ARC Review: The Hero She Wants by Anna Hackett

Since leaving the military Shepherd “Shep” Barlow prefers to stay on his Colorado mountain alone and avoid people. But when his former commander arrives he finds himself being asked to take a deadly mission to Central America to rescue the archaeologist daughter of the President of the United States.  After meeting Shep in the previous … More ARC Review: The Hero She Wants by Anna Hackett

Review: Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt’s Ancient Temples from Destruction by Lynne Olson

As someone who has read quite a lot of books on ancient Egypt, I was extremely surprised that I had never heard of Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt before I saw this book. Christiane was a remarkable woman with an extremely rich career. Her extraordinary contributions to Egyptology, the Louvre, and the world are astounding.  “You don’t get … More Review: Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt’s Ancient Temples from Destruction by Lynne Olson

Review: The Ape Who Guards the Balance by Elizabeth Peters

It’s 1907 and Amelia Peabody is participating in the Suffrage movement and preparing for another season in Egypt. While Amelia thinks this season in Egypt will be a boring one, fate decides to change that by bringing back an old enemy, the Master Criminal.  I really enjoyed this adventure in Egypt. When the book starts … More Review: The Ape Who Guards the Balance by Elizabeth Peters

Review: Among Galactic Ruins by Anna Hackett

Astro-archeologist and museum curator Dr. Lexa Carter is headed to the desert planet of Zerzura after discovering a secret map of a lost Earth treasure. While extremely excited to search for the artifact, she isn’t happy about being saddled with a bodyguard.  I really loved this couple. Lexa was a wonderful, smart, strong, and very … More Review: Among Galactic Ruins by Anna Hackett

ARC Review: Fire Maidens: Greece by Anna Lowe

Theo Lazaridis is returning home to satisfy his father’s requirements to claim his inheritance. After meeting Zoe Thomas though his plans quickly change. But their peaceful time together quickly gets threatened.  I have been waiting for Theo’s book for a while now and it didn’t disappoint. Theo was totally smitten with Zoe instantly and I … More ARC Review: Fire Maidens: Greece by Anna Lowe

Review: Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters

Title: Lion in the Valley Author: Elizabeth Peters Series: Amelia Peabody #4 Genre: Historical Mystery Pages: 384 Read: February 23, 2021 The 1895-96 season appears to be a promising one for the Emerson family. They are excavating at the Black Pyramid in Dashoor but the Master Criminal won’t give them a peaceful excavation.  While I … More Review: Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters

Review: The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

Title: The Mummy  Case Author: Elizabeth Peters Series: Amelia Peabody #3 Genre: Historical Mystery Pages: 408 Read: February 6, 2021 Amelia and Radcliffe Emerson are heading back to Egypt for a season of digging at Mazghunah. They have decided to take their son, Rameses, with them this time. While their excavation site isn’t’ very exciting, … More Review: The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

Review: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters

Title: The Curse of the Pharaohs Author: Elizabeth Peters Series: Amelia Peabody #2 Genre: Historical Mystery Pages: 307 Read: January 30, 2021 It has been five years since Amelia and Emerson have excavated in Egypt because of their toddler Ramses. When an old friend of Emerson’s asks him to continue the excavations of her late … More Review: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters