone Raven (novella)
Taste of Vengeance
Queen of Spades Thrillers
Related: Eva (prequel novella)
Vigilante Crime Series:
Stand Alones:
Nonfiction
Gabriella Giovanni Mystery Series:
Blessed are the Dead
Blessed are the Meek
Blessed are Those Who Weep
Blessed are Those Who Mourn
Blessed are the Peacemakers
Blessed are the Merciful
Related:
The Saint (prequel novella)
Misc:
City of Angels
Tomb of the Queen
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March 11, 2022
Great Plot!
I thought the story was well written and had a nice flow to it. I enjoyed the story, but obviously I'll have to read the next book in this series to find out the end of the plot.
I thought the story was well written and had a nice flow to it. I enjoyed the story, but obviously I'll have to read the next book in this series to find out the end of the plot.
April 10, 2021
Colton and Dallas were seeing an Egyptian exhibition, it was more than that for Dallas a dream of being an archeologist. She could imagine the thrill of discovery and having small coins to feel them in ones hand.
A man came up to her. saying she looked liked her mother, that he had worked for her dad, wanting to ask more he had slipped away.
Her father a photographer traveling the world. A world changed for her as he told of Cleopatra and her tomb never found.
Leading a dig could she be the one to find the tomb. A mother who had secrets from Dallas to find them after her death. Led her to Safra. . A woman who said they trusted her and that she would come. Saying it was only the beginning for Dallas of bigger things to come.
A different plot line then her other books and I thoroughly enjoyed.
A woman who had a desire, a dream and took steps to follow, and now to continue on this new journey. Now knowing she was like her mother in so many ways that had been unknown.
A man came up to her. saying she looked liked her mother, that he had worked for her dad, wanting to ask more he had slipped away.
Her father a photographer traveling the world. A world changed for her as he told of Cleopatra and her tomb never found.
Leading a dig could she be the one to find the tomb. A mother who had secrets from Dallas to find them after her death. Led her to Safra. . A woman who said they trusted her and that she would come. Saying it was only the beginning for Dallas of bigger things to come.
A different plot line then her other books and I thoroughly enjoyed.
A woman who had a desire, a dream and took steps to follow, and now to continue on this new journey. Now knowing she was like her mother in so many ways that had been unknown.
April 22, 2021
I have probably never said that apart from urban fantasy, thrillers and westerns this sort of thriller archeology was my secret genre. I had read others before but this is up there with them no doubt. Full of twists and turns all the way to the ending you don’t see coming. Roll on book two. Highly recommended.
April 14, 2021
WOW This book takes you on a wild adventure in search of Cleopatra's tomb. Filled with action suspense great scene descriptions you feel like you are right there with the characters. The story follows a young insecure but tough main character Dallas on her journey to find not only the location of Cleopatra's tomb but also answers to questions that have plagued her throughout her life. With the help of her boss/friend/lover & a secret organisation she follows not only the maps but an instinct that she is ment to be the one destined to find this much sought after treasure. From page one you are drawn in & will find it impossible to put down. Cleverly ended so we are left wanting more.
April 14, 2021
Buried Secrets - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Dallas Jones is an archaeology student obsessed with finding Cleopatra's tomb lost for centuries. Artefacts are found at a temple site,
Thanks to a mysterious all-female fighters group, called the Daughters of Isis, Dallas plus her senior tutor at the university, Colton, are able to return to the site Dallas located. Safra the DoI leader agrees to take over security at the site, after another raid we attack and a murder. Who does she resemble?
What happens in secret tunnels underneath the temple? How does Dallas get injured and then threatened with death? How can she escape?
After a slow build and slight meandering, the plot seems to finish with an important discovery, only to 'jump-start' with an unlikely coda, which imho could have replaced much of the first 66% of the book and been nearly as good a storyline, without the setbacks and half-hearted romance between Dallas and Colton.
The whole needs some better editing and grammar checks, which, although not interfering with the story, are still irritating when they're so frequent, as is the rather feeble cliff-hanger.
Why not try Kristi Belcamino's Buried Secrets for yourself and see what you think?
It's an archaeological mystery-thriller/romance, I can recommend to fans of these genres!
Dallas Jones is an archaeology student obsessed with finding Cleopatra's tomb lost for centuries. Artefacts are found at a temple site,
Thanks to a mysterious all-female fighters group, called the Daughters of Isis, Dallas plus her senior tutor at the university, Colton, are able to return to the site Dallas located. Safra the DoI leader agrees to take over security at the site, after another raid we attack and a murder. Who does she resemble?
What happens in secret tunnels underneath the temple? How does Dallas get injured and then threatened with death? How can she escape?
After a slow build and slight meandering, the plot seems to finish with an important discovery, only to 'jump-start' with an unlikely coda, which imho could have replaced much of the first 66% of the book and been nearly as good a storyline, without the setbacks and half-hearted romance between Dallas and Colton.
The whole needs some better editing and grammar checks, which, although not interfering with the story, are still irritating when they're so frequent, as is the rather feeble cliff-hanger.
Why not try Kristi Belcamino's Buried Secrets for yourself and see what you think?
It's an archaeological mystery-thriller/romance, I can recommend to fans of these genres!
September 27, 2022
Another amazing story by this author, one of my favorites! I never knew there was such a wonderful story about Cleopatra! And this young archeologist, Dallas Jones, brought it all to life as she lived her life to find Cleopatra's tomb.
Challenges to her quest sprang up in front of Dallas from so many different directions. A person with less strength and determination would have been easily discouraged. But every time a roadblock appeared, she found a way around it. She had several close friends that helped her along the way, and one very surprising person who appeared just in time to save the day a couple of times!
The story story begins in a college classroom, travels to the Egyptian desert and finishes back where it started, but with so very many changes happening. Dallas's history is explored and her parents played a significant role in shaping her destiny.
Love also plays an important part in the story, as Dallas becomes involved with a colleague named Colton, who accompanies her on her adventures and becomes her brave protector and lover. Their relationship is a challenge for Dallas which she eventually accepts and finds joy in it. What a totally rewarding story to read and become immersed in!
Challenges to her quest sprang up in front of Dallas from so many different directions. A person with less strength and determination would have been easily discouraged. But every time a roadblock appeared, she found a way around it. She had several close friends that helped her along the way, and one very surprising person who appeared just in time to save the day a couple of times!
The story story begins in a college classroom, travels to the Egyptian desert and finishes back where it started, but with so very many changes happening. Dallas's history is explored and her parents played a significant role in shaping her destiny.
Love also plays an important part in the story, as Dallas becomes involved with a colleague named Colton, who accompanies her on her adventures and becomes her brave protector and lover. Their relationship is a challenge for Dallas which she eventually accepts and finds joy in it. What a totally rewarding story to read and become immersed in!
April 22, 2021
An excellent side trip
Dallas, an anthropology professor, has been enthralled with Cleopatra ever since she was a little girl and it led her to her current profession. As the story progresses a new lead spurs action, an ill advised trip causes reaction, while enemies and allies spring from the most uncommon direction. Kristi Belcamino has stepped away from her typical crime dramas with vigilante justice and is taking an excellent side trip into the archeological mystery of Cleopatra’s tomb. I absolutely adored Dallas and her take no prisoners attitude toward her theory on the location of the tomb. The supporting cast is equally lovable and completely relatable. I look forward to the further development of this series and what happens as Dallas searches for her ‘holy grail’.
Dallas, an anthropology professor, has been enthralled with Cleopatra ever since she was a little girl and it led her to her current profession. As the story progresses a new lead spurs action, an ill advised trip causes reaction, while enemies and allies spring from the most uncommon direction. Kristi Belcamino has stepped away from her typical crime dramas with vigilante justice and is taking an excellent side trip into the archeological mystery of Cleopatra’s tomb. I absolutely adored Dallas and her take no prisoners attitude toward her theory on the location of the tomb. The supporting cast is equally lovable and completely relatable. I look forward to the further development of this series and what happens as Dallas searches for her ‘holy grail’.
April 29, 2021
As a big fan of this author I knew I was going to get the adventure of a lifetime. Dallas is searching for the tomb of Cleopatra, however things aren’t as easy as just digging in the dirt. She’s also not the only one to be searching for the tomb and they’re not being good sports. I really enjoyed the adventure and where the mystery took us but I felt the characters were lacking, conversations were choppy and characters had inconsistent personalities. Dallas is a young lady, a professor and her own story to tell. I just felt that Dallas was not as mature as I would’ve thought. I definitely feel the story has potential and I’m hoping to hear more about a sequel and if Dallas has more success. I received a copy from the author and have honestly written my review.
June 6, 2021
This starts off with a bang then delves into the beginning of the adventure with a few flashbacks. The protagonist, Dallas, is an archeologist/college professor obsessed with finding Cleopatra’s tomb. Colton is her boss but they are interested in each other romantically. A series of accidental happenings propel Dallas and Colton to apply for a dig site in Egypt. Once there, things really get out of hand. Luckily, Dallas had befriended a special group. There were quite a few players - good and bad - who wanted to find Cleopatra’s tomb. It kept me guessing until almost the end. Great read.
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Red Robin
April 15, 2021
Dallas Jones and Colton McCloud are professors at a university in the archeological department. Dallas has been studying where Cleopatra's tomb could be located. An archeologist dream is to make a discovery of this nature. They are not the only ones who wish to make this discovery. There are some people that will kill to get the gold and coins associated with the tomb. A very suspenseful novel with thrilling moments.
May 7, 2021
Tomb of the Queen rebrand
This was previously released on 4/26/2019, as Tomb of the Queen, the 2nd Jo Bennett novel by Nick Thacker + Kristi Belcamino. The story here is identical except the character names are changed. It is not the rebrand I care about but a common courtesy to your readers on your mailing list so we don't have to purchase a book we own already. Due to trust issues I would like to be removed from your mailing list.
This was previously released on 4/26/2019, as Tomb of the Queen, the 2nd Jo Bennett novel by Nick Thacker + Kristi Belcamino. The story here is identical except the character names are changed. It is not the rebrand I care about but a common courtesy to your readers on your mailing list so we don't have to purchase a book we own already. Due to trust issues I would like to be removed from your mailing list.
February 19, 2022
Didn't want this book to end!
Thrilling exciting .Melinda scary and really enjoyed the different aspects of the storyline. It went from death to love, from excitement at finding more about where Cleopatra could be buried. To more death and danger. Every chapter had you transfixed. As I said I didn't want this book to end and yet it had to so we can again go back to Egypt and have more exciting adventures with Dallas Jones. Totally recommend this brilliantly written book...
Thrilling exciting .Melinda scary and really enjoyed the different aspects of the storyline. It went from death to love, from excitement at finding more about where Cleopatra could be buried. To more death and danger. Every chapter had you transfixed. As I said I didn't want this book to end and yet it had to so we can again go back to Egypt and have more exciting adventures with Dallas Jones. Totally recommend this brilliantly written book...
June 3, 2022
Buried Secrets, my twelfth read from author Kristi Belcamino. Well written & enjoyable, a captivating tale that takes unexpected twists & turns, always keeping the reader engaged and guessing until the book’s end. “I received a free copy of this book back in February of this year and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. I got this book & lost track of it until now. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
April 22, 2021
Clever and imaginative! Great, multi-faceted characters. Very interesting plot. Vivid descriptions. Kept me intrigued from the first page to the last. Simply a GREAT read!
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
May 1, 2021
This book was amazing and different that some of the others I have read by the author. But just as good writing, if not better. It has adventure, and just enough details and history but not overdone like a non-fiction account of an Egyptian dig. Looking for Cleopatras tomb so does encounter characters that keep you engrossed. Can’t wait for the next one!
April 15, 2021
Once again, Kristi Belcamino has done it. Written an exciting adventure with a strong, ethical hard-working heroine in Dallas Jones. She is an archeologist with a desire for all things Cleopatra. This book enthralled me from page 1 and I truly hope for more!!
April 22, 2021
This is an action book that keeps you guessing. It held my interest well. I wanted to finish it to see the outcome and was sad when I did get to the end. I am looking forward to the next book. I definitely want to read the next book in this series.
February 19, 2022
Another book that leaves you hanging
I don't understand how authors can publish a book that isn't complete without warning you about it. It is so frustrating to invest time in a book that has no conclusion. I won't be getting the next book.
I don't understand how authors can publish a book that isn't complete without warning you about it. It is so frustrating to invest time in a book that has no conclusion. I won't be getting the next book.
April 20, 2021
A turn of pace for Ms Belcamino and what a turn of pace it is. Fast paced, edge of seat, page turner. The beginning of a new series guaranteed to knock your socks off. You go girl!
April 22, 2021
I really liked this book! So much fun and such easy reading. The storyline was so interesting and I really liked the characters. Read and enjoy!
April 26, 2021
Totally awesome book. Thank you Kristi. You have created another great character. Can’t wait for her next adventure
April 27, 2021
OMG
Another outstanding start to a new series! I was screaming noooo at the end! Cannot wait for number two to come out
Another outstanding start to a new series! I was screaming noooo at the end! Cannot wait for number two to come out
May 4, 2021
Loved it!
I loved this book! I Can't wait til the next one. No pressure Kristi but sooner rather than later. Thank you!
I loved this book! I Can't wait til the next one. No pressure Kristi but sooner rather than later. Thank you!
May 10, 2021
I was lucky enough to have gotten a ARC copy of this book. I am volunteering to leave this review. Awesome book plenty of action and suspense can not wait for more of this series.
May 14, 2021
Great story
I have enjoyed many of this authors books. I really, really liked this one. Characters and story drew me in. I can't wait for a sequel
I have enjoyed many of this authors books. I really, really liked this one. Characters and story drew me in. I can't wait for a sequel
May 16, 2021
This is a different type of story that the thrillers that Kristi writes. I am looking forward to these character's development and progress of this historical fiction.
January 20, 2022
Good book but standard plot. Bad guys trying to take over a newly discovered tomb.
February 13, 2022
This was a good read from the first page to the last. Well written with strong characters and lots of unexpected twists.
February 20, 2022
A fascinating read
Archeology, love, danger, and mystery all entwined in this fascinating story about the search for Cleopatra's tomb. Well worth rear.
Archeology, love, danger, and mystery all entwined in this fascinating story about the search for Cleopatra's tomb. Well worth rear.
February 21, 2022
Fantastic story with plenty of adventure, twists and turns that keep pages flipping from front to back!
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