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The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh

par Carolyn Arnold

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In Egypt's Western Desert lies the tomb of an unnamed pharaoh that hides a secret so powerful, it could destroy the world as we know it. Archaeologist and adventurer Matthew Connor has made a career of finding legends the world has all but forgotten. Though there's one in particular that has fascinated him for years--the Emerald Tablets. Myth says that they possess the knowledge of the universe, allowing humankind to traverse Heaven and Earth, and have the power to bestow wealth and wisdom upon whoever possesses them. But if they fall into evil hands, it could cause a global disaster. So when a former colleague stumbles across an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic map that promises to lead to a pharaoh's tomb and the Emerald Tablets, there's no way he's turning down her invitation to join the dig. He only has one stipulation: his best friends Robyn Garcia and Cal Myers come with him. The road ahead isn't going to be an easy one, and their shared dream of recovering the Emerald Tablets is being crushed at every turn. And just when they think it's all over, they learn there are a few clues they have overlooked. But they're no longer the only ones searching for the Tablets. Now, the fate of the world hangs in the balance, and soon they'll find out that when it comes to hunting legends, they can't trust anyone. The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh is an action-packed adventure with a shocking twist that Indiana Jones fans will love. It's light on history and heavy on action, suspense, and intrigue. Buy this international bestselling book today and strap yourself in for an action-packed good time! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bronze Award Winner in Adventure, 2018 Readers' Favorite Award Contest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "[The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh] is one of the most entertaining archaeological thrillers I've had the pleasure of reading. [It's] a polished, well-written, stand-alone novel that Indiana Jones fans will love." -Readers' Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What readers say about The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book is INTENSE!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Adventure, action and suspense comes with every page of the book." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "There was so much intrigue and twists and turns that I didn't want to put the book down." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Arnold does a wonderful job of weaving incredible tales of history and suspense." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The story line [is] brilliant descriptive writing brings the ancient world of Egypt to life." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An action-packed, edge-of-your-seat, treasure-hunting mystery." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Arnold makes you feel the heat of the desert sun as well as the chill of an underground tomb." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book has it all... action, adventure, Egyptian mysteries, romance, betrayal, death and treasure hunting!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It's an easy 5/5 from me, definitely even higher if my scale went that high." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A gripping story full of twists and turns."… (plus d'informations)
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Welcome to Egypt! A traveler's dream and an archaeologist's playground; where the sand is hot and the sun is brutal. Over the years the mysteries of the sands have been discovered, but how could one map where every single secret lies? In this realistic fiction novel, author Carolyn Arnold gives hope that not all knowledge has been found.

Matthew is a world renowned treasure hunter who wishes to leave his mark on the world.

". . .legacies came in many forms, and they weren't always flesh and blood."

It's Matthew's tenacity that garners a phone call from Alexandria (Alex) Leonard; an archaeologist with a passion for Egyptology, on the brink of a major discovery that could rewrite history and have an everlasting impact on the world. Matthew isn't a lone wolf: his team consists of his best friends. Robyn; a curator at the Royal Ontario Museum (emphasis on the enthusiasm for Egyptian history) and Cal a renowned photographer. With little information the three musketeers pack it up for a month and head out to help Alex and her team.

Originally thought to be aqueducts diverting water from tombs, imagine the shock when that tunnel yields a cartouche referencing one of the sons of Khufu. Everyone is there for a different reason; Alex is there for fame- to make history. Matthew is there with the enticing reference to the Emerald Tablets (ancient tablets containing knowledge that can effect the future). Robyn is there because Egypt is on her bucket list. Cal is there for his absolute love of adventure. And the Egyptian director of antiquities has been invited for obvious reasons. Even though everyone is here for different reasons, they are solidified on being professionals on the dig site.

Once in the tunnel, our group meanders, each at their own pace. Rada, the director of antiquities pauses at the cartouche. Astonishment doesn't last long as the ground starts to shake, and an enormous "CRACK" is heard throughout the tunnel. Robyn, Cal, Alex, Matthew, and Jasper are separated from Rada, and the group decides to follow the map on the cartouche into unexplored territory.

Our group of five continues on a tumultuous, Indiana-style adventure. Each part of the adventure has breathtaking moments as well as sighs of relief. As they continue through the only path available, it seems there is more to this dig site than was originally thought. Untouched rooms filled with priceless treasures linked to the past, and of course, hints towards an even larger treasure.

Radio contact is finally made, and the group is rescued from underground. Like true adventurers, they cannot wait to get back underground to start cataloging everything they found. However, Robyn, Matthew, and Cal are on borrowed time, and must return to the states. It isn't until the cops, and Reda show up at the airport, accusing the three of stealing from Egypt, that they realize they won't be going home anytime soon.

"The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh" is the second book of the Matthew Connor series by Carolyn Arnold. I'll be honest, I have not read the first book, "City of Gold", but I felt as though a few inside jokes are lost on the reader because of NOT reading the first book.

In this review, I detailed the main outline of the story. What I did not include is what annoyed me the most about the book. I felt the story was MORE concentrated on a man's (Matthew) indecisiveness to which woman he wanted a relationship with, causing unnecessary drama that overshadowed what could have been a brilliant plot. I'm not kidding when I say that this indecisiveness was on every other page of this book. At first I did not mind it, but as the book continued, I really wanted to skip over some parts and be more involved with the archaeology standpoint rather than the high school drama.

While I wouldn't completely write "The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh", OR Carolyn Arnold off, I don't believe I will be picking up this book again anytime soon. I am interested, however, in reading "City of Gold" JUST to see if this series can be redeemed. ( )
  mspoet569 | Aug 18, 2018 |
Another exciting adventure with our intrepid explorers who are desperate to find the Emerald tablets. According to legend these tablets hold untold powers and in the wrong hands could lead to world devastation. The story line and brilliant descriptive writing brings the ancient world of Egypt to life. Egypt holds a fascination for the modern world and all the secrets and myths it holds and this is a novel which takes us on that journey to solve one of them.

On previous expeditions our group had to overcome personnel issues and put aside grievances to work together to achieve the overall goal. Their characters and their traits are expertly brought to life and with the past tensions on the previous expeditions, it adds emotions of love, jealousy and greed to the story.

Any reader who enjoys adventure stories which are full of excitement, danger, with a hint of a love triangle, will love this novel. In creating our explorer of ancient antiquities in Matthew Connor she has set a great rival for Indiana Jones. Look out for other novels by this author! ( )
  beckvalleybooks | May 1, 2018 |
It seems books with an Egypt locale have been dropping into my reading list and The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh by Carolyn Arnold is the latest one. I feel I am right there with Alex as she begins her descent…

Secrets surround the Lost Pharaoh’s tomb and she is determined to protect it.

What she found was so much more than she expected and she felt that Matthew Connor, her Indiana Jones, would be the perfect person to have at her side.

Matthew hops on a plane out of Alaska, swings by Toronto, Canada, to pick up his posse, and it’s off to Egypt and another treasure hunting adventure.

I am glad to be back with Matthew, Robyn, who works as the curator at the Royal Ontario Museum, and Cal who is a world class photographer.

We will have some sexual tension and a bit of goo goo eye romance. I’m not sure what’s what and I don’t think they do either, so it should be interesting. Matthew is a bit of a dufus. Can’t see what’s right in front of him. Oh well, I think we will have plenty of time, even if it’s in future books, for him to wake up.

Underground…oh man…I can handle larger spaces for a short period of time with easy exits, but being lowered into a welllike hole, a cavein, rolling down the river with tons of earth your sky, entombed snakes (yep, we have to have snakes)…They are hanging on, tamping down their fear. Could I? NOPE!!!!

When they went to the airport, I thought, hmmm…something has got to happen…and it did.

The twists and turns, action and adventure, mystery and suspense, kept me on my toes. I thought this would happen, then it didn’t. I thought that would happen, then it didn’t. Carolyn Arnold does a good job of leading me down a familiar path, then jerking the rug out from under me. Think it’s over, oh no, not by a long shot.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of City of Gold by Carolyn Arnold.

See more at http://www.fundinmental.com ( )
  sherry69 | Apr 19, 2018 |
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In Egypt's Western Desert lies the tomb of an unnamed pharaoh that hides a secret so powerful, it could destroy the world as we know it. Archaeologist and adventurer Matthew Connor has made a career of finding legends the world has all but forgotten. Though there's one in particular that has fascinated him for years--the Emerald Tablets. Myth says that they possess the knowledge of the universe, allowing humankind to traverse Heaven and Earth, and have the power to bestow wealth and wisdom upon whoever possesses them. But if they fall into evil hands, it could cause a global disaster. So when a former colleague stumbles across an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic map that promises to lead to a pharaoh's tomb and the Emerald Tablets, there's no way he's turning down her invitation to join the dig. He only has one stipulation: his best friends Robyn Garcia and Cal Myers come with him. The road ahead isn't going to be an easy one, and their shared dream of recovering the Emerald Tablets is being crushed at every turn. And just when they think it's all over, they learn there are a few clues they have overlooked. But they're no longer the only ones searching for the Tablets. Now, the fate of the world hangs in the balance, and soon they'll find out that when it comes to hunting legends, they can't trust anyone. The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh is an action-packed adventure with a shocking twist that Indiana Jones fans will love. It's light on history and heavy on action, suspense, and intrigue. Buy this international bestselling book today and strap yourself in for an action-packed good time! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bronze Award Winner in Adventure, 2018 Readers' Favorite Award Contest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "[The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh] is one of the most entertaining archaeological thrillers I've had the pleasure of reading. [It's] a polished, well-written, stand-alone novel that Indiana Jones fans will love." -Readers' Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What readers say about The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book is INTENSE!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Adventure, action and suspense comes with every page of the book." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "There was so much intrigue and twists and turns that I didn't want to put the book down." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Arnold does a wonderful job of weaving incredible tales of history and suspense." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The story line [is] brilliant descriptive writing brings the ancient world of Egypt to life." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An action-packed, edge-of-your-seat, treasure-hunting mystery." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Arnold makes you feel the heat of the desert sun as well as the chill of an underground tomb." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book has it all... action, adventure, Egyptian mysteries, romance, betrayal, death and treasure hunting!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It's an easy 5/5 from me, definitely even higher if my scale went that high." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A gripping story full of twists and turns."

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