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A Curse of Silence

by Lauren Haney

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A vile rumor sweeps across the desert like a swiftly gathering sandstorm: Queen Hatshepsut plans to disband much of her frontier army and transform its fortresses into storehouses. The arrival of Amonked—the Queen's cousin and Storekeeper of Amon—at the city of Buhen convinces an uneasy Lieutenant Bak of the Medjay police that the whisperings that have alarmed the populace are true. Then, a day after Amonked inspects the local garrison and departs, a body is found stabbed in the house where he and his party rested. The slain man was a local prince, beloved by his people, so Bak travels upriver to join the caravan and investigate. Though nothing tangible connects Amonked and his people to the heinous act, Bak's inquiry soon sheds a disturbing light on an inexplicable crime. For the clues suggest that twisted honor and vengeance lie at its root . . . and a shocking secret, protected by murder and silence, that could itself silence the truth—and Bak—for eternity.

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"A realistic sense of place vividly comes alive...Another fine addition to this series." (--Rendezvous)

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"Haney limns her characters in loving detail as she weaves an intriguing tale of murder and human frailty." (--Publishers Weekly)

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"The intrigues and passions of ancient Egypt are beautifully captured...an unforgettable reading experience." (--Romantic Times)

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"Haney's Egyptian police lieutenant is appealing, sympathetic, and totally convincing in a setting drawn with expert skill." (-- Dr. Barbara Mertz)

About the Author

Lauren Haney, a former technical editor in the aerospace and international construction industries, is the author of four ancient Egyptian mysteries featuring Lieutenant Bak: The Right Hand of Amon, A Face Turned Backward, A Vile Justice and A Curse of Silence She lives in Sante Fe, New Mexico, and travels to Egypt at every opportunity.

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ISBN:
9780380812851
Author:
Haney, Lauren
Publisher:
Avon Books
Author:
by Lauren Haney
Location:
New York
Subject:
Murder
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
History
Subject:
Egypt
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - General
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - Police Procedural
Subject:
Mystery fiction
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - Historical
Subject:
Historical fiction
Series Volume:
no. 2000-06
Publication Date:
October 2000
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
6.77x4.19x.84 in. .31 lbs.

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