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Title: There are better choices in historical fiction
Review: Historical mysteries seem to be a growth industry right now, and in any quickly-expanding field you're going to get some clunkers. Despite a high body count - half a dozen people are dead before the story even gets going - there's no sense of menace or suspense here. Doherty's writing style is breezy, but gives little character insight or feel for ancient Egyptian life. If you must read a historical mystery set in Egypt, I'd recommend the Lord Meren series over this. Even better, try either of the ancient Roman detective series (by Davis and Saylor) for a far better mystery experience.
