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Jaynre Tromp, the Author of “The Scorpion Thief” has written a unique, intense, and captivating novel. The genres for this novel are: Historical Fiction Fantasy, Mythology, Heist Thrillers, Political Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Adventure,and Fiction. This is a part of a series, but can be read alone. In this unusual novel, the author vividly describes museum locations, important artifacts, and complex, complicated and flawed characters. Noura Marquette works in museums, putting pieces of archeological importance from history and the past. One day in Cairo, she sees her estranged sister Estelle. The Marquette family is dysfunctional at best, and have opposing political convictions, and believes in Mythological curses. Noura seems like the “good ” sister, and Estelle is chaotic and appears to be the “evil” sister. The artifacts have to be protected, and both Noura and Estelle have different believes and reasons for wanting them. The museums mentioned are in Cairo, and New Orleans. The politicians at the time in Washington are also very interested in these artifacts.
There are betrayals, secrets, political agendas, kidnappings, threats, thefts, dangers, voodoo, curses, and murders. Most of the characters are suspect, and there are major twists and turns. There is a deadly game of cat and mouse, and lots of adventure. I was shocked at the identity of the characters. I highly recommend this thought-provoking novel.
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