Murder in the Place of Anubis (Lord Meren Mysteries) Review

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(More customer reviews)The first in this series of novels has Lord Meren investigating a murder in the sacred Place of Anubis. For those unfamiliar with Egyptian religion, Anubis was the God of Embalming. Bodies were embalmed, a long and laborious process, before being entombed. Egyptians believed that without the proper spells, amulets, and procedures after death, a soul, or ka would not enter the afterlife.
This being known, it is unthinkable that someone would kill in the Place of Anubis. This person must have been most desperate and bold in order to do so. Meren discovers there is no lack of suspects. The man was disliked by his collegues and his family alike. Suspects are going fast, however, two of them are murdered before the true nature of the crime is discovered. At the heart of these crimes is an unholy greed that could consume Meren and his son Kysen before they discover the truth.

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The Mask of Ra Review

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(More customer reviews)Mr. P.C. Doherty, an accomplished mystery writer, has smoothly transitioned from his previous medieval novels to Ancient Egypt. The reading is easy and the plot line so good that you do not want to put this book down. Just when you think you have figured it out, a new element is deftly woven into the story. What really impressed me about the book, however, is the well researched period and the way the author is able to impart what life was like in Ancient Egypt. A good plot is essential, but without a good believable backdrop to the story, any book will falter. Mr. Doherty makes one believe that you are in the Egypt at 1497 BC. He holds the readers intrest not just with a terrific story, but with a well researched look into life and customs of that period. I would compare this novel favorably with Linda Robinson's "Lord Meren's Mystery" Series. The charcters in this novel are well thought out and developed becoming more that one dimensional. If one is facinated by, or intrested in, Ancient Egypt you will find the book a good read. The story, a tightly woven plot, and a facinating ending are a wonderful bonus. I hope that Mr. Doherty will continue the adventures of Chief Judge Amerotke. I would recommed this book to any mystery fan who enjoys a facinating well thought out story or to any history buff who would like to dream a little about an extraordinary period in Egyptian History.

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