The Anubis Slayings
The Anubis Slayings by P. C. Doherty is a historical mystery published by Berkley Prime Crime in 2002. This reissue, comprising 304 pages, is presented in English and delves into a gripping narrative set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Hatshepsut, the pharaoh-queen. The story unfolds as she engages in delicate peace negotiations with the Mitanni tribe, only to be disrupted by a sacrilegious theft and a murder at the sacred temple of Anubis, the jackal-god of the dead.
Readers will follow Amerotke, the judge and chief advisor to Hatshepsut, as he investigates this ominous case amidst a backdrop of rising tensions and mysterious killings. Each victim is found without a mark, leading to rumors that the slayer may be the wrathful god Anubis himself. This edition invites readers to explore themes of mystery and the supernatural within a historical context, as Amerotke races against time to uncover the truth before he becomes the next target.
Official synopsis Publisher
Just as Hatshepsut, Egypt’s pharaoh-queen, begins delicate peace negotiations with her humbled enemy, the Mitanni tribe, a sacrilegious theft–and a murder–violate the sacred temple of Anubis, the jackal-god of the dead. Now the judge and chief advisor to the pharaoh-queen, Amerotke, must get to the bottom of this ominous case before he himself falls victim. But after a slew of killings, each without a single mark on the victim, rumor spreads that the slayer may have been the angered god Anubis. And the God of the Dead leaves no survivors.-p.4 of cover.
FAQ
What is “The Anubis Slayings” about?
Who is the author of “The Anubis Slayings”?
When was “The Anubis Slayings” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Anubis Slayings”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
